DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Junior Guard Cesar Jacob Chavez was named the Florida Sun Conference Player of the Week on Feb. 26. Chavez averaged 15 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and 3.5 steals on the week, leading the St. Thomas men to a 1-1 record on the week.
Chavez posted a double-double to lead the Bobcats to a 69-64 win over Florida Memorial. He tallied 14 points on 6-of-11 shooting from the field and 2-of-4 from the free throw line, and pulled down 13 rebounds, dished out four assists and had three steals.
In a 72-64 loss to No. 13 Northwood, he scored 16 points, grabbed nine boards, handed out two assists and contributed four steals. He was also 6-for-6 from the charity stripe.
Other Nominees:
Denver Cobb, Embry-Riddle
Tim Stammen, SCAD
Dwayne Abraham, Warner Southern