Weems named Old Trapper Mountain West Player of the Week

RENO, Nev. - After scoring a career-high 33 points to lead Nevada to a thrilling overtime win over Saint Mary's,

Vaughn Weems was named the Old Trapper Mountain West Player of the Week as announced on Monday morning.

Weems helped the Pack open the campaign with victories over Robert Morris (86-49) and Saint Mary's (96-95 OT).

Weems averaged 23 points and 4.5 rebounds per game, while shooting 51.5 percent from the field. He also contributed 2.0 assists, 2.5 steals and 0.5 blocks across both games.

The senior guard opened the season with 13 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals in Nevada's 86-49 victory over the Colonials. He followed that performance with a career-high 33-point…