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Marcus Douthit Named BIG EAST Rookie Of The Week
12/26/2000 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Dec. 26, 2000
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Providence College freshman center Marcus Douthit of Syracuse, N.Y. was named BIG EAST Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week on Tuesday, December 26. He is the first Friar to earn Rookie of the Week since Sean Connolly received the accolade on November 30, 1998.
Douthit received the Rookie of the Week honor after he led the Friars to a 110-59 win over cross-town rival Brown on December 23. The 6-10 rookie center recorded career highs in points (22), rebounds (11) and field goals (11-14) while registering his first double-double. This season, he is averaging 7.7 points and 5.1 rebounds per game.
Douthit, who concluded his high school career at Notre Dame Prep, is the son of Melody Douthit.
The Friars, 7-3, return to action against Boston University on Thursday, December 28 at the Providence Civic Center at 7:30 p.m.
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