Husker's Almeida is Big Ten Player of the Week
Player of the Week
Andre Almeida, Nebraska
C – Sr. – 6-11 – Sao Paulo, Brazil – Escolo Sao Jose dos Padres de Sion
· Led Nebraska to an important win over Wake Forest on the road in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge
· Collected his first career double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds, tying his career high in scoring
· Went 9-for-10 from the floor and blocked three shots
· Becomes the first Big Ten player since 2009 to record 20 points and 10 rebounds while shooting 90 percent from the field
· Earns his first career weekly accolade
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