A redshirt sophomore forward from Villa Rica, Georgia, Nate Gordon of Emmanuel was incredibly strong for the Lions defensively last week in two league wins.
Gordon had three blocks and one steal on the week, while averaging nine defensive rebounds per game. Gordon averaged a double-double on the week with 11.5 points and 11.0 rebounds per game. He picked up a double-double with 17 points, 12 rebounds and one block in a league victory over Lees-McRae. Gordon followed that up with two blocks, one steal, 10 rebounds and six points in a conference win over King.
Gordon finished last week shooting a scorching 9-of-11 (82 percent) from the field. He also made five of his six free throw (83 percent) attempts on the week. Gordon is currently sixth in rebounding in Conference Carolinas at 7.2 per game.
2023-24 Conference Carolinas Men’s Basketball Weekly Awards
Week 6 (Dec. 18, 2023)
Player of the Week: Mason Taylor, Belmont Abbey
Defensive Player of the Week: Nate Gordon, Emmanuel