Rochester, Mn
The Players-of-the-Week in men's basketball in the Minnesota College Athletic Conference have been selected for the week ending on Sunday, November 12th.
Northern Division Player-of-the-Week:
| Institution: |
| Central Lakes College |
| Name: |
| Keonte' Jenkins |
| Hometown, State & Year |
| Fort Wayne, IN - SO |
| Position: |
| Guard |
| Weekly Highlights: |
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Keonte' Jenkins had a 24 points per game average in a season opening 95-75 win over Leech Lake Tribal College. The Ft. Wayne sophomore had five boards, was 9-of-10 from the field including a perfect 2-of-2 from three point range. Jenkins was also 4-of-4 from the free throw line and had a pair of blocks in the contest. Jenkins and Central Lakes next play on Friday, November 17th when they take on United Tribes Technical College. |
Southern Division Player-of-the-Week:
| Institution: |
| Riverland Community College |
| Name : |
| Jace Klinkner |
| Hometown, State & Year |
| Woodbury, MN Sophomore |
| Position of nominee: |
| Guard |
| Weekly Highlights: |
| Against the JV teams of Dordt College and Northwestern College, Riverland Community College sophomore Jace Klinkner averaged 35.5 points per game to open the 2017-18 season. The Woodbury sophomore averaged four rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. Overall, Klinker was 50% from the field and hit for 44.4% from behind the arc. He also was at an 86.7% from the free-throw line. Jace Klinker and Riverland next play against the JV team from Luther College on Thursday, November 16th. |
For more on MCAC Men's Basketball during the 2017-18 season, please visit:
Player Statistics: http://www.mcacsports.org/sports/mbkb/2017-18/leaders
Division Standings: http://www.mcacsports.org/sports/mbkb/2017-18/standings
Upcoming Contests & Recent Results: http://www.mcacsports.org/sports/mbkb/2017-18/schedule
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