Dennis Clifford: ACC Rookie of the Week
January 16, 2012 | Men's Basketball
Jan. 16, 2012
Boston College's Dennis Clifford was selected ACC Rookie of the Week for the week ending January 15, according to an announcement made by the league office.
Clifford is a second BC player to receive league rookie of the week accolades this season. Lonnie Jackson earned the honor last month.
Clifford averaged 15.0 points and 5.5 rebounds per game as the Eagles posted wins over Clemson and Virginia Tech. The Bridgewater, Mass., freshman had 15 points and seven rebounds in Thursday's 59-57 win over the Tigers and 15 points and four rebounds in a 61-59 victory over the Hokies Saturday. On the year he is averaging 9.8 points and 5.3 rebounds per games and is shooting .592 from the floor.
Boston College (7-10, 2-1 ACC) returns to action on Thursday night, January 19 at North Carolina State.
