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Donald Hand Jr. leads Boston College to victory with a career high performance

Highlights
  • Donald Hand Jr. was honored as the ACC player of the week on Monday.
  • He scored a career-high 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a crucial game against Fairleigh Dickinson.
  • This achievement marks the first time a father-son duo has both won ACC player of the week honors in the history of the award.
Story

In Boston, Massachusetts, Boston College guard Donald Hand Jr. has made a significant mark in college basketball history by being named the Atlantic Coast Conference men’s basketball player of the week. This honor, awarded to him on a Monday, is notably historic as he joins his father, Donald Hand Sr., who earned the same accolade for Virginia in January 2000. Consequently, they have become the first father-son duo to achieve this recognition since the inception of the award in 1972. Hand Jr. achieved this feat following a standout performance on Saturday when he scored a career-high 29 points and secured 10 rebounds to lead Boston College to a 78-70 victory over Fairleigh Dickinson. In that game, he contributed significantly during the closing moments, scoring eight of the team's final ten points and demonstrating his capability under pressure. His performance not only helped his team win but also solidified his standing as a leading player, as he currently leads Boston College in scoring with an average of 15.3 points per game, and ranks eighth in the ACC in rebounding with an average of 7.5. Meanwhile, his father, Donald Hand Sr., received the same honor 24 years ago, making this a memorable week for their family, showing how talent can be passed through generations. With this recognition, Donald Hand Jr. is poised for a bright future in college basketball, potentially paving the way for a professional career if he continues to perform at this level.

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