Kansas’ Christian Braun earned his second career Big 12 Men’s Basketball Player of the Week honor while Oklahoma’s Tanner Groves was named Newcomer of the Week for the second time this season.

Braun poured in a career-high 31 points, including 22 in the second half, in Kansas' 95-75 road win at St. John's. The junior guard shot 10-of-16 (62.5%) from the field, including 2-for-4 from three-point range, and 9-of-10 from the free-throw line. He also tied a season- high with eight rebounds and had four assists and a team-high three steals. It was Braun's fourth career 20-point scoring game, including his first of the season.

Groves led Oklahoma with 20 points and eight rebounds in a 74-67 victory over No. 12/14 Florida. The senior forward finished the night 8-for-11 shooting (72.7%) and added two assists and a block. It was Groves’ third game of the season with 20-plus points.  

Big 12 Player of the Week
Christian Braun, KU, G, Jr.

Big 12 Newcomer of the Week
Tanner Groves, OU, F, Sr.