Gary Payton Pac-12 Player of the Week

Oregon St.'s Gary Payton II has been named the Pac-12 Player of the Week, after leading the Beavers to a home sweep of the visiting LA schools.

GP II had 18 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 5 steals in the 66-55 win over UCLA on Thursday evening, and followed it up with a 21 point, 10 board double-double against USC, but sealed the win with a steal, and the free throw, that put the 59-55 win away.

It was the first time GP II has been named the conference player of the week, giving his family 10, as he joined his father, who was so honored 9 times, more than anyone else ever.

Andy_Wooldridge@yahoo.com