Boston University junior Chaz Carr and Stony Brook freshman Mike Popoko were named America East Player and Rookie of the Week, respectively on Monday (February 16).
Carr (Manchester, Conn./Manchester) scored a game-high 25 points and added four assists, three rebounds and three steals in the Terriers’ 80-70 win at Vermont Sunday. He was 9-of-15 from the floor, including 4-of-8 behind the arc. The 6-0 guard also had a game-high 13 points in the 71-59 win over UMBC Thursday.
Popoko (Baltimore, Md./The McDonogh School) led the Seawolves in both points (15) and rebounds (seven) and added three assists and three steals in the Seawolves’ 70-62 win over Hartford Saturday. The 6-5 forward also scored six points and added eight rebounds in a 67-60 loss to then conference leader Vermont Wednesday.