The LSU men’s basketball squad has been a different team with sophomore guard Tim Quarterman running the show. On Monday, the Southeastern Conference league office took notice.
Quarterman was named the SEC Player of the Week following his historic performance this weekend, the league announced Monday.
Quarterman delivered LSU’s first triple-double in 13 years during the Tigers’ 73-63 win against Ole Miss on Saturday.
The 6-foot-6 Quarterman tallied 18 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists against the Rebels, making him one of only three players in LSU history to record a triple-double.
Former Tiger Shaquille O’Neal registered six triple-doubles during his three-year career at LSU, but Quarterman joined legend Pete Maravich as the only players to accomplish the feat with assists.
O’Neal recorded LSU’s last triple-double against BYU March 19, 1992 with 26 points, 13 boards and 11 blocks.
Since LSU coach Johnny Jones inserted Quarterman into the starting lineup against Alabama Feb. 7, the Tigers have gone 5-2 and won four of their last five games. Quarterman is averaging 10.4 points, 6.1 assists and 5.2 rebounds during the span.