Morrissey averaged 15.0 points, 8.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists in two UW-La Crosse victories during the week. He scored 20 points in a 67-55 win at Bethany Lutheran College (Minn.) on Nov. 27, going eight-of-eight from the field, including four-of-four from three-point range. Morrissey also had eight rebounds, four assists, one blocked shot and one steal. He then finished with 10 points, nine rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots and two steals in the Eagles' 84-69 win at UW-Eau Claire on Dec. 1. UW-La Crosse is 6-0 on the season for the first time since 1996-97.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Lewis Mau, Sophomore, Guard, Colfax, Wis.
UW-Oshkosh, Cory Nickel, Junior, Guard, Waupun, Wis.
UW-Platteville, Chas Cross, Junior, Center, Winnebago, Ill.
UW-Stout, Keith Rash, Junior, Guard, Milwaukee, Wis. (Vincent)
UW-Superior, Jarrod Peterson, Junior, Guard, Plymouth, Minn. (Wayzata)
UW-Whitewater, Darnell Harris, Freshman, Forward, Milwaukee, Wis. (Hamilton)