Pascal Siakam honored by NetScouts Basketball

Freshman Pascal Siakam posted impressive numbers in a pair of New Mexico State wins. The Douala, Cameroon native has been named NetScouts Basketball's International Player of the Week for games from February 9th to February 15th.

The 6-foot-9 forward had a consistent week, as he started with 24 points and seven rebounds in a 73-47 win over Seattle. Siakam was 8-of-11 from the field and 8-of-8 from the free throw line.

In the following 74-58 victory versus Cal State Bakersfield, Siakam had 20 points and seven rebounds while shooting 7-of-12 from the floor and 6-of-6 from the line. On the week, he averaged 22.0 points and 7.0 rebounds per game while shooting 65.2 percent (15-of-23) from the field and a perfect 14-of-14 from the free throw line.

With a roster featuring nine international players, New Mexico State leads the Western Athletic Conference with a 9-1 record. Siakam has been the top player for the Aggies, averaging team-highs in points (13.5), rebounds (7.5), and blocks (1.7) per game.

He'll try to lead New Mexico State to its fourth straight NCAA Tournament appearance with strong play down the stretch.