Weekly Awards
PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Luke Harangody, Notre Dame
The All-Solid Gold performer had a pair of 30+ point, 10+ rebound performances in Big East wins. He scored 31 points and pulled down 11 boards in a win over Georgetown; Harangody made 11-of-19 from the field and all nine of his free throw tries. In a victory over Seton Hall, he finished with 30 points and 16 rebounds, hitting 14-of-16 from the foul line. Harangody came through in the second half after struggling from the field earlier in the contest. The Irish have now won 45 straight home games.
COACH OF THE WEEK: Dino Gaudio, Wake Forest
The Demon Deacons started the season barely in the top 25. Now Wake Forest is for real, going to 14-0 for its best start since 1980-81 following a great win over North Carolina. Gaudio has done a super job with a young squad.
TEAM OF THE WEEK: Michigan State
The Spartans extended their win streak to nine games with a pair of victories. Michigan State got past Ohio State, 67-58. Then came a strong showing on national television, taking a 75-62 victory over Kansas. Michigan State's defense has been solid, holding all nine opponents under 70 points during the current win streak.
CO-SHOCK OF THE WEEK: Harvard over Boston College and Morgan State over Maryland
Just days after the Eagles stunned then-number one North Carolina, the upset tables turned. The Harvard Crimson beat a ranked team for the first time in the school's men's hoop history, winning 82-70 at Chestnut Hill. Jeremy Lin scored 27 points to lead Tommy Amaker's squad to the incredible surprise.
It was a tough night for the ACC as the Terps were stunned by Todd Bozeman's club, 66-65. Maryland entered the game 11-2, Morgan State was 5-8, adding to the intrigue. Reggie Holmes scored 25 points in this shocker.
DIAPER DANDY OF THE WEEK: Freddy Asprilla, Florida International
The 6-10 forward-center from Colombia and Paterson Prep School in North Carolina totaled 49 points and 17 rebounds in Sun Belt games against Western Kentucky and Middle Tennessee State. He hit 20-of-30 shots from the field in those two contests, which the Golden Panthers split.
