Following an impressive two-game slate, Texas Longhorns freshman forward Jaxson Hayes has been honored as the Big 12 Co-Newcomer of the Big, the league announced on Monday.
Hayes shares the honor with Iowa State freshman guard Talen Horton-Tucker.
Last Monday, Hayes opened the week with 11 points on 5-of-8 from the field, five rebounds, and three blocks in a 65-55 win over Louisiana Monroe. Hayes followed that effort up on Friday with 12 points on an efficient 4-of-5 from the field, in addition to seven rebounds and one block in just 16 minutes.