Jaylen Nowell has been named NBA G League Player of the Week for his performances in games with the Capital City Go-Go the week of February 3–9.
Nowell, who signed a 10-day contract with the Washington Wizards on February 8, averaged 33.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 4.0 assists while shooting .629 from the field and .729 from the three-point range during the week. His performances helped the Go-Go secure a win at Salt Lake City on February 4 and at home versus Oklahoma City on February 8.
On February 4, Nowell had a historic night, becoming the third player in Go-Go history to score 40-plus points in a game, reaching a career-high 43 points.