Yassine Idrissa, a first-year forward from Rockville, Maryland, was named the United East Conference Men’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Week on Monday, Dec. 9. This marks the first career weekly honor for the 6-foot-6 player from Wootton High School.
Idrissa’s standout performances helped the St. Mary’s College of Maryland Seahawks secure two conference victories and extend their winning streak to five games. The Seahawks earned a narrow 70-67 road win against Notre Dame of Maryland University on Dec. 4, followed by a 77-65 home victory over the University of Valley Forge on Dec. 7.
Across the two games, Idrissa contributed 36 points, shooting 60% from the field (12-of-20). He also collected 23 rebounds, recorded nine blocks, made three assists, and stole the ball twice.
In the win over Notre Dame (Md.), Idrissa came close to achieving a triple-double with 16 points, nine rebounds (five defensive), and a career-high eight blocks. He followed that performance with his third double-double of the season against Valley Forge, recording career highs in points (20) and rebounds (14, six defensive) while also registering two steals.
Idrissa currently leads the United East Conference in blocks per game (2.5), ranks fifth in rebounds per game (8.6), and holds the sixth-best free throw percentage (.794).
St. Mary’s College, boasting a 5-3 overall record and a 3-0 mark in conference play, will look to continue their strong form on Saturday, Dec. 14. The Seahawks are set to face Misericordia University (4-2) at 3 p.m. in the Michael P. O’Brien Athletics & Recreation Arena as part of the Seahawk Holiday Classic.
2024-25 United East Men’s Basketball Defensive Players of the Week
- Nov. 11 – Livingston Cross, Penn College, Sr., G
- Nov. 18 – Cam’Ron Martel, Saint Elizabeth, Jr., F
- Nov. 25 – Josiah Hardy, Cairn, Gr., F/G
- Dec. 2 – Daryl Coleman, Keystone, Jr., F
- Dec. 9 – Yassine Idrissa, St. Mary’s College, Fy., F
