Kerwin Walton Named ACC Men's Basketball Freshman Of The Week

Posted Feb 22, 2021
North Carolina guard Kerwin Walton was named ACC Men's Basketball Freshman of the Week on Monday. Walton averaged 16.5 ppg last week, going 12-of-20 from the field, including 8-of-14 from 3-point range. He matched his season-high with 14 points in the win over Northeastern, then set his season high with 19 points in the triumph over Louisville. (The ACC)

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