Men's Basketball Big12Sports.com

Double-Doubles Lead To Awards For Motley, Allen

Two players that averaged double-doubles - Johnathan Motley (Baylor) and Jarrett Allen (Texas) are the latest recipients of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Player and Newcomer of the Week. Motley is honored for the third time this season, while Allen garners the newcomer award for the second consecutive week.

PHILLIPS 66 BIG 12 PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Johnathan Motley, Baylor, F, Jr., Houston, Texas

  • Averaged 23.5 points and 14.0 rebounds while leading the Bears to wins versus Texas and at TCU.
  • Had 32 points and 20 rebounds against UT, the fourth 30-point, 20-rebound game in Big 12 play in league history.
  • Matched the Baylor record for rebounds in a Big 12 game and has five double-doubles in the last eight games.

PHILLIPS 66 BIG 12 NEWCOMER OF THE WEEK
Jarrett Allen, Texas, F, Fr., Round Rock, Texas

  • Recorded a double-double for the week with 19.5 points and 14.5 rebounds for the Longhorns.
  • Converted 16-of-24 (.667) field goals and 7-of-11 (.636) from the free throw line.
  • Set career highs in scoring (22 points), rebounding (19) and field goals made (9) in 34 minutes at Kansas.

2016-17 Phillips 66 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Weekly Awards

 Date   Player of the Week  Newcomer of the Week
 November 16        Frank Mason, Kansas, G, Sr.          Manu Lecomte, Baylor, G, Jr.             
     Jaylen Fisher, TCU, G, Fr.
 November 21  Monte Morris, Iowa State, G, Sr.       Josh Jackson, Kansas, G, Fr.
 November 28  Johnathan Motley, Baylor, F, Jr.  Josh Jackson, Kansas, G, Fr.
 December 5  Manu Lecomte, Baylor, G, Jr.  Anthony Livingston, Texas Tech, F, Sr.
   Jawun Evans, Oklahoma State, G, So.   
 December 12  Frank Mason, Kansas, G, Sr.  Brandon Averette, Oklahoma State, G, Fr.
 December 19  Nazareth Mitrou-Long, Iowa State, G, Sr.  Jo Lual-Acuil Jr., Baylor, F, Jr.
 December 27  Josh Jackson, Kansas, G, Fr.  Desmond Bane, TCU, G, Fr.
 January 3  Landen Lucas, Kansas, C, Sr.  Manu Lecomte, Baylor, G, Jr.
 January 9  Johnathan Motley, Baylor, F, Jr.  Josh Jackson, Kansas, G, Fr.
 January 16  Vladimir Brodziansky, TCU, F, Jr.  Josh Jackson, Kansas, G, Fr.
     Jarrett Allen, Texas, F, Fr.
 January 23  Johnathan Motley, Baylor, F, Jr.  Jarrett Allen, Texas, F, Fr.