NEW HAVEN, Conn. (Jan. 3, 2024) - Georgian Court Men's Basketball freshman Justin Harper set season-bests last week as the Lions returned from break against Goldey-Beacom. His efforts led to him earning the first CACC Rookie of the Week honor for the 2024 calendar year.

Harper finished 6-9 against the Lightning scoring a season-best 16 points. He was 1-2 from behind the arc and made all three free throw attempts. Harper also set a season-best pulling down eight rebounds, while adding an assist. 

For the season, Harper is averaging 6.2 points per game and shooting 46.7% overall. He's played in all 11 Lion contests making three starts. 

Harper and the Lions close out a five-game homestand later this week with two more nonconference games. They're at home Thursday, Jan. 4 against the District of Columbia and Saturday, Jan. 6 against Queens. Both games tip off at 12 p.m.