Tre Carroll Awarded USBWA National Player of the Week Honors
The United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) has recognized Tre Carroll, a graduate student at Xavier University, as a national Division I Player of the Week. This announcement coincides with the Oscar Robertson Trophy recognition. The USBWA has recently expanded its weekly honors to feature five standout players each week.
Tre Carroll’s Outstanding Performance
Carroll’s exceptional week included an average of 25.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in triumphs against Saint Francis on December 1 and Cincinnati on December 5. He demonstrated remarkable efficiency, shooting 60.5 percent from the field, connecting on 23 of 38 attempts.
In the notable victory over Cincinnati, Carroll achieved a collegiate career-high of 30 points, complemented by seven rebounds. This win marked Xavier’s sixth victory in their last seven encounters with their crosstown rival.
Ranking and Statistics
- Leads Xavier University in scoring with an average of 17.3 points per game.
- Ranks fifth in the BIG EAST Conference for scoring.
- Holds the sixth position in the BIG EAST for field goal percentage at 48.6%.
Xavier University holds a record of 7-3 and is currently on a four-game winning streak as they prepare for their final non-conference game of the season. They will compete against Missouri State on Friday, December 8, at 7 p.m. Following this, they will begin BIG EAST play against Creighton on December 17 at the Cintas Center.
