Kentucky’s Justin Edwards has been named Southeastern Conference Co-Freshman of the Week.
Edwards is the fifth different UK player to win the award this season.
Last week, Edwards averaged 18.5 points per game and shot 92.9% from the field in games against LSU and Alabama. He exploded for a career-high 28 points in the win over the Crimson Tide.
Here are more details from UK Athletics:
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky men’s basketball freshman guard Justin Edwards was named the Southeastern Conference’s Co-Freshman of the Week, it was announced on Monday. He is the fifth different Wildcat to earn the honor this season.