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Brandon Paul: Big Ten Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Brandon Paul, Illinois

* Scored a season-high 35 points to lead No. 13/14 Illinois to a road win over No. 10/10 Gonzaga
* Shot 10-for-16 from the field, making nine of his last 11 shots, also draining five threes and hitting 10 of 11 attempts from the free-throw line
* Also recorded four rebounds, three assists, three steals and two blocks in the 85-74 win
* Recorded a double-digit scoring game earlier in the week with 14 points against Western Carolina to average 24.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2.5 steals and 1.5 blocks for the week
* Earns his second career Player of the Week honor
* Last Illinois Player of the Week: Brandon Paul (Jan. 16, 2012)

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