ST. LOUIS – Missouri State guard Jaylen Minnett (Sr., Terre Haute, Ind.) was named Missouri Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week on Monday for his role in leading the Bears to a 2-0 week.
Minnett, a graduate transfer from IUPUI, averaged 15.0 points, 2.5 assists, and 3.0 steals per game to help Missouri State extend its win streak to four games. He posted a team-high 16 points in the team’s win over South Dakota State on Dec. 15, pouring in four 3-pointers and snagging 4 steals in a convincing home win over the Jackrabbits. He followed that with 14 points vs. UCA on Dec. 18 with four more 3-pointers, a game-high 5 assists and a pair of steals.
With his impressive week, Minnett moved up to fifth place on the list of active Division I 3-point shooters with 320 career threes.
The MVC also recognized Northern Iowa’s A.J. Green as its Player of the Week on Monday.
The Bears (8-4) are currently traveling to the San Francisco area for a Wednesday game at St. Mary’s (10-3). That game will tip at 9 p.m. (Central) and stream exclusively on WCCSports.com. MoState returns home on Dec. 30 for a Noon game against Evangel at JQH Arena.
