The Association of Division III Independents

ASSOCIATION OF DIVISION III INDEPENDENTS

WEEKLY PLAYER AWARDS
Week of December 26, 2005

Herrera receives Association of Division III Independents men’s basketball Player of the Week award

KANSAS CITY , Mo. – University of California-Santa Cruz senior guard Jimmy Herrera ( Morgan Hill, Calif.) has been selected as the Association of Division III Independents men’s basketball Player of the Week. In a 1-1 week, Herrera averaged 19 points per game, shot 55% (10-18) from the field, 64% (9-14) from three-point land, and 100% (9-9) from the free throw line. He also averaged 3.5 assists and 3 steals a game. In a win over Cal State Maritime (73-62), Herrera led all scorers with 23 points. For the game, he shot 7-10 from the field, all of which were three-pointers, and dished out 4 assists. He also added 15 points, including 7-7 from the free throw line, in a 58-85 loss to Holy Names. Herrera is coached by Gordon Johnson.

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The Association of Division III Independents Player of the Week awards program begins on September 12, 2005 and is based on nominations from the organization's member schools.

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