GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – Louisville sophomore guard David Johnson was tabbed the ACC Player of the Week on Monday, while NC State guard Shakeel Moore was named ACC Freshman of the Week.
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 Louisville, Kentucky, Johnson averaged 17.0 ppg, 9.0 rpg and 3.0 apg last week as Louisville scored wins over Pitt and Kentucky. He was 13-of-22 (.591) from the field and 4-of-9 (.444) from 3-point range. Johnson produced his first career double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds Tuesday as the Cardinals won their ACC opener at Pitt. He totaled 17 points, seven rebounds and four assists Saturday against rival Kentucky, connecting on 3-of-4 3-pointers and playing the full 40 minutes. He shared Bluegrass Sports Commission MVP honors with Carlik Jones after the win over UK.
Moore scored a season-best 17 points on 6-of-11 shooting and recorded two steals in NC State’s 79-76 win over North Carolina last Tuesday. It was the first career double-digit scoring performance for the native of Greensboro, North Carolina. Moore entered the game in the first half with the score tied at 15 and recorded the next 10 points for NC State to spark a 10-2 run. The Wolfpack did not trail the rest of the way. He hit 3-of-4 three-pointers in the victory.
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
Dec. 28 – David Johnson, So., G, Louisville
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
Dec. 28 – Shakeel Moore, G, NC State