SAN BRUNO – Washington State guard Jaylen Harrell was named the Pac-12 Conference Freshman of the Week, the conference office announced Monday.
Harrell, a redshirt-freshman transfer from Providence, shined in his first two games as Coug and averaged 15.5 points per game. The Boston, Mass. native shot 65% (13-20) from the field, knocking down three 3-pointers in the first two games.
The redshirt-freshman had his first career game scoring in double-figures in the WSU’s home opener against Davidson on Nov. 2. Coming off the bench, Harrell recorded a then career-high 13 points, including nine in the second half to lead WSU in scoring.
In the first start of his career on Nov. 7 at High Point, Harrell recorded 18 points on 8-of-12 shooting from the field with two threes. Harrell is second on the team in scoring, leading the team in field goal percentage (65%) and minutes per game (27.9). He is also tied for the team lead with three steals.
Among Pac-12 players, Harrell ranks fourth in field goal percentage (.650) and tied-12th with 15.5 points per game.
The Cougars finish their road trip Tuesday, November 10 at Duquesne at 4 p.m. with coverage on ESPN+, before coming back home for an early 10 a.m. start on Saturday, November 14 vs. Northwest (Wash.).
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