Vander Joaquim named WAC player of the week
University of Hawaii center Vander Joaquim has been named the Western Athletic Conference men’s basketball player of the week, the conference office announced today.
Joaquim, a junior from Angola, averaged 17.5 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks in UH’s victories over UH-Hilo and North Carolina A&T over the weekend.
The Rainbow Warriors (5-4) host the Diamond Head Classic beginning Thursday at the Stan Sheriff Center. UH opens with Auburn.