MSU C Derrick Nix Named B1G Player of the Week

Here is the press release sent to me from the B1G Conference:

Player of the Week

Derrick Nix, Michigan State

C – 6-9 – Sr. – Detroit, Mich. – Pershing

• · Averaged 17.0 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.5 steals and 1.5 assists in a pair of Michigan State victories last week
• · Set career highs with 25 points and four steals and also grabbed 11 rebounds in the Spartans’ win over Texas on Saturday
• · Nearly posted another double-double with nine points and eight boards in Michigan State’s win against Bowling Green on Tuesday
• · Earns his first career Player of the Week honor
• · Last Michigan State Player of the Week: Draymond Green (Feb. 20, 2012)