NEW YORK – Georgetown guard Jayden Epps has been named BIG EAST Player of the Week and Connecticut forward Liam McNeeley has been tabbed BIG EAST Freshman of the Week. Epps led the Hoyas to a win at Syracuse while McNeeley was the prime reason for UConn’s 77-71 victory against No. 8 Gonzaga. It is McNeeley’s second straight Freshman honor.
 
BIG EAST Player of the Week
Jayden Epps, Georgetown, G, Jr.
Epps sparked Georgetown’s 75-71 win at Syracuse with a season-high 27 points, on 11-of-15 shooting from the field and 4-of-6 from 3-point range. He also dished four assists. Epps’ late basket gave the Hoyas a 70-69 lead they would not relinquish.
 
BIG EAST Freshman of the Week
Liam McNeeley, UConn, F, Fr.
McNeeley takes Freshman honors for the second straight week and third time this season. In a 77-71 win over Gonzaga, he posted a game-high 26 points, eight rebounds and four assists without committing a turnover. He became the fourth Husky since 1996-97 to score 25+ points without a turnover against a ranked foe.
 
BIG EAST Honor Roll
Jacob Meyer, DePaul, G, So. – Averaged 17.5 points and 4.5 boards in a 1-1 week. In a win over Wichita State (91-72), scored a season-high 23 points.
 
Bryce Hopkins, Providence, F-G, Sr. – Scored 19 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and had three assists in an OT win at DePaul (70-63) in his only game of the week. 
 
Zuby Ejiofor, St. John’s, F, Jr. – Had 22 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks in a win over Bryant (99-77). Shot 7-of-10 from the floor.
 
Eric Dixon, Villanova,  F, Gr. – Netted 27 points and dished three assists in a win against Fairleigh Dickinson (86-72). Made 9-of-13 from the field.

Zach Freemantle, Xavier, F, Sr. – Averaged 22.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists in a 1-1 week. Had 18 points, seven boards, four assists and three steals in a loss at No. 22 Cincinnati (68-65).