DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Florida Memorial's Michael Baptiste becomes the first Lion to earn Sun Conference Player of the Week honors for the 2012-13 season. Baptiste was chosen by the conference sports information directors.
The Lions pulled off a pair of upsets this past week, thanks in large part to Baptiste's 18.5 points and 14.0 rebounds per game. He scored 11 points and grabbed 13 rebounds against #7 St. Thomas before scoring 26 points and recording 15 boards in a win against Southeastern.
Other Nominees
Jason Powell, Embry-Riddle
Mitchell Wiggins, Southeastern
Matt Chattin, Ave Maria
Davorn Bryant, St. Thomas
Myles Smith, Johnson & Wales
Brian Pace, Webber International
Ra'Shad James, Northwood
Bryce Kachinski, Warner