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01-19-2009, 10:36 PM
01/19/2009 | http://cache.secsports.com//image_lib/bkc_uky_jodie_meeks_122008_164w.jpg http://www.secsports.com/image_lib/pixel.gif Pictured: Kentucky G Jodie Meeks (AP Photo) SEC PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Jodie Meeks
Kentucky
6-4 • 208 • Jr. • Norcross, Ga.
Kentucky's Jodie Meeks a 6-foot-4, 208-pound junior from Norcross, Ga., was named the SEC Player of the Week after averaging 38.0 points on 60.5 percent (23-of-38) shooting from the field and 56.5 percent (13-of-23) shooting from three-point range in wins at Tennessee and Georgia. He scored a school record 54 points in the Wildcats' win over Tennessee Jan. 13. Since 1971, only one SEC player (LSU's Chris Jackson had 55 against Ole Miss in 1989) has scored more in a game. Meeks also set a school record with 10 three-pointers, a figure that is tied for second-most in SEC history. He followed that up with a 22-point performance against the Bulldogs.
Meeks' Season Stats
PPG RPG APG BPG SPG
25.7 3.7 1.8 0.1 1.5
SEC FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Terrico White
Ole Miss
G • 6-5 • 211 • Fr. • Memphis, Tenn.
Ole Miss' Terrico White, a 6-foot-5, 211-pound guard from Memphis, Tenn., was named SEC Freshman of the Week after he averaged 20.0 points and 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in games against Arkansas and LSU. He posted back-to-back career scoring efforts with 18 points against Arkansas and then 22 points against LSU. Against the Razorback, he made 6-of-12 field goal attempts, including 3-of-6 from three-point range while also dishing out three assists.
White's Season Stats
PPG RPG APG BPG SPG
9.2 2.9 1.7 0.0 0.8
Jodie Meeks
Kentucky
6-4 • 208 • Jr. • Norcross, Ga.
Kentucky's Jodie Meeks a 6-foot-4, 208-pound junior from Norcross, Ga., was named the SEC Player of the Week after averaging 38.0 points on 60.5 percent (23-of-38) shooting from the field and 56.5 percent (13-of-23) shooting from three-point range in wins at Tennessee and Georgia. He scored a school record 54 points in the Wildcats' win over Tennessee Jan. 13. Since 1971, only one SEC player (LSU's Chris Jackson had 55 against Ole Miss in 1989) has scored more in a game. Meeks also set a school record with 10 three-pointers, a figure that is tied for second-most in SEC history. He followed that up with a 22-point performance against the Bulldogs.
Meeks' Season Stats
PPG RPG APG BPG SPG
25.7 3.7 1.8 0.1 1.5
SEC FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Terrico White
Ole Miss
G • 6-5 • 211 • Fr. • Memphis, Tenn.
Ole Miss' Terrico White, a 6-foot-5, 211-pound guard from Memphis, Tenn., was named SEC Freshman of the Week after he averaged 20.0 points and 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in games against Arkansas and LSU. He posted back-to-back career scoring efforts with 18 points against Arkansas and then 22 points against LSU. Against the Razorback, he made 6-of-12 field goal attempts, including 3-of-6 from three-point range while also dishing out three assists.
White's Season Stats
PPG RPG APG BPG SPG
9.2 2.9 1.7 0.0 0.8