Demin tabbed as Big 12 Newcomer of the Week for second consecutive week

The freshman averaged 15.0 points and 6.0 assists per game in two wins last week.

Author Tyson Jex
Demin tabbed as Big 12 Newcomer of the Week for second consecutive weekDemin tabbed as Big 12 Newcomer of the Week for second consecutive week
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IRVING, Texas – BYU’s Egor Demin was tabbed as the Big 12 Newcomer of the Week for a second consecutive week on Monday afternoon.

Demin shared the honor with Arizona State’s Joson Sanon after averaging 15.0 points, 6.0 assists, 2.5 rebounds, 2.5 steals and 1.5 blocks per game last week as BYU remained undefeated with wins over Queens and Idaho at the Marriott Center.

In Wednesday’s win over Queens, Demin went 6-of-9 from the field and 2-of-4 from 3-point range en route to a 14-point, five-assist performance. The Moscow, Russia native followed that up with 16 points, seven assists, three blocks and three steals in BYU’s 95-71 victory over Idaho, extending the Cougars' non-conference home win streak to 17 games. He also went 3-of-4 from 3-point range, raising his 3-point percentage to team-high 55.0 percent.

His performance against the Vandals made Demin one of five men's basketball NCAA Division I freshmen since 1992 to have 15/7/3/3 in a single game, joining the likes of former No. 1 picks Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz (sports-reference).

Through four games, Demin ranks first among freshmen in assists (30), second in steals (9) and eighth in points (68). He also ranks first in the Big 12 in total assists and assists per game, while ranking second in steals.

BYU concludes its five-game home stand on Saturday, Nov. 16, when the Cougars host Mississippi Valley State. Tip is scheduled for 7 p.m. MT at the Marriott Center.