Men's Basketball

Kent State's Pippen Named MAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week

MAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week | 1.18.21
Danny Pippen, Kent State, Forward  

Senior, Detroit, Mich.
Pippen led the Flashes to 2-0 this week in wins over Central Michigan and Ohio. After missing a game, Pippen returned to action against Central Michigan and led the Flashes posting his second double-double on the season with a game-high 28 points and 11 rebounds. He also added four assists and three blocks. In the 89-79 victory over Ohio, Pippen secured his fourth game scoring 20+ points in leading KSU with 22 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. Pippen scored 20 of his points in the second half. On the season Pippen is averaging 21 points per game and 8.6 rebounds. He’s scored in double-figures in all eight games and has scored 20+ points in his last three games. 
 

Past Players of the Week
Nov. 30 - Jason Preston, Ohio, Guard
Dec. 7 - Justin Turner, Bowling Green, Guard
Dec. 14 - Danny Pippen, Kent State, Forward
Dec. 21 - Marreon Jackson, Toledo, Guard
Dec. 28 - Loren Cristian Jackson, Akron, Guard
Jan. 4 - Loren Cristian Jackson, Akron, Guard
Jan. 11 – Josh Mballa, Buffalo, Forward