St. John's University Athletics
Joel Soriano Named Naismith Trophy Player of the Week
1/16/2023 2:56:00 PM | Men's Basketball
St. John’s senior center averaged 19.5 points and 11.5 rebounds in victories over Butler and No. 6/7 UConn
QUEENS, N.Y. – Double-double machine Joel Soriano earned another weekly award on Monday, as he was named Naismith Trophy Player of the Week for his outstanding performances against Butler and No. 6/7 UConn.
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The Red Storm big man is the first Johnnie to capture the Naismith Trophy Player of the Week honor since Shamorie Ponds on Jan. 8, 2019.
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The BIG EAST's leading rebounder powered the Red Storm to a pair of victories last week, averaging 19.5 points and 11.5 rebounds per contest. The Johnnies' center knocked down 17 of his 23 shots (73.9 percent) over the two games.
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The Yonkers native produced his NCAA-leading 16th double-double of the season behind a 19-point, 13-board showing to help lead St. John's past the sixth-ranked Huskies, 85-74, inside XL Center on Sunday. Earlier in the week, Soriano registered 20 points and 10 boards against Butler on Tuesday.
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The Johnnies will make the 2023 debut at Madison Square Garden on Friday when Villanova comes to town. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m.
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The Red Storm big man is the first Johnnie to capture the Naismith Trophy Player of the Week honor since Shamorie Ponds on Jan. 8, 2019.
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The BIG EAST's leading rebounder powered the Red Storm to a pair of victories last week, averaging 19.5 points and 11.5 rebounds per contest. The Johnnies' center knocked down 17 of his 23 shots (73.9 percent) over the two games.
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The Yonkers native produced his NCAA-leading 16th double-double of the season behind a 19-point, 13-board showing to help lead St. John's past the sixth-ranked Huskies, 85-74, inside XL Center on Sunday. Earlier in the week, Soriano registered 20 points and 10 boards against Butler on Tuesday.
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The Johnnies will make the 2023 debut at Madison Square Garden on Friday when Villanova comes to town. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m.
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