PHILADELPHIA -  La Salle sophomore Tyreek Duren has been named the Philadelphia Big 5 Player of the Week, it was announced today.
 
Duren averaged 21 points, four rebounds, and 3 assists per game in a 2-0 week for the Explorers. He shot 16-for-26 (61.5%) from the floor and 6-for-11 (54.5%) from beyond the arc in the two contests.
 
Against Boston University, he had 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists before tallying 19 points in a victory over Hartford.
 
Duren, a Cousy Award nominee for the top collegiate point guard, is averaging 13.4 ppg. and 4.2 apg. for the Explorers (10-4, 0-0 A-10).
 
La Salle opens Atlantic 10 play on Wednesday versus Xavier at 6 PM.