North Carolina State University Athletics
Hickson Earns ACC Rookie of the Week Honors Again
1/28/2008 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Raleigh, N.C. - In earning the league’s rookie award for the third time this season, J.J. Hickson turned in back-to-back “double-doubles” in games against Georgia Tech and Florida State.
The Marietta, Ga., product had 16 points, 10 rebounds and one blocked shot in Wednesday’s 77-74 loss to the Yellow Jackets.
In Saturday’s 69-66 victory at Florida State, Hickson keyed the Pack to its first ACC road win of the season, finishing with 12 points and 10 rebounds. With the game tied 66-66, the 6-9, 242-pound freshman hit two free throws with 9.6 seconds, and then blocked Florida State’s final shot to give NC State the win.
The Marietta, Ga., product had 16 points, 10 rebounds and one blocked shot in Wednesday’s 77-74 loss to the Yellow Jackets.
In Saturday’s 69-66 victory at Florida State, Hickson keyed the Pack to its first ACC road win of the season, finishing with 12 points and 10 rebounds. With the game tied 66-66, the 6-9, 242-pound freshman hit two free throws with 9.6 seconds, and then blocked Florida State’s final shot to give NC State the win.
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