SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - University of Sioux Falls freshman guard Brogan Madson is a national name now.

The Mankato, Minnesota native was named the NCAA Division II National Player of the Week on Tuesday by the Division II Conference Information Directors of America — a fitting honor after one of the most explosive offensive weeks in Cougar history.

Madson averaged 38.0 points, 5.5 assists, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.5 steals per game while shooting 64 percent from the field (23-of-36), connecting on 10-of-16 from three-point range and 20-of-25 from the free-throw line. USF split its two Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference games, rallying past Wayne State 119-114 in overtime before falling 104-93 at Augustana.

The Wayne State performance may go down as one of the best in program history. Madson poured in a career-high 45 points in 41 minutes — 23 in the first half alone — shooting 14-of-18 from the field and 4-of-6 from three. With the game tied and overtime just underway, he drained a three-pointer to give USF the lead for good, finishing with six assists as the Cougars outlasted the Wildcats in a 119-114 thriller.

Two nights later in Sioux Falls, Madson kept the momentum going with 31 points against Augustana on 9-of-18 shooting, including 6-of-10 from beyond the arc. He added seven rebounds, five assists, and three steals in 38 minutes — the kind of complete performance that makes scouts take notice.

His 76 combined points for the week were the headline, but it was the all-around impact that stood out. The award is his second NSIC South Player of the Week nod this season and his first national recognition.

As the Cougars make their postseason push, Madson is emerging as one of Division II's most dangerous freshmen — and the country is starting to notice.

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