Conference

Kyle Vinales, Central Connecticut
Detroit, MI / Phelps School
G
Freshman
6-1
180

Vinales continued his torrid scoring streak last week with a combined 45-point effort in a pair of wins, including a 68-53 victory over then-first-place Robert Morris at home. The six-time Choice Hotels/NEC Rookie of the Week winner averaged 22.5 points and 3.5 assists for the week. He did most of his damage in a win over Saint Francis (PA), dropping 27 points, including 20 in the first half, to guide the Blue Devils to a 69-58 decision over the Red Flash. He then reeled off 18 and dished for five assists in the win over the Colonials to boost his season average to 19.5 points per game, ranking him second in the league behind teammate and reigning NEC Player of the Year Ken Horton (21.0). Vinales is also the second-leading freshman scorer in the nation this season.