MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The SSAC announced the 2026-27 SSAC Men’s Basketball Players of the Week. Life swept the awards this week with Triston Conger taking home Offensive Player of the Week, while Sergio Corta earned Defensive Player of the Week. The awards are for the week of October 26-November 1.
Offensive: Triston Conger (Life – R-SR – G – Hendersonville, Tenn.)
- This is his first career weekly award
- Conger averaged 23.7 points per game, including scoring more than 30 points in two of the three games for the Running Eagles this week
- He shot 76.9 percent from the floor and was a perfect 4-for-4 from distance on the week
Defensive: Sergio Corta (Life – SO – G – Madrid, Spain)
- This is his first career weekly award
- Corta averaged 7.7 defensive rebounds per game in a 3-0 week for Life, recording a double-double in two of the three outings
- He added four steals and two blocks on the week as well, including a pair of takeaways at Southeastern
Previous Winners (Offensive, Defensive)
Week 1: Robert Harris (Point), Chris Dorbor (Thomas)