LOGAN, Utah — Utah State junior wing Great Osobor was named one of the five Oscar Robertson National Players of the Week for games of the week ending Sunday, Jan. 7, it was announced by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association.  
 
The native of Bradford, England, led Utah State to a 2-0 start in Mountain West play and extended its win streak to 13-straight games after defeating Air Force 88-60 and No. 13/14 Colorado State 77-72. 
 
Against the Falcons, he led the Aggies with a career-best 32 points, while adding nine rebounds, four assists and a steal. 
 
Against the Rams, Osobor logged a double-double of 20 points and 14 rebounds, while adding three assists, two blocks and a steal. 
 
For the week, Osobor averaged 26.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks per game, while shooting 65.4 percent (17-of-26) from the field and 75.0 percent (18-of-24) at the free throw line.
 
Since the 1958-59 season, the USBWA has named a National Player of the Year. In 1998, the award was named in honor of the University of Cincinnati Hall of Famer and two-time USBWA Player of the Year Oscar Robertson. It is the nation's oldest award and the only one named after a former player.
 
At the conclusion of the regular season, the USBWA will name finalists for the award, which is voted on by the entire membership. The winner of the award will be announced at the 2024 Men's Final Four in Glendale, Ariz., with the formal presentation to follow at the annual USBWA Awards Luncheon hosted by the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis.
 
The U.S. Basketball Writers Association was formed in 1956 at the urging of then-NCAA Executive Director Walter Byers. With some 800 members worldwide, it is one of the most influential organizations in college basketball. It has selected an All-America team since the 1956-57 season. For more information on the USBWA and the Oscar Robertson Trophy, contact executive director Malcolm Moran at 814-574-1485.
 
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