Forbes Named to the AAC Weekly Honor Roll
Feb 7, 2022 | Men's Basketball
NEW ORLEANS – Tulane University sophomore Jaylen Forbes was named to the American Athletic Conference honor roll on Monday by the league office.
Forbes received the honor after he scored a team-high 26 points in the Green Wave's 86-66 victory over East Carolina this past Saturday. With his 26-point effort, Forbes now has 770 career points. He has also scored in double figures 14 times this year. The Mississippi native shot an impressive 64% from the field and 60% from beyond the arc versus the Pirates. It was also the fourth time this season Forbes has hit six threes in a single contest.
This is the ninth time this season Tulane has been recognized by the AAC and the third time Forbes has been selected to the league's weekly honor.
2021-22 weekly honors
Nov. 15 – Jalen Cook, Honor Roll
Nov. 22 – Jalen Cook, Honor Roll
Dec. 6 – Jaylen Forbes, Honor Roll
Jan. 3 – Jalen Cook, Player of the Week
Jan. 10 - Kevin Cross, Honor Roll
Jan. 17 – Jalen Cook, Honor Roll
Jan. 24 – Jaylen Forbes, Honor Roll
Jan. 31 – Jalen Cook, Player of the Week
Feb 7. – Jaylen Forbes, Honor Roll
UP NEXT
Tulane returns to action on Saturday (Feb. 9) when it heads to Memphis to take on the Tigers. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. CT and will be aired live on ESPN+.
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Forbes received the honor after he scored a team-high 26 points in the Green Wave's 86-66 victory over East Carolina this past Saturday. With his 26-point effort, Forbes now has 770 career points. He has also scored in double figures 14 times this year. The Mississippi native shot an impressive 64% from the field and 60% from beyond the arc versus the Pirates. It was also the fourth time this season Forbes has hit six threes in a single contest.
This is the ninth time this season Tulane has been recognized by the AAC and the third time Forbes has been selected to the league's weekly honor.
2021-22 weekly honors
Nov. 15 – Jalen Cook, Honor Roll
Nov. 22 – Jalen Cook, Honor Roll
Dec. 6 – Jaylen Forbes, Honor Roll
Jan. 3 – Jalen Cook, Player of the Week
Jan. 10 - Kevin Cross, Honor Roll
Jan. 17 – Jalen Cook, Honor Roll
Jan. 24 – Jaylen Forbes, Honor Roll
Jan. 31 – Jalen Cook, Player of the Week
Feb 7. – Jaylen Forbes, Honor Roll
UP NEXT
Tulane returns to action on Saturday (Feb. 9) when it heads to Memphis to take on the Tigers. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. CT and will be aired live on ESPN+.
DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL TULANE ATHLETICS APP
Download the official mobile app of Tulane Athletics. Now, you can stay in touch with the Green Wave anytime and anywhere on your Android or iOS mobile device.
TICKETS
Tickets for the 2021-22 season can be purchased by calling 504-861-WAVE (9283), logging on to TulaneTix.com or visiting the ticket office at the James W. Wilson Jr. Center.
FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA
For behind-the-scenes coverage, follow Tulane men's basketball (@GreenWaveMBB) on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
WE ARE NOLA BUILT
Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, All-Americans, professional athletes and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out at NolaBuilt.com.
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