Hicks Named AAC, Big 5 Player of the Week

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Hicks Named AAC, Big 5 Player of the Week

12.27.21 | Men's Basketball

PHILADELPHIA - Temple men's basketball forward Zach Hicks has been named the AAC Player of the Week, as announced by the league Monday afternoon. This is the first conference nod this season for the freshman, who was also named Big 5 Player of the Week.

Hicks had a breakout performance against Delaware State, dropping a career-high 35 points to tie the school record for points by a freshman which was previously set by Mark Macon. He went 10-of-16 from behind the arc to set the school record for three-point field goals made, the most by a freshman since the 2018-19 season, and went 12-of-18 from the field. Hicks also picked up a career-high seven boards.

His 35 points are the most scored by a player in the AAC this season, as were his three-pointers made and his field goals made.

The Owls return to the court to close out 2021 at No. 23 Villanova on Dec. 29 before resuming league play against No. 13 Houston on Jan. 2.