Cory Higgins (Colorado) and Marquis Gilstrap (Iowa State) have been selected as the Phillips 66 Big 12 Player and Rookie of the Week, respectively, for games of March 1-6 in voting by a panel of media covering the Conference. Higgins picked up his second career player honor, while Gilstrap received his sixth rookie recognition of the season.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Cory Higgins, Colorado, Jr., G, 6-, 180, Danville, Calif./Monte Vista/The Pendleton School [Fla.]
Higgins averaged 24.5 points and 4.5 rebounds as the Buffaloes picked up victories at Nebraska (81-68) and against Texas Tech (101-90). The junior guard started with 19 points, a team-high six rebounds, four steals and four assists versus the Huskers. He followed that performance with a game-high 30 points, three rebounds and two steals against the Red Raiders. It was his third 30-point game of 2009-10 and the fifth of his career. In two contests, he shot 71.4 percent from the field (15-of-21), including 1-of-3 from beyond the arc. Higgins also made 18-of-24 (.705) free throws.

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Marquis Gilstrap, Iowa State, Sr., F, 6-7, 215, Covington, Ga./East Side/Gulf Coast CC [Fla.]
Gilstrap posted two double-doubles, while averaging 14.0 points and 13.0 rebounds in a 1-1 week for the Cyclones. In a 69-67 loss to Missouri, The senior scored 15 points with 13 rebounds and shot 50 percent (7-of-14) from the field. He then notched 13 points and 13 boards in an 85-82 overtime win at No. 5 Kansas State. Over two games, he connected on 8-of-12 (.667) free throws with an assist, two blocks and three steals. Gilstrap led the league in rebounding in conference action with 10.3 per contest.

via big12sports.com