This was just announced this morning by the SEC: Auburn’s Frankie Sullivan was named SEC Freshman of the Week after he averaged 10.0 points and 3.0 assists in wins over Arkansas and Mississippi State.
The rookie guard had an SEC-high 14 points in 27 minutes off the bench in Auburn’s win over Mississippi State. He totaled six points, four assists and a steal in only 18 minutes against Arkansas. His insertion into the game helped the Tigers turn a 10-point second half deficit into a comfortable come-from-behind victory.
"I am very appreciative of winning this honor," Sullivan said. "It was one of my goals to be named SEC Freshman of the Week and also to be named SEC Freshman of the Year. I like the way our team is playing, and I like the way Coach is playing me. Our team is playing the way we have been practicing.*
This season, Sullivan is averaging 6.8 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.3 steals per game.
"Frankie plays with confidence," said Auburn head coach Jeff
Lebo. "I don't have any problem putting him in any game situations for a freshman. He's been a big lift for our team -- gives us depth in the backcourt. Typically this is a time of year where you'll see freshmen hit a wall a little bit, but he seems to be getting stronger at this point in the season."
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