GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – Syracuse sophomore forward Quincy Guerrier was named the ACC Player of the Week on Monday, and Duke guard DJ Steward claimed ACC Freshman of the Week honors.
ACC men’s basketball weekly honors are determined by a vote of a 15-member media panel and announced on Mondays throughout the regular season.
A native of Montreal, Quebec, Guerrier recorded a pair of double-doubles as the Orange topped Northeastern and Buffalo to improve to 6-1 on the season. He averaged 22.5 ppg and 13.5 rpg in the victories. He posted 18 points and a career-high 16 rebounds Wednesday against Northeastern. In Syracuse’s comeback win Saturday against Buffalo, Guerrier racked up a career-high 27 points as well as 11 rebounds. Guerrier owns an ACC-best four double-doubles this season and joins Pitt’s Justin Champagnie as the lone ACC players currently averaging a double-double. Guerrier is averaging 18.0 ppg (fourth in the ACC) and 10.0 rpg (second in the ACC).
Steward scored 16 points and pulled down five rebounds in Duke’s 75-65 triumph Wednesday at Notre Dame. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Steward hit 6-of-11 from the field, including 3-of-4 from 3-point range in 29 minutes. He also had an assist and two steals. In consecutive games versus Illinois and Notre Dame, Steward has hit 11-of-20 from the field, including 6-of-10 from three-point range.
2020-21 ACC Player of the Week Honors
Nov. 30 – Keve Aluma, Jr., F, Virginia Tech
Dec. 7 – Moses Wright, Sr., F, Georgia Tech
Dec. 14 – Justin Champagnie, So., F, Pitt
Dec. 21 – Quincy Guerrier, So., F, Syracuse
2020-21 ACC Freshman of the Week Honors
Nov. 30 – Jalen Johnson, F, Duke
Dec. 7 – Dre Davis, F, Louisville
Dec. 14 – Scottie Barnes, G, Florida State
Dec. 21 – DJ Steward, G, Duke