Frazier Named American Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week

NEW ORLEANS – Following a week where he had three consecutive 20-point games in three Tulane victories, Green Wave junior Melvin Frazier was named the American Athletic Conference Player of the Week on Monday.

Frazier is Tulane's first AAC Player of the Week since the Green Wave joined the conference in 2014-15.

Frazier earned MVP honors at the 2017 Jamaica Classic after Tulane defeated Colorado State on Friday and Fordham on Sunday, and in Tulane's week that also included a Monday win over Southeastern Louisiana, Frazier averaged 23.7 points, 9.7 boards, 4.0 assists and 2.0 steals per game.

The Avondale, Louisiana native shot a blistering 26 for 32 from the field and 9 for 13 from the 3-point line in the Green Wave's three victories.

The American's steals per game leader as a sophomore, Frazier started his week with 25 points on 10-for-13 shooting, 10 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and a pair of steals in an 89-66 win over Southeastern Louisiana.

His performance got even better in Montego Bay, Jamaica, when he compiled 23 points on an 8-of-9 shooting performance, five boards, four assists and four steals in an 80-53 blowout of Colorado State on Friday afternoon.

He finished the tournament with 23 points on 8-for-10 shooting, a career-high 14 rebounds and three helpers in a 63-55 victory over Fordham on Sunday night.

Tulane will seek its first 5-0 start since 2011-12 when it returns to New Orleans to face Miami (Ohio) on Wednesday. Tipoff against the RedHawks is set for 7 p.m.

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Frazier Named American Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week

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