DENVER – University of Hawai`i forward Roderick Flemings has been named the Verizon Wireless Western Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week for the week of Nov. 9-15. The honor marks the second career WAC Player of the Week award for Flemings.

 

The senior from Dallas, Texas, led the Rainbow Warriors to a 2-0 record over the weekend with wins over Southern Utah and McNeese State. Flemings tallied 23 points and 12 rebounds in UH's 65-48 season-opening win over Southern Utah. He recorded his second straight double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds in a 73-65 victory over McNeese State, including two key baskets down the stretch to secure the win.

 

On the week, Flemings averaged 18.5 points, 11.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. He shot 55.6 percent from the field (15-of-27). With the pair of wins UH is off to its first 2-0 start since 2004. The wins also propelled UH into the Rainbow Classic championship. The 'Bows will face Northern Colorado Monday night at 11:00 p.m. in a game that will be televised live on ESPN.