UM's Sims Big Ten co-player of week

12/29/2008

ANN ARBOR - Michigan forward DeShawn Sims was named the Big Ten's co-player of the week today.

Sims registered 20 points and 20 rebounds in the Wolverines' win over Florida Gulf Coast last Monday to earn the honor. He shared the award with Illinois' Trent Meacham.

Sims is third in the Big Ten in scoring with 17.2 points per game and leads the conference with 9.2 rebounds per game. UM will be in action tonight at 7 against North Carolina Central at Crisler Arena.