In a standout performance, senior forward Fardaws Aimaq of the California Golden Bears has been named the PAC-12 Player of the Week. Aimaq’s exceptional play included two impressive double-doubles during the front end of a three-game homestand against Washington and Washington State. On Thursday, Aimaq showcased his skills with an 8-14 shooting performance, tallying 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists in 32 minutes.
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Despite a tough 77-75 loss to the Washington Huskies, Aimaq’s contributions did not go unnoticed. On Saturday, he continued his stellar performance, shooting 7-14 with 18 points, 14 rebounds, and 2 steals in 38 minutes, securing an 81-75 victory over the Washington State Cougars. Aimaq’s remarkable performances contribute to his season average of 15.4 points per game and 10.7 rebounds per game. In the two games against
Washington and Washington State, he accumulated 36 points, 24 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 steals, two blocks, and impressively committed only one turnover in a total of seventy minutes. Aimaq now boasts 12 double-doubles for the season, with 4 in conference play. The California Golden Bears, now standing at 3-5 in conference play and 7-12 overall, hold the 10th position in the PAC-12.
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The recent victory over the Washington State Cougars has already surpassed last year’s conference win total, marking a significant improvement from a challenging 3-29 campaign, where they finished 2-18 in conference play and endured a 16-game losing streak. Under the guidance of first-year coach Mark Madsen, the Golden Bears, led by Aimaq and guard Jaylon Tyson, have shown considerable improvement. They are poised to continue their momentum and build a winning streak as they face arch-rival Stanford at home this Friday.
