For the first time this season, UConn Huskies freshman forward/center Alex Oriakhi has been honored as the Big East Rookie of the Week.
Oriakhi averaged 11.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.5 blocks in a week that saw the Huskies beat Seton Hall and lose to Georgetown.
In the 71-63 win over Seton Hall, Oriakhi had 12 points, seven rebounds and five blocked shots. In the three point loss to Georgetown on Saturday, Oriahki had his first double-double with 11 points and ten rebounds.
The Huskies are back in action on Wednesday night at the XL Center when the Pittsburgh Panthers come to town for a Big East matchup.
The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. and will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2. If you can’t catch the television broadcast, you can listen to the game on the WTIC/UConn Radio Network.
