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Tyler Herro Named Wayman Tisdale Freshman of the Week

Kentucky’s Tyler Herro has been named Wayman Tisdale National Freshman of the Week by the U.S. Basketball Writers of America following his big performance against Louisville.

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ST LOUIS – Following a career day, the awards continue to roll in for Kentucky freshman guard Tyler Herro, who was named the U.S. Basketball Writers of America’s Wayman Tisdale National Freshman of the Week on Wednesday.

The honor is the first of the season for any UK player and any player from the Southeastern Conference. It is the first for a UK player since Kevin Knox claimed the honor on Jan.