Spartans’ Nick Ward earns Player of the Week award; Iowa’s Luka Garza named Freshman of the Week
Player of the Week
Nick Ward, Michigan State
F – So. – 6-8 – Gahanna, Ohio – Lincoln
Averaged 21.5 points, 12.5 rebounds in 20.5 minutes per game and went 16-of-17 (.941) from the field in two wins last week
Tied his season high in points (22) and rebounds (15) in a 111-61 win vs. Cleveland State
Went a perfect 9-of-9 from the floor en route to 21 points in a 108-52 win vs. Savannah State
Notched two double-doubles to bring his season total to four
Earns his second career Big Ten Player of the Week honor (also earned four Big Ten Freshman of the Week awards during the 2016-17 season)
Last Michigan State Player of the Week: Miles Bridges (Dec. 26, 2017)
Freshman of the Week
Luka Garza, Iowa
F – 6-11 – Washington, D.C. – Maret
Recorded career highs in points (25), blocked shots (5) and 3-pointers made (3) in Iowa’s 98-75 win vs. Northern Illinois
Went a perfect 8-of-8 from the field and 6-of-8 from the foul line
Set new career highs in just 16 minutes of action
Led Iowa to its fifth consecutive victory
Earns his first career Big Ten Freshman of the Week honor
Last Iowa Freshman of the Week: Jordan Bohannon (March 6, 2017)