Jordan Walker named Conference USA Player of the Week after scoring 41 points in UAB’s win

Walker shines in double overtime thriller
Jordan Walker, the star player of the UAB men’s basketball team, has been named the Conference USA Player of the Week following his outstanding performance in the Blazers’ victory over Charlotte on Saturday. Walker’s 41-point contribution to the game put him just one point short of the UAB single-game scoring record, which he himself had set in the previous season.
Record-breaking performance
In addition to his impressive point tally, Walker also recorded four rebounds and six assists during the game, which went into double overtime. In fact, Walker was instrumental in securing the win for his team, scoring, or assisting 14 of the Blazers’ 18 points in the two overtime periods. His eight three-pointers in the game were also a season-high and just one shy of his career best.
UAB’s leading scorer
Jordan Walker has been a standout player for UAB since joining the team two seasons ago. He currently holds the program record for the most points scored in a single game, having scored 42 points against Middle Tennessee last season. In fact, Walker has recorded three of UAB’s five all-time 40+ point efforts. His 15 field goals made in the game against Charlotte matched the UAB single-game record, and he surpassed the program record with 32 field goal attempts.
Climbing the record books
Walker’s stellar performance against Charlotte saw him move up to 16th place in the UAB record books, having scored a total of 1,269 points over his two seasons with the Blazers. He is also currently fifth in program history with 225 three-point field goals made. In addition, his UAB career scoring average of 21.5 points per game is a program record.
Conclusion
Jordan Walker’s outstanding performance in the game against Charlotte has earned him well-deserved recognition as the Conference USA Player of the Week. His scoring prowess and ability to lead his team to victory make him a valuable asset to the UAB men’s basketball team and his record-breaking achievements are a testament to his skill and dedication to the sport.