Nerlens Noel named SEC Freshman of the Week for 4th week in a row

Nerlens Noel - photo by Walter Cornett | WildcatWorld.com
– photo by Walter Cornett | WildcatWorld.com

Kentucky’s Nerlens Noel, a 6-foot-10, 244-pound freshman forward from Everett, Mass., was named  Freshman of the Week after averaging 10 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks in wins over and . Noel helped lead to a pair of wins at home this week to run the Wildcats’ winning streak to five games. Noel logged double-doubles in both outings and has now put together a career-long three-game double-double streak. Noel had 10 points and 10 boards in a win over South Carolina to couple with five blocks. Against Auburn, he logged 10 points on a career-best 8-for-13 day at the line to go along with a game-high 12 rebounds. He continued his streak of at least one block in every game this season.

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