The Big 12 Conference announced their weekly men’s basketball award winners on Monday. Iowa State Junior Deonte Burton earned his second straight Newcomer of the Week Honor.
BIG 12 NEWCOMER OF THE WEEK
Deonte Burton, Iowa State, G, 6-4, 250, Jr., Milwaukee, Wis./Vincent/Marquette
Burton scored 19 points against Oklahoma just three days after tallying 17 points against Coppin State as he continued his strong play off the bench for the Cyclones. The junior transfer from Marquette has increased his scoring total in every game since becoming eligible. He shot 72.2 percent (13-of-18) from the field last week, including 83.3 percent (5-of-6) from 3-point range. Against the Sooners, his 19 points came in 20 minutes of action. Burton also tallied 11 rebounds, three assists and three steals for the week. He is averaging 13.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and shooting 67.7 percent from the field on the season.
(Information from www.big12sports.com)