Men's Basketball

CUNYAC Men's Basketball Weekly Award Winners (Jan. 12, 2026)

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CUNYAC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week
Amar Ndiaye, Lehman (Sr., F, Harlem, N.Y.)

Ndiaye averaged 20.0 points and 11.0 rebounds per game in a 2-0 week for the Lightning while shooting 75% (15-20) from the floor.  He finished with 25 points on 10-14 shooting and 13 rebounds in a road win at Medgar Evers, then notched 15 points and nine rebounds, going 5-6 from the floor, in a home triumph against CCNY Friday.

CUNYAC Men’s Basketball Rookie of the Week
JP Maaba, Hunter (Fr., G, Queens, N.Y.)

Maaba recorded 20.0 points, 7.0 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game in a pair of games for the Hawks last week.  He scored 24 points and dished out six assists, then tallied 16 points, eight assists and five rebounds against York on Friday.  Shot 46.2% (12-26) overall and 40% (4-10) from three over two games.
 
CUNYAC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week (Honorable Mention)
Abdoulaye Gueye, Brooklyn (Jr., G, Bronx, N.Y.)

Gueye averaged 18.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game in a 2-0 week for the Bulldogs.  He registered a career-high 19 points and grabbed eight rebounds in Brooklyn's overtime win over Baruch Wednesday, then scored 18 points while adding four rebounds and four assists in a win against Medgar Evers Friday.

Previous Award Winners
Week Player of the Week Rookie of the Week Honorable Mention
11/10/25 Leyi Adebayo, Baruch Jeremiah Otasowie, Hunter Ricardo Dixon, Lehman
11/17/25 Peter Douvres, Baruch JP Maaba, Hunter Justin Morety, CCNY
11/24/25 Keyshawn Miller, John Jay JP Maaba, Hunter Michael Bowman, CCNY
12/1/25 Joe Charles, Brooklyn JP Maaba, Hunter Demetrios Kontos, Hunter
12/8/25 Joshua Jackman, York JP Maaba, Hunter Ricardo Dixon, Lehman
12/15/25 Amar Ndiaye, Lehman Jonte Wallace, York Leyi Adebayo, Baruch
12/29/25 Trevon Coppin, Baruch None
1/5/26 Jamir Stewart, John Jay JP Maaba, Hunter Jayden Jarrett, Hunter

Last Week's Results

Wednesday, January 7
Lehman 92, Medgar Evers 65 | Box Score
York 70, CCNY 62 | Box Score
Brooklyn 74, Baruch 71 (OT) | Box Score
John Jay 75, Hunter 70 | Box Score

Friday, January 9
York 66, Hunter 64 | Box Score
Lehman 69, CCNY 50 | Box Score
Brooklyn 76, Medgar Evers 64 | Box Score

Saturday, January 10
Baruch 78, John Jay 70 | Box Score

This Week's Schedule

Monday, January 12
Connecticut College at Medgar Evers - 5:30 pm

Wednesday, January 14
Brooklyn at Hunter - 7 pm
York at Lehman - 7 pm
CCNY at Baruch - 7:30 pm
Medgar Evers at John Jay - 8 pm

Friday, January 16
Hunter at Lehman - 5 pm
Baruch at York - 7 pm
Medgar Evers at CCNY - 7 pm
John Jay at Brooklyn - 7:15 pm
 
2025-26 CUNYAC Men's Basketball Championship
First Round: Saturday, February 21 - hosted by higher seeds
Semifinals: Tuesday, February 24 - hosted by higher seeds
Final: Thursday, February 26 - 6:30 pm - Hunter College
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