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

Creighton Bluejays point guard Maurice Watson Jr. has been announced as the BIG EAST Player of the Week.

Congratulations to @BluejayMBB point guard Maurice Watson Jr. on being named #BIGEASThoops Player of the Week pic.twitter.com/3l2A7JtXlL

— BIG EAST MBB (@BIGEASTMBB) January 11, 2016

The former Boston University Terrier shined in both Bluejay victories over the Georgetown Hoyas and Seton Hall Pirates this past week. Watson, a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania dropped 27 against the Hoyas with seven rebounds, four assists and a steal while shooting 9-for-13 from the field and 7-for-9 from the free throw line.