Big Ten Release
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois star Ayo Dosunmu was named Big Ten Co-Player of the Week on Monday, the conference office announced. It is Dosunmu's second weekly conference honor of the season, and third of his career. He shares this week's award with Minnesota's Marcus Carr.
Big Ten Co-Player of the Week
Ayo Dosunmu, Illinois
G, 6-5, 200, Jr., Chicago, Ill., Morgan Park H.S.
• Averaged 30.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists in wins at Penn State and vs. Indiana
• Shot 57.1% from the field (20-35), 60% from 3-point range (6-10) and 87.5% from the foul line (14-16)
• First Illini player in the last 23 seasons with back-to-back 30-point performances
• One of five players in the NCAA with consecutive 30-point outings, and one of three players nationally with at least three 30-point games, on the season
• Game high 30 points and game-high 5 assists vs. Indiana
• Game high 30 points with 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals at Penn State
• Added to reputation for coming up big in the clutch, scoring 18 points in the final 9:19 against Indiana, and 17 points in the last 10:21 versus Penn State
