Hampton surges to RSC Men's Basketball Player of the Week for (RV) IU Kokomo

Hampton surges to RSC Men's Basketball Player of the Week for (RV) IU Kokomo

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MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- Indiana University Kokomo senior Desean Hampton averaged a double-double and shot 88 percent from the field to earn River States Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week for Jan. 31-Feb. 6.

Hampton, a 6-5 forward, collected 16.5 points and 10.0 rebounds per game while making 14 of 16 field goals in two games. He led the Cougars to a 2-0 week to increase their win streak to 11 games in a row.

Hampton had 11 points, seven rebounds and two blocks in a win over Brescia. That included a perfect 5 for 5 from the floor. He then had 22 points and 13 rebounds on 9 for 11 shooting in a pivotal victory over Alice Lloyd (Ky.). The biggest basket was a put-back dunk in the closing minute to win.

IU Kokomo is 23-3 overall, 13-1 RSC and will be at Oakland City (Ind.) on Feb. 8. The Cougars are receiving votes in the NAIA Top 25.