Edokpayi of Men's Basketball Named CACC Defensive Player of the Week
Helped UB to a pair of wins to begin the 2024-25 season over the weekend.
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – In recognition of an all-around superb opening weekend, Jason Edokpayi of the University of the Bridgeport's men's basketball team was named the CACC's Defensive Player of the Week on Monday. The graduate transfer helped the Purple Knights to a pair of wins to begin the 2024-25 season.
Edokpayi was all over the court for UB as the home squad posted wins over Mercy and Franklin Pierce over the weekend. He began the stretch with a 13-point, two-steal, two-block effort on Friday night before posting a double-double of 12 points and 14 rebounds on Sunday.
All in all, Edokpayi made 11 of his 15 attempts from the field while averaging 12.5 points, 10.0 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per contest.
Edokpayi and the rest of the UB men's basketball team will return to action on Wednesday night at AIC.