CIAA MEN'S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
NAME: Xavier Tubbs-Matthews
INSTITUTION: Elizabeth City State University
POSITION: Forward
CLASS: Sophomore
HOMETOWN: Fayetteville, N.C.
In the last 2 games Tubbs-Matthews had 55 points, 13 assists, 8 steals and went 2-0 for the week.
NAME: Dericko Williams
INSTITUTION: Elizabeth City State University
POSITION: Forward
CLASS: Sophomore
HOMETOWN: Fayetteville, N.C.
In the last 2 games Dericko Williams 23 rebounds 28 points 4 blocks and 2 steals and went 2-0 for the week.
NAME: Bobby Gardner
INSTITUTION: Virginia Union University
POSITION: Guard
CLASS: Freshman
HOMETOWN: Fluvanna, VA.
Gardner had a career high 14 points in the 2025 Freedom Classic against Virginia State University. He went 5-for-8 from the field to go along with two rebounds in the game.