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THE SHOTGUN THROWDOWN: Taz Sherman named Big 12 Player of the Week

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PLAYER OF THE WEEK

For the second time this season, West Virginia guard Taz Sherman has been named the Big 12 Player of the Week. Sherman led WVU to wins over #15 Connecticut and Kent State this past week, with 23 points and three assists against the Huskies and 27 points and three assists against the Golden Flashes.

Taz has stepped up as the Mountaineers’ leader offensively this year. He is averaging 21.8 points and 3.