Cougar Downing of the Barton Community College men's basketball team was tabbed the week nine KJCCC Division I Player of the Week.

Downing was a consistent force for the Cougars including a crucial late three pointer helping Barton go 1-1 for the week. The sophomore averaged 25.5 points per game including a 28 point effort at Garden City then followed with a 23 point afternoon knocking down a late shot clock long range three-pointer keeping Barton in front with just a minute to play.

Downing finished over 51% shooting from the field on 23 shots, while sinking 87.5% (14-16) from the charity stripe, dishing out 3.5 assists and grabbing 4.5 rebounds per contest.

The award is the second for Downing on the season and the team's second weekly award on the campaign.

Downing and the Cougars will return to the hardwood Wednesday night with a trip to 10th ranked Hutchinson in a 7:30 p.m. start time. Barton will return home Saturday for Hall of Fame day in hosting their final home Saturday contest against Independence in a 4:00 p.m. tip-off.