February 12, 2012

Bogut named Eastern Conference Player of the Week

The NBA announced today that Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played March 8 through March 15.

Last week, the Bucks went 3-0 with wins over Boston, Utah and Indiana.  The three wins extended the teams winning streak to 6 games and 12 of their last 13.

During the stretch, Bogut led the team with 19.3 points, 13.7 rebounds and 3.7 blocked shots.  He recorded a double-double in all three games, including a 25-point, 17-rebound night in the Bucks 86-84 win over the Celtics.

Bogut is averaging 16.2 points, 10.4 assists and 2.5 blocks per game on the season.