Nevada’s Jalen Harris named the Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week

The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has selected Nevada guard Jalen Harris as the Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week Award for his performances from Feb. 4-8.

Last week, the 6-foot-5 guard averaged 35 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists in two games. Harris shot 56.8 percent from the field with an astounding 61.1 3-point percentage.

Last Tuesday, Harris tallied a career-high 38 points on 12-of-21 shooting, including 6-of-8 from beyond the arc against Air Force. Harris added six rebounds and four assists.

Harris has totaled 30-point performances in the last four games. He has six 30-point games in his collegiate career (all coming this season).

Nevada Athletics Department

The Louisiana Tech transfer is in his first season of eligibility with the Wolf Pack. The junior guard is averaging a conference-best 21.2 points, along with 6 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game. Harris is tallying a conference-best 25.7 points in 13 conference games. He has reached double-figure scoring in the last 21 games.

Nevada takes on intrastate rival UNLV Wednesday at the Thomas & Mack Center. Tip off will be at 7 p.m.