Men's Basketball

Men’s Basketball Athletes of the Week | Jan. 19, 2026

Offensive Athlete of the Week
Name: Nasir Luna
School: Occidental
Year: Sophomore
Position/Number: Guard / #10
Hometown/High School: Los Angeles, Calif. / Windward
 
Luna topped 20 points in a pair of decisive victories for Occidental College over Pomona-Pitzer Colleges and California Lutheran University. The 2025 Newcomer of the Year shot 60 percent from the floor with four three-pointers, four assists and two steals and recorded a double-double.
 
Defensive Athlete of the Week
Name: Jhace Boston
School: Redlands
Year: Junior
Position/Number: Guard / #12
Hometown/High School: Bakersfield, Calif. / Stockdale
 
Boston nabbed six steals, grabbed seven defensive rebounds and blocked two shots in just 31 minutes played for No. 10 University of Redlands, which held the University of La Verne and Whittier College to an average of 63.5 points in wins that averaged a 41.5-point margin of victory.
 

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