Armando Bacot named NBA G League Player of the Week

Posted Mar 4, 2025
Memphis Hustle forward/center Armando Bacot was named the NBA G League Player of the Week on Tuesday. This marks the first Player of the Week award for Bacot, who guided the Hustle to a 2-1 record and averaged 25.7 points, 17 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in 32 minutes while shooting 56 percent from the field and 41 percent from beyond the arc. (NBA.com)

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