For the second time this season, the Colorado Buffaloes stable of young guards have brought home the honor of Pac-12 Freshman of the Week. After K.J. Simpson won in November, Julian Hammond III was recognized for his stellar performances against Washington State and Washington this past week.
The Denver native shined brightest in Colorado’s dominant win over Washington, as he scored a career-high 14 points in just 12 minutes of play. He shot 4/4 from beyond the arc and was a key contributor on the defensive end. This follows another standout game against Washington State. While he scored just 2 points in that win, he had 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals, all in 14 minutes on the court.