After averaging 16.5 points, 7 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game, Cedar Rapids Jefferson alumn and Iowa Hawkeye Junior, Jarrod Uthoff earned himself a Big Ten weekly honor.

Uthoff was named "Player of the Week" by the Big Ten. For the week, Utoff shot 50% from the field (11 of 22) and three-point range (7 of 14).  He scored a game high 18 points, including 4 three-pointers, pulled down 7 rebounds and handed out 5 assists in the Hawks win over Ohio State.  Utoff chipped in 15 points, including a trio of three-pointers plus grabbed 7 rebounds and had 2 assists, one block and one steal in the Hawkeye's win over Nebraska.

Uthoff is also credited with helping lead the Hawkeyes to their first 2-0 start in Big Ten play since the 2002-03 season.

This is Uthoff's first carreer Big Ten Player of the Week honor.

The Hawkeyes host Michigan State this Thursday at Carver-Hawkeye.

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