NEW YORK – Marquette guard Markus Howard has been named BIG EAST Player of the Week after averaging 33.5 points in a 1-1 week. Howard extends his career record for Player of the Week honors to 13. St. John’s Julian Champagnie has been selected BIG EAST Freshman of the Week after averaging 11.5 points and 5.5 rebounds also in a 1-1 week.
BIG EAST Player of the Week
Markus Howard, Marquette, G, Sr. – Howard posted a pair of 30-point games in a 1-1 week. The senior began with a 30-point effort in a 93-72 victory against Georgetown.