MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The SSAC announced the 2026-27 SSAC Men’s Basketball Players of the Week. Malik Franklin of William Carey was named Offensive Player of the Week and Levi White of Faulkner was named Defensive Player of the Week. The awards are for the week of November 2-8.
 
Offensive: Malik Franklin (William Carey – SR – G – Vicksburg, Miss.)
•This is his second-career weekly award
•Franklin averaged 29.5 points per game, while shooting 38% from 3-point range and 86% from the charity stripe in a 1-1 week
•He tallied 34 points in a loss to No. 9 LSU-Shreveport
 
Defensive: Levi White (Faulkner – SO – F – Locust Fork, Ala.)
•This is his first career weekly award
•White averaged 12.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.7 blocks and 1.3 steals across a 3-0 week for the Eagles
•His biggest moment came in a win over Florida Memorial when he blocked a shot at the end of regulation to force overtime
 
Previous Winners (Offensive, Defensive)
Week 1: Robert Harris (Point), Chris Dorbor (Thomas)
Week 2: Triston Conger (Life), Sergio Corta (Life)