Flynn leads the Orange with 120 points going into the seventh game of the 2008-09 campaign.
Flynn Named BIG EAST Player of the Week
12/1/2008 4:06:08 PM | Men's Basketball
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Sophomore guard Jonny Flynn was named the BIG EAST Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday. Flynn helped guide the Orange to three wins last week, including victories against top 25 powers Florida and Kansas.
In Syracuse’s 89-83 win against the No. 17/18 Gators, Flynn tied the team lead in points with 18 after going five-for-seven in field goals and making all of his free throw attempts. A day later, Flynn nailed a three-pointer at the end of regulation to force overtime with the Jayhawks. He led the team with 25 points and had five assists. Flynn earned tournament MVP honors for his performances in the two games.
On Friday, the Orange faced Virginia in the first of six-consecutive home games at the Carrier Dome. After trailing the Cavaliers, 49-29, at the halftime break, Flynn led a second-half charge in which he scored 12 of his 15 total points to give the Orange a 73-70 win. He also contributed six assists.
So far this season, Flynn has shot 34-of-63 for a team-high 120 points. He has started all six games recording a team-leading 30 assists and is second on the team with 10 steals.
The Orange continues its six-game homestand tonight in the Dome in a 7 p.m. matchup with Colgate. The Raiders are Syracuse’s most familiar opponent as the two squads have met every season since 1993. This will be the 161st meeting of the two teams.
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