OMAHA, Neb. -- Creighton point guard Ryan Nembhard has been named BIG EAST Freshman of the Week for the fifth time this season.
Nembhard had 18 points, six assists, three steals and two rebounds in an 80-73 defeat at #17 Xavier on Saturday. Nembhard's eight field goals were a season-best while his three steals matched his personal high.
The Aurora, Ontario, Canada product was previously honored on Nov. 15, Nov. 22, Nov. 29 and Dec. 20, while the rest of the league's freshmen have combined to win four total accolades.
Nembhard logged 36 minutes on Saturday, upping his season average to 35.