AUGUSTA, Ga. - Kyle Hrncir was named NABC/D2CIDA National Player of the Week. The redshirt junior adds this to his weekly awards after taking home his second GLVC Player of the Week award of the season on Monday.
Hrncir becomes the first Peacock to win the NABC/D2CIDA National Player of the Week since Jake Hilmer in 2024. Hilmer notched the award once during the 2022-23 season and twice during the 2023-24 campaign.
The redshirt junior led the Peacocks (7-1, 3-0 GLVC) to a 3-0 week over three GLVC foes. This included wins over Quincy (Ill.) (4-4, 1-2 GLVC), Lincoln (Mo.) (4-4, 1-3 GLVC) and No. 5 Missouri S&T (5-1, 2-1 GLVC). Hrncir averaged 23.3 points, nine rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.3 steals last week.
The Peacocks were also featured in the NABC Division II Coaches' Poll. UIU received votes for the first time this season, totaling 24, which ranks 27th in the nation. Upper Iowa plays Clarke at home on Sunday at 12 p.m.
#4 Kyle Hrncir (F, 6-5, 220, R-Jr., Farmington, Minn. / Farmington HS)
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Averaged 23.3 points, shooting 24-for-47 (51.1%) from the field in UIU's 3-0 week
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Added nine rebounds per game, 2.3 assists per game, and 1.3 steals per game
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Scored 23 points and hauled in 11 rebounds in an 87-80 win over No. 5 Missouri S&T
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Totaled 19 points, shooting 4-for-5 (80%) in the second half to secure an upset over S&T
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Had another double-double with 31 points and 10 rebounds in a 19-point comeback win in overtime vs. Quincy (Ill.)
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Recorded 13 of his 16 total points in the second half to secure a gritty win against Lincoln (Mo.), 76-62
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Had two double-doubles, bringing his total up to five on the season
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Helped the Peacocks start 3-0 in conference play for the first time since joining the GLVC
NABC/ D2 CIDA National Player of The Week History
2025-26: Kyle Hrncir (12/9/25)
2023-24: Jake Hilmer (1/31/24)
2023-24: Jake Hilmer (11/14/23)
2022-23: Jake Hilmer (11/30/22)
