South Florida’s Enis and Florida Atlantic’s Parker Earn American Athletic Conference Basketball Honors

BOCA RATON, Fla. – South Florida guard Wes Enis and Florida Atlantic forward Josiah Parker have been named the American Athletic Conference Player and Freshman of the Week, respectively, for the week ending February 15, 2026. The recognition comes as South Florida solidifies its position atop the conference standings and Florida Atlantic continues its season.

Wes Enis Named Player of the Week

Wes Enis, a junior guard for the Bulls, averaged 21.5 points, and 6.0 rebounds in two crucial road games against Wichita State and Florida Atlantic. USF Athletics reports that Enis recorded a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds against Wichita State on February 11. He then followed up with a standout performance of 27 points, including five 3-pointers, in an overtime victory against Florida Atlantic on February 15, as reported by The Associated Press and WPBF.

Josiah Parker Earns Freshman of the Week Honors

Josiah Parker, a freshman forward for Florida Atlantic, showcased an impressive performance, averaging 19.0 points and 10.0 rebounds across games against Rice and South Florida. Parker registered double-doubles in both contests, including a 25-point, 10-rebound effort against Rice on February 11, and a 13-point, 10-rebound performance against South Florida on February 15.

Other Notable Performances

Several other players received honorable mention for their performances during the week:

• Jordan Riley (East Carolina): Averaged 20.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists.
• Trae Broadnax (Rice): Averaged 23.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.5 assists.
• Jamir Simpson (UTSA): Averaged 15.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists.
• Rowan Brumbaugh (Tulane): Recorded 28 points, 14 rebounds, and 13 assists.
• Kenyon Giles (Wichita State): Averaged 27.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 3.0 steals.

South Florida Remains Atop the American Conference

With the win over Florida Atlantic, South Florida has strengthened its position at the top of the American Athletic Conference standings, achieving a 10-3 record in league games. This marks the third-most single-season conference wins in program history, according to USF Athletics.

Florida Atlantic Continues to Struggle

The loss to South Florida marks the sixth consecutive defeat for Florida Atlantic, as noted by The Associated Press and Palm Beach Post.