Kobe Brown named Lute Olson National Player of the Week 

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

After a big performance in the Braggin' Rights game, Mizzou's Kobe Brown was named the Lute Olson National Player of the Week.

Against the No. 16 Illini, Brown had a career-best in 31 points to go with eight assists, five rebounds and four steals. His 31 points are the most ever by a Mizzou player in the McBride Homes Braggin’ Rights Game, while his eight assists are also a career high and his four steals are a season best. 

The award is named in honor of Hall of Fame coach Lute Olson, who won 776 games in 34 seasons, 24 of which were spent at the University of Arizona.

Up next - Mizzou will be back at home on Wednesday night, hosting No. 19 Kentucky at 6 p.m.