DURHAM, N.C. – Duke sophomore Tre Jones was named the ACC Co-Player of the Week and freshman Vernon Carey Jr., was named the ACC Freshman of the Week after leading the Blue Devils to road victories over No. 11 Michigan State and Virginia Tech last week.
Jones played all but four minutes on the week, averaging 17.5 points and 8.0 assists, as Duke became the ACC's first team to win consecutive road games this season. The Apple Valley, Minn., native posted his second double-double in the win at Michigan State, scoring 20 points and matching his career high with 12 assists and three steals, while holding MSU's Cassius Winston to 4-of-14 shooting from the field.