By Gary Lloyd
TRUSSVILLE — LaGrange College freshman basketball player Isaiah Core was named the USA South Rookie of the Week for the week ending Nov. 17.
Core, a Trussville native who prepped at Huffman High School, averaged 19 points in the two games at the Guilford College Invitational, while being named to the all-tournament team.
In his first game as a collegian, Core had a team-high 16 points against tournament host Guilford. He led the Panthers to an 88-83 win over Johnson & Wales (N.C.), scoring a team-best 22 points. Core finished the tournament with nine assists, five rebounds and two steals.
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