Varnado Garners Sun Belt Player of the Week Honors



TROY, Alabama – Troy freshman Jordon Varnado took home the Sun Belt Student-Athlete of the Week award, the league announced on Tuesday afternoon. Varnado is the first freshman to receive the award to open a season since 1999.

Varnado tallied 47 points and 21 rebounds in his first two games as a Trojan on his way to two straight double-double performances in two Troy victories.

In Troy's win at South Florida, Varnado shot 9-of-17 from the floor on his way to a game-high 21 points. He also reeled in 11 boards, marking the first time a Troy player debuted with a double-double since 2006.
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