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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January 16, 2024
DI Men's Basketball Player of the Week
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Andrija Bukumirovic, Eastern Florida State
Fr. | F
Sjonica, Serbia
- Averaged 18.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 0.5 steals and 0.5 blocks in two games
- Shot 73.7 percent (14-of-19) from the field and 70.0 percent (7-of-10) from the line; also hit two of his four three-point attempts
- Led Eastern Florida State to wins over Indian River State and No. 2 Daytona State with two efficient performances
- Hit 4-of-5 shots, scoring 13 points vs. Indian River State; was 10-of-14 from the field en route to a 24-point, 8-rebound effort vs. Daytona State
Other nominees: Reis Jones, Florida SouthWestern; Tajuan Simpkins, Northwest Florida State
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DII Men's Basketball Player of the Week
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Amayoa'ah Phillips, Florida Gateway
So. | G
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
- Averaged 25.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.0 steals in two games
- Shot 71.4 percent (20-of-28) from the field, 85.7 percent (6-of-7) from three and 100.0 percent (4-of-4) from the free throw line
- Helped the Timberwolves to a 2-0 week, defeating Palm Beach State and Pasco-Hernando State
- Against Palm Beach State, he hit 14-of-17 shots from the field, en route to tallying 34 points
Other nominees: Jaiden Wynn, Palm Beach State; Devontre Chaney, Palm Beach State; Tarence Guinyard, Florida State College at Jacksonville
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Women's Basketball Player of the Week
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Masiel Reyes, Hillsborough
Fr. | G
Tampa, Fla.
- Averaged 28.5 points, 12.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 4.5 steals in two games
- Shot 38.3 percent (18-of-47) from the field and 72.7 percent (16-of-22) from the line
- Led Hillsborough to a 2-0 week
- Her 31-point, 16-rebound double-double (and nine steals) led the Hawks past Santa Fe; followed that with 26 points in a win vs. Indian River State
Other nominees: Amelia Hassett, Eastern Florida State; Alieghya Bartholomew, Gulf Coast State; Mekhia Chase, Northwest Florida State; Tahnyjia Purifoy, Chipola
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