PITMAN, N.J. (11/24/25) – Daniel Dextraze has been named the New Jersey Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week, while Malachi Jeffers-Viera has been tabbed the NJAC Rookie of the Week.

Dextraze averaged 12.5 rebounds, 7.5 points and 2.0 assists per game as the Cougars went 1-1 this week. The junior finished with 11 points and 13 rebounds in the victory over Baruch on Saturday.

Jeffers-Viera averaged 11.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 blocks per game over the Cougars two games this past week. The rookie posted 12 points, six rebounds and three blocks in the victory over Baruch on Saturday.

Kean hosts Stockton tomorrow.