McLennan's Diatta & Clawson named Players of the Week

McLennan Basketball players swept the North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference's Player of the Week awards for Jan. 22-29.

Sophomore Bineta Diatta claimed the women's award. The 6-1 forward from Saly, Senegal, recorded two double-doubles last week, 15 points and 13 rebounds against Temple, and 16 points and 10 rebounds against Ranger. For the week, she had 39 points and 30 rebounds to go along with eight assists, five steals and three blocks.

Sophomore Jared Clawson earned the men's award. The 6-0 guard from Alexandria, Virginia, and transfer from Ranger College, shot 8-11 from the field, 2-5 from 3-point range and 4-4 from the free throw line for 22 points in the Highlanders' 66-52 win at Ranger. He finished the week with 38 points, three assists and two steals.