Jackson, Mich. - After dropping a career-high 33 points in Marian's season opening win over IU-Southeast, the Knights' Brody Whitaker was named as the Crossroads League's Player of the Week. Whitaker's honor is the first of his career.

Whitaker scored at will on Saturday in the Knights' season-opener, leading all players in the season-opening 90-76 win over IU-Southeast. Whitaker's 33 points tops his previous career-high by 10, as he shot 52 percent from the floor while adding eight rebounds, one steal, and one block to his totals. The junior drained 11 total shots from the floor, including three trifectas and an 8-11 day at the foul line. 

The Knights will gear up for an exhibition matchup on Friday night, as they take on the Indiana Hoosiers at Assembly Hall in Bloomington. Tip is 6:30 p.m.

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