Marshall University Athletics
Kinsey Named Conference USA Freshman of the Week
1/7/2019 4:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Freshman averaged 11.7 points in three games while making first two starts in conference play.
IRVING, Texas – Men's basketball freshman guard Taevion Kinsey was named Conference USA Freshman of the Week Monday (Jan. 7) for the first time this season, as announced by the league office.
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"He (Kinsey) gives us a small Penava because he can handle the ball and when he gets to the rim his length allows him to catch things and he's quick," fifth-year head coach Dan D'Antoni said.
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Kinsey had a stellar shooting week making 13-of-18 attempts from the field while averaging 11.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1 steal per game. He also made the first two starts of his career in the team's first two conference games.
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In his first start at ODU, Kinsey had a career night by setting or tying then/current season and career-highs in seven different categories including minutes (35), made three-pointers (2), threes attempted (3), rebounds (7), assists (3), blocks (3) and field goals attempted (6) while making five shots to score 13 points.
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The freshman guard followed that up with his first-career 40-minute game. He also tied his career-high of 14 points while making 50 percent of his shots and going 6-for-7 from the charity stripe at Charlotte. Kinsey also brought down five rebounds, dished out three assists and had a pair of steals in the win.
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In the loss at No. 4 Virginia, Kinsey scored 8 points while making all four of his shots.
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Men's basketball is back in action on Saturday (Jan. 12) to take on preseason-conference favorite Western Kentucky at 7 p.m. after a 32-game span between home games.
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"He (Kinsey) gives us a small Penava because he can handle the ball and when he gets to the rim his length allows him to catch things and he's quick," fifth-year head coach Dan D'Antoni said.
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Kinsey had a stellar shooting week making 13-of-18 attempts from the field while averaging 11.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1 steal per game. He also made the first two starts of his career in the team's first two conference games.
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In his first start at ODU, Kinsey had a career night by setting or tying then/current season and career-highs in seven different categories including minutes (35), made three-pointers (2), threes attempted (3), rebounds (7), assists (3), blocks (3) and field goals attempted (6) while making five shots to score 13 points.
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The freshman guard followed that up with his first-career 40-minute game. He also tied his career-high of 14 points while making 50 percent of his shots and going 6-for-7 from the charity stripe at Charlotte. Kinsey also brought down five rebounds, dished out three assists and had a pair of steals in the win.
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In the loss at No. 4 Virginia, Kinsey scored 8 points while making all four of his shots.
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Men's basketball is back in action on Saturday (Jan. 12) to take on preseason-conference favorite Western Kentucky at 7 p.m. after a 32-game span between home games.
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For all the latest information about Marshall men's basketball, follow @HerdMBB on Twitter.
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To follow all Thundering Herd sports and get live stats, schedules, and free live audio, download the Marshall Athletics App for iOS or Android!
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