FCSAA Weekly Awards: January 20, 2026

The FCSAA would like to congratulate all student-athletes who are recognized as part of its Weekly Awards. Honroees are automatically submitted for NJCAA Consideration on behalf of the FCSAA. 

DI Men's Basketball Player of the Week | DII Men's Basketball Player of the WeekWomen's Basketball Player of the Week

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DI Men's Basketball Player of the Week

Deven Bates

Deven Bates, Pensacola State
So. | G
Jackson, Miss.

  • Averaged 23.5 points, 11.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 3.5 steals in two games
  • Shot 48.6 percent (17-of-35) from the field and 91.7 percent (11-of-12) from the line
  • Had 23 points, 15 rebounds and five assists in the Pirates' 72-57 win over nationally-ranked Tallahassee State
  • Narrowly missed a second double-double, finishing with 24 points and eight rebounds in a OT loss at nationally-ranked Northwest Florida State

Other nominees: Sean Register, Eastern Florida State; Braylon Roman, Northwest Florida State; Michael Moten, St. Petersburg; Tyrese Lacey, Daytona State; Mason Blazer, Florida SouthWestern; Tyler Bey, Florida SouthWestern


DII Men's Basketball Player of the Week

Albert Laguerre

Albert Laguerre, Florida State College at Jacksonville
Fr. | G
Jacksonville, Fla. 

  • In his lone game of the week, he recorded a double-double in a 72-68 loss to St. Petersburg
  • In 47 minutes, he tallied 29 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and three steals
  • He shot 43.5 percent (10-of-23) from the field and 90.0 percent (9-of-10) from the line

Other nominees: Sam Wolff, Palm Beach State


Women's Basketball Player of the Week

Meredith Venner

Meredith Venner, Miami Dade
Fr. | C
San Andres, Colombia

  • Averaged 20.0 points, 16.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.0 steal and 2.0 blocks in two games
  • Shot 56.0 percent (14-of-25) from the field and 68.8 percent (11-of-16) from the free throw line
  • Helped the Sharks to a 2-0 week with consecutive double-doubles
  • Tallied 20 points and 18 rebounds vs. St. Petersburg; 20 points and 14 rebounds vs. Santa Fe

Other nominees: Carrington Jones, Northwest Florida State; Chelsea Bishop, Florida SouthWestern