Hampton named RSC Men's Basketball Player of the Week for No. 16 IU Kokomo
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- Desean Hampton had a big double-double in a conference victory to claim River States Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week for No. 16 IU Kokomo from Nov. 25-Dec. 1.
Hampton, a 6-5 junior forward from Speedway, Ind., posted career highs of 26 points and 18 rebounds in an 87-77 win at Asbury (Ky.). The victory in the RSC opener included 11 for 15 field goals, three blocks, two assists and a perfect 4 for 4 from the foul line.
The Cougars are now 8-2 overall, 1-0 RSC and ranked No. 16 in last week's NAIA Division II Men's Basketball Coaches' Top 25 Poll. IU Kokomo goes to Midway on Dec. 7 for its next game.