Arizona’s Johnson voted Pac-12 men’s basketball Player of the Week

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. - ARIZONA junior guard Nick Johnson has been named Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for play from Nov. 25-Dec. 1, the Conference office announced today. 

The Mesa, Ariz., native led the Wildcats to its record-tying fourth NIT Season Tip-Off championship, taking home tournament Most Outstanding Player honors in recognition of his honors. Johnson averaged 17.5 points per game, 3.5 rebounds per game and 3.5 assists per game over the course of the week at Madison Square Garden. In the 66-62 win over Drexel, the junior guard shot 5-of-12 from the field, including the transition layup that gave Arizona its first lead of the game, and had a team-high four assists along with five rebounds. Against Duke, Johnson contributed on both sides of the ball, going 4-of-10 from field-goal range and 2-of-6 in three-point field goals while adding two rebounds, two blocks and two steals. Thirteen of his 15 total points came in the second half of the game to secure the 72-66 victory and give UA the tournament championship. 

The award is Johnson’s first-career weekly honor. It is Arizona’s 86th all-time selection, which leads the Conference. 

The Wildcats return to Tucson for the week, hosting Texas Tech on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. MT then taking on UNLV on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 3:15 p.m. MT. 

For more information, including a full television schedule, visit www.pac-12.com. 

Also Nominated: Justin Cobbs, CAL; Josh Scott, COLO; Johnathan Loyd, ORE; Devon Collier, OSU; Dwight Powell, STAN; Kyle Anderson, UCLA; Pe’Shon Howard, USC; C.J. Wilcox, WASH; DaVonté Lacy, WSU.   

2013-14 Pac-12 Players of the Week
Nov. 11    Tyrone Wallace, So., California
Nov. 18    Roberto Nelson, Sr., Oregon State
Nov. 25    Jahii Carson, So., Arizona State
Dec. 2    Nick Johnson, Jr., Arizona