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UM's Tonye Jekiri earns ACC Player of the Week honors

First it was the signing of two top-notch prospects. That was followed by three straight victories to win the Puerto Rico Tip-Off. Then came the highest November ranking in the AP Top 25 and now, the Hurricanes have more good news to add to an already memorable week.

Center Tonye Jekiri, who averaged 13.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 blocks in three games in San Juan, was named the ACC Player of the Week Monday, the league announced.

Jekiri, a 7-foot center who was also named to the Puerto Rico Tip-Off All-Tournament team had an especially impressive performance in Miami’s win over then No.