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Creighton's Maurice Watson Jr. wins BIG EAST Player of the Week

Aiding his team to a win over the fifth-ranked team in the country as well as picking up a road win, the Bluejays point guard has been awarded BIG EAST Player of the Week honors.

Creighton Bluejays point guard Maurice Watson Jr. is your BIG EAST Player of the Week.

Congrats to Maurice Watson Jr. on earning #BIGEASThoops Player of the Week honors for the 2nd time this season pic.twitter.com/ZWgvm3PASu

— BIG EAST Conference (@BIGEAST) February 15, 2016

The Philadelphia, Pennsylvania native exploded for two big performances this past week that proved pivotal for his team's successes.