Miles Sadler named Big 12 Freshman of the Week

West Virginia University point guard Miles Sadler has been named the Big 12 Men’s Basketball Freshman of the Week and selected for the conference’s Starting Five. Sadler averaged 20.5 points and 7.5 assists during a two-game stretch in which the Mountaineers went 2-0.

In his debut against Niagara, Sadler recorded 16 points, nine assists, and three steals, becoming only the third player in the last 15 seasons to achieve those specific marks in a Division I debut. He followed this with a 25-point performance against Stetson. Sadler shot 56.7 percent from the field during the week and maintained a 3.0 assist-to-turnover ratio.

A highly touted recruit from Brampton, Ontario, Sadler is considered one of the highest-rated players to sign with West Virginia University. Prior to joining the Mountaineers, he played for Bella Vista Prep in Arizona and represented Canada at the FIBA U17 World Cup.