by AMHERST, N.Y. – Redshirt senior forward Justin Hemphill (Buffalo, N.Y.) was tabbed the East Coast Conference Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday afternoon.
Hemphill is the first member of the Wildcats to earn a weekly award this season and first member of the Wildcats to take home any weekly honor since Dylan Fasoyiro was also tabbed player of the week back on Feb. 20 of last season.
In Daemen’s lone game of the week, Hemphill posted a double-double for the first time this season, leading all players with 17 points on 6-of-12 shooting from the field. The Daemen forward added 13 rebounds – nine defensive boards – with three assists and two blocks in the ‘Cats 70-57 win over Charleston. Hemphill is the first member of the Blue and White to notch a double-double since Joey Atkins totaled 14 points and 11 rebounds at Staten Island (March 9, 2024).
