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Yanick Named American Player Of The Week

Postby DanFreibergerForHeisman » Mon Dec 22, 2014 1:26 pm

The American Conference gave the player of the week award to Yanick Moriera this week!

Nic Moore also made the weekly honor roll.

http://theamerican.org/news/2014/12/22/MBB_1222140900.aspx

AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Yanick Moreira • Sr. • C • SMU
Moreira helped SMU to two wins last week as the Mustangs defeated Illinois-Chicago, 67-46, before knocking off Michigan, 62-51, on the road. He averaged 15.0 points and 6.5 rebounds in the two games and shot 68.8 percent from the field (11 of 16). Moreira scored 15 of his game-high 19 points against Michigan in the second half, leading the Mustangs to their sixth straight win and their first road victory of the season. Moreira has averaged 12.9 points and 6.6 rebounds this season and ranks second in the American Athletic Conference in field goal percentage (.633).

WEEKLY HONOR ROLL
Nic Moore • Jr. • G • SMU
Averaged 16.5 points, 3.0 assists and 3.0 rebounds in a 2-0 week.
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Re: Yanick Named American Player Of The Week

Postby LA_Mustang » Mon Dec 22, 2014 1:40 pm

Well-deserved.
SMU-12 NCAA appearances, 1 Final Four
2014-15 & 2016-17 AAC Men's Basketball Champs

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Re: Yanick Named American Player Of The Week

Postby ojaipony » Mon Dec 22, 2014 2:15 pm

Nice. Congrats! I'm a big fan of the young man.
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Re: Yanick Named American Player Of The Week

Postby Nacho » Mon Dec 22, 2014 2:25 pm

excellent.
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Re: Yanick Named American Player Of The Week

Postby 1983 Cotton Bowl » Mon Dec 22, 2014 2:30 pm

Yanick is one of my favs on this team. Hope to see him and MK on the floor at the same time soon!
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Re: Yanick Named American Player Of The Week

Postby Stallion » Mon Dec 22, 2014 2:31 pm

looking for consistency now
"With a quarter of a tank of gas, we can get everything we need right here in DFW." -SMU Head Coach Chad Morris

When momentum starts rolling downhill in recruiting-WATCH OUT.
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Re: Yanick Named American Player Of The Week

Postby The Falcon » Mon Dec 22, 2014 3:19 pm

Yanick is really starting to feel comfortable with this team and he is improving
with every game. He needs to work on his rebounding to round out his game.
He is playing very good defense, working for position, and scoring. He is also
an excellent shot blocker.
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