Michael Weathers Named MAC Freshman of the Year
3/7/2017 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
CLEVELAND ÃÆ'Æ'¢ÃÆ'¢'¬" The Mid-American Conference announced some of its men's basketball specialty awards on Tuesday. After an incredible debut season for the Miami RedHawks, freshman guard Michael Weathers was named the MAC Freshman of the Year.
Weathers was a consistent performer all season for Miami. He averaged 16.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.9 steals per contest in 32 games this season. He led the RedHawks in each of those categories except rebounds, where he was third. He had nine 20+ points games this year with a high of 31 points against NKU (Nov. 20). His ability to drive to the basket resulted in a massive amount of free throw attempts. Weathers finished 160-for-206 from the charity stripe. His total free throw made ranks 32nd and his total attempts rank 33rd in the nation. Weathers also ranks 49th in the country with 60 total steals.
In MAC-only contests, Weathers had 14.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.8 steals per game in 18 games.
"This is a great achievement for Michael, he's worked extremely hard to become a better basketball player," said associate head coach Rick Duckett. "This is a great opportunity for him to grow as a player and as a young man. We wish him continued success as he moves Miami basketball to the next level."
Weathers is the fourth player in Miami history to be named MAC Freshman of the Year, joining Ron Harper (1983), Trimill Haywood (1987) and Craig Michaelis (1990).
