ST. LOUIS -- Drake men's basketball freshman guard Kevin Overton was named Missouri Valley Conference Freshman of the Week, the conference announced on Monday, Nov. 20.

Kevin Overton delivered on the offensive and defensive end for the Bulldogs last week. Overton added 19 points with five rebounds, a block and an assist in the 87-67 win last Tuesday against SW Minnesota State. Overton was tied with Atin Wright as Drake's leading scorer with 22 points while distributing three assists and swiping a steal in the 85-77 win versus Oakland to open the Cayman Islands Classic. Overton finished the week shooting 15-28 from the field and 8-17 from beyond the arc including five 3-pointers against Oakland. 

Drake men's basketball will conclude its appearance in the Cayman Islands Classic on Tuesday, Nov. 21.