Johnson gets another RSC Men's Basketball Player of the Week

Johnson gets another RSC Men's Basketball Player of the Week

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MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- Jake Johnson from Indiana University East earned River States Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week presented by Brown & Brown Insurance for Feb. 6-12.

The 6-5 freshmah from West Harrison, Ind., claimed his second award in four weeks by averaging 30 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in two games. Johnson shot a blistering 73 percent from the field (22 for 30), made 8 for 12 from the arc and 8 of 11 free throws. 

Johnson's week started with 34 points on 11-for-15 shooting in a win over Oakland City (Ind.), 97-82. He also grabbed eight rebounds. Johnson duplicated that shooting again making 11 for 15 shots in a win over Brescia (Ky.) That was good for 26 points after making 4 for 6 from long range for a second game in a row and picking up seven rebounds. 

Brown & Brown Insurance is the Official Student-Athlete Accident, Health, Property and Casualty Insurance Endorsed Broker for the River States Conference.