Parker Named American Freshman of the Week

BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Florida Atlantic's men's basketball guard Josiah Parker was named the American Freshman of the Week, announced by the league on Monday afternoon.

The Ohio native Parker was named American Freshman of the Week for the second time this season after his performance against Saint Mary's.

Parker recorded 17 points, 4 rebounds, an assist, and a steal in the 25 minutes he played against the Gaels on Friday evening. The performance was a career-high in points for Parker. He went 7-for-13 from the field, 1-for-3 from beyond the arc, and 2-for-3 from the free throw line. Parker is averaging 12.3 points in the month of December and 6.1 points over the season on 55.1% shooting.

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The Owls will play UCF on Tuesday, Dec. 23 before returning home to face UTSA to close out the year and open American play on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 1 p.m. on ESPN+.

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