Region 8 Player of the Week Awards: January 9, 2024

Region 8 and the FCSAA would like to congratulate all student-athletes who are recognized as part of our Player of the Week Awards. Weekly honorees are automatically submitted for NJCAA Player of the Week consideration on behalf of Region 8 and the FCSAA.


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DI Men's Basketball Player of the Week

Dezdrick Lindsay

Dezdrick Lindsay, Florida SouthWestern
So. | F
Louisville, Ky.

  • Averaged 23.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.0 steal and 0.5 blocks in two games
  • Shot 53.1 percent (17-of-32) from the field, 54.5 percent (6-of-11) from three and hit all seven free throw attempts
  • Led the Bucs to a pair of wins, including an 82-78 triumph at #19 Eastern Florida State
  • Started the week with a 14-point, 11-rebound double-double vs. Albany Tech then scored a career-high 33 points and added 10 rebounds in the win vs. Eastern Florida State

Other nominees: Dominic Gooden, Hillsborough; Josue Grullon, Daytona State; Owen Aquino, Eastern Florida State; Tajuan Simpkins, Northwest Florida State


DII Men's Basketball Player of the Week

Eduardo Diaz

Eduardo Diaz, Palm Beach State
So. | G
Royal Palm Beach, Fla.

  • Averaged 20.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.3 steals in three games
  • Shot 58.6 percent (17-of-29) from the field, 70.0 percent (14-of-20) from three and 80.0 percent (12-of-15) from the free throw line
  • Led the Panthers to a 3-0 week, including a win against DI Polk State, in which he tallied 20 points
  • Had 23 points and six assists vs. Wayne County

Other nominees: None


Women's Basketball Player of the Week

Amelia Hassett

Amelia Hassett, Eastern Florida State
So. | F
Albury, NSW, Australia

  • Averaged 18.5 points, 12.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.5 blocks in two games
  • Shot 51.5 percent (17-of-33) from the field
  • Recorded a double-double in each game, giving her nine straight and 11 overall on the season
  • Included was a 19-point, 14-rebound effort vs. Florida SouthWestern

Other nominees: Kiana Wilson, Florida SouthWestern; Kendal Moxey, Daytona State; Maisel Reyes, Hillsborough