James Anderson and Matt Pilgrim (Oklahoma State) have been chosen as the Phillips 66 Big 12 Player and Rookie of the Week, respectively, for games of Feb. 22-28 in voting by a panel of media covering the Conference.  Anderson wins his third player honor of 2009-10, while Pilgrim is picked as top rookie for the first time.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK
James Anderson, Oklahoma State, Jr., G, 6-6, 205, Junction City, Ark./Junction City
Anderson averaged 20.5 points and seven rebounds in two games last week, including a victory over top-ranked Kansas. Despite foul trouble, he also scored 14 points in a loss at Texas while grabbing six boards. Against No. 1 KU, the 6-6 guard scored 27 points and grabbed eight rebounds, shooting 47.4 percent (9-of-19), including 4-of-6 from beyond the three-point arc. Anderson also made 5-of-6 free throws and tallied three assists, two steals and two blocked shots.

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Matt Pilgrim, Oklahoma State, Jr., F, 6-8, 235, Cincinnati, Ohio/Hampton
Pilgrim scored 18 points and grabbed six rebounds in the victory over Kansas, connecting on 8-of-8 field goals and both of his free-throw attempts. He also had a block and a steal in 23 minutes against the Jayhawks. Pilgrim did not play against Texas, but in the last seven games, he is 36 of 42 (85.7%) from the floor.

2009-10 Phillips 66 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Weekly Awards