SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Samford forward Tim Williams has been named the Southern Conference Player of the Week for all games played Feb. 4-10, while his teammate Isaiah Williams earned the CRONS Freshman of the Week Award, the league office announced today (Feb. 11).

PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Tim Williams, Samford, So., F, Chicago, Ill.
Samford’s Tim Williams averaged 23.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 3.0 blocked shots and 2.0 steals in a pair of games last week for the Bulldogs. The sophomore scored 26 points and grabbed seven rebounds in a loss to Davidson last Thursday. Williams followed that performance with a double-double as he posted game highs in points (21) and rebounds (12) in an overtime win against Chattanooga. He shot 74 percent from the floor last week and made 7-of-8 free throw attempts. Williams leads the SoCon and ranks sixth nationally in field goal percentage (.617).

Other nominees: Tommy Spagnolo (Appalachian State), Quinton Marshall (The Citadel), Tyler Kalinoski (Davidson), Ryley Beaumont (Elon), Jelani Hewitt (Georgia Southern), Kayel Locke (UNCG), Gee McGhee (Chattanooga), Trey Sumler (Western Carolina) and Karl Cochran (Wofford).

CRONS Freshman of the Week: Isaiah Williams, Samford, G, Buford, Ga.
Isaiah Williams averaged 14.5 points and 4.5 assists last week for the Bulldogs to earn the league’s Freshman of the Week award for the third time this season. Williams tallied nine points, four assists and three steals against the Wildcats before posting 20 points and five assists in 37 minutes against Chattanooga. Williams was 4-of-5 from 3-point range against the Mocs and now ranks third among all league freshmen with 12.3 points per game. Williams’ 3.5 assists per contest is tops among league freshmen and is fifth overall in the conference.

Other nominees: Ty Toney (Appalachian State), Brian White (The Citadel), Adonis Rwabigwi (Furman), Kyle Doyle (Georgia Southern), Tevon Saddler (UNCG) and Jaylen Allen (Wofford).

SoCon Men’s Basketball Player of the Week
Nov. 12 – Jelani Hewitt, Georgia Southern
Nov. 19 – Stephen Croone, Furman
Nov. 26 – Trey Sumler, Western Carolina
Dec. 3 – Jelani Hewitt, Georgia Southern
Dec. 10 – Tanner Samson, Elon
Dec. 17 – Sebastian Koch, Elon
Dec. 31 – Trey Sumler, Western Carolina
Jan. 7 – Z. Mason, Chattanooga
Jan. 14 – Lee Skinner, Wofford
Jan. 21 – De’Mon Brooks, Davidson
Jan. 28 – Tim Williams, Samford
Feb. 4 – De’Mon Brooks, Davidson
Feb. 11 – Tim Williams, Samford