Nov. 19, 2007

Coral Gables, FLA (www.hurricanesports.com) – Senior center Anthony King, who led the Hurricanes men’s basketball team to thechampionship of the O’Reilly Auto Parts ESPNU Puerto Rico Tip-Off last week, hasbeen named the Muscle Milk Student-Athlete of the Week for the period November 19-25.

For the tournament, King averaged 11.7 points, 9.3 rebounds and 4.0 blockedshots. The fifth-year senior had 13 points, 5 rebounds and 7 blocked shots inthe Canes 85-61 victory over Marist in the tournament opener last Thursday. Hefollowed up with a 10 point, 15 rebound and 3 blocked shot effort againstVirginia Commonwealth in the semi-finals Friday and scored 12 points to go alongwith 8 rebounds and 2 blocked shots in Miami’s 64-58 victory over Providence inthe tournament final Sunday.