Hokie ClubCHARLOTTE - Virginia Tech freshman guard Neoklis Avdalas was named the ACC's Rookie of the Week Monday afternoon the league office announced. It is his second weekly honor after earning Co-Rookie honors on November 10.
Avdalas recorded his second 30-point game of the season with a 30-point effort against Western Carolina helping the Hokies to extend their winning streak. The Greek national scored 24 in the second half, a performance that included four 3-pointers. With the effort, he became the second ACC athlete to record two 30-point games this season joining Duke’s Cameron Boozer.
On the weekend, Avdalas led the Hokies in scoring again, this time with 16 points in another home victory. He recorded seven assists, the eighth time this season he has produced five or more. On the defensive end he also recorded three steals, a season high.
For the week, the guard averaged 23 points and shot 54% from the field.
Avdalas becomes the third Hokie in the ACC era to win the award multiple times (Jeff Allen in 2007-08 and Landers Nolley in 2019-20).
UP NEXT
The Hokies are back on Carilion Clinic Court on Sunday, December 20 to take on Elon. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m. on ACC Network Extra.
ON THE HORIZON
Tech opens ACC play at home on Wednesday, December 31 when rival Virginia visits Cassell Coliseum for a 2 p.m. tip on ACC Network.