BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southwestern Athletic Conference announced weekly awards for Men’s Basketball on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, where Jackson State’s Mike Williams was named Player of the Week followed by Texas Southern’s Jason Kimbrough Jr. earning Prime Performer and Prairie View A&M’s Davis Bynum earned Newcomer of the Week.
 
SWAC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week: Mike Williams, Jackson State
The Sophomore from Dallas, Texas averaged 18.0 points per game over a three-game span to open the season for Jackson State, returning from a season-ending injury a season ago (just eight games in). He shot 46.2 (18-of-39) from the floor and 57.1 (12-of-21) from beyond the arc in the three games. He also connected on 85.7 (6-of-7) percent from the free throw line, while dishing out five assists and grabbing eight rebounds. The sophomore has averaged 21.5 points per game in two games off the bench (Tulane and Mississippi State), scoring 20 in an 87-85 win over Tulane and a career-high 23 in a loss to Mississippi State. Williams earns his first weekly award of the season.

SWAC Men’s Basketball Prime Performer of the Week: Jason Kimbrough Jr., Texas Southern
The Senior Guard from Maricopa, Arizona has emerged as one of Texas Southern's top offensive performers through the first two games of the 2026-27 season, averaging 15.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game. The Bowling Green transfer opened his Texas Southern career with 14 points and three steals against Grand Canyon before following with a team-high 16 points against LSU. Kimbrough delivered an efficient performance against LSU, shooting 50 percent (5-of-10) from the field and connecting on four of seven three-point attempts (57.1 percent). He also added three rebounds and an assist in 31 minutes. Through two games, Kimbrough has totaled 30 points and six three-pointers, establishing himself as a key perimeter scoring threat for the Tigers.
 
SWAC Men’s Basketball Newcomer of the Week: Davis Bynum, Prairie View A&M
The Junior from O'Fallon, Illinois has made an immediate impact for the Prairie View A&M men's basketball team, delivering an impressive three-game stretch while showcasing his scoring ability, efficiency and versatility. Bynum averaged 17.7 points and 10.7 rebounds per game, recording 53 total points and 32 rebounds while starting all three contests. Bynum was highly efficient offensively, shooting 55.6 percent from the field (20-of-36) and converting 13-of-22 attempts from the free-throw line. He also demonstrated his ability to contribute in multiple areas, collecting nine offensive rebounds, 23 defensive rebounds and adding nine assists, four steals and five blocked shots. Averaging 28.3 minutes per game, Bynum consistently provided a strong presence on both ends of the floor. His combination of scoring production, rebounding dominance and defensive versatility made him a valuable contributor to the Panthers throughout the week. With his ability to impact the game in several ways, Bynum has established himself as an important addition to the Prairie View A&M lineup.
 
 About the SWAC
The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is considered one of the premier HBCU conferences in the country and currently ranks among the elite in the nation in terms of HBCU alumni playing with professional sports teams.
 
Current championship competition offered by the league includes competition for men in Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field and Tennis.

Women’s competition is offered in the sports of Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.
 
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