MAAC Men's Basketball Players of the Week Announced

MAAC Men's Basketball Players of the Week Announced

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Co-Players of the Week
Maurice Barrow, Fairfield, Jr., F, 6-5, 210, Hollis, N.Y./Christ the King

Barrow came off the bench to record his second double-double of the year with a career high with 25 points and 10 rebounds in a win over Rider. The junior made eight of 13 field goals and a personal-best nine free throws in as many attempts. He also added two assists and two steals in the game. Barrow also played a season-high 37 minutes in the win.


David Laury, Iona, So., F, 6-8, 240, East Orange, N.J./ Lamar State - Port Arthur (TX)/Nia Prep

Laury extended his double-double streak to five games in his two appearances for the Gaels this weekend. Laury averaged 17.5 points, 16.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.0 blocks at Niagara and Canisius. He shot 57.1% (12-of-21) from the field and converted 11-of-16 free throw attempts. Laury led the Maroon & Gold with 24 points and 16 rebounds in a heartbreaking OT loss against the Purple Eagles Thursday night. He then posted 11 points, 16 rebounds and five assists with just one turnover vs. the Golden Griffins Saturday. Despite appearing in just 13 games this season, Laury is second in the MAAC with seven double-doubles in 2012-13.


Rookie of the Week
RaShawn Stores, Manhattan, So., G, 5-11, 190, Bronx, N.Y./All Hallows/Robinson School

First-year guard Stores averaged 8.5 points for the Jaspers last week. Stores delivered his fourth double-digit scoring performance of the year on Sunday to help lead Manhattan to a 57-49 victory over Saint Peter's. Stores scored 10 points, grabbed two rebounds and buried 7-of-8 free-throws in the contest. Stores started the week with seven points at Siena on Friday night.