A freshman forward from Wilmington, North Carolina, Mikhail Pocknett of King had eight steals and one block in a 3-0 week for the Tornado.
In the three victories, Pocknett averaged 16 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. In King's rivalry win over Lees-McRae, Pocknett finished his efforts with 18 points, eight rebounds, five steals and two assists. He followed that up by posting 12 points, five rebounds and three steals in a win over Johnson & Wales. In King's win over North Greenville, Pocknett finished with a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds to go along with one assist and one block.
Pocknett is presently tied for fourth in Conference Carolinas with 1.8 steals per game.
2023-24 Conference Carolinas Men’s Basketball Weekly Awards
Week 12 (Feb. 5, 2024)
Player of the Week: KJ Jones II, Emmanuel
Defensive Player of the Week: Mikhail Pocknett, King