University of Northern Colorado Athletics

Denker Earns Fourth Big Sky Player of the Week Honor
2/10/2026 2:01:00 PM | Men's Basketball
GREELEY, Colo. – Northern Colorado men's basketball standout Quinn Denker was named Big Sky Conference Co-Player of the Week, the league announced Monday, marking his fourth weekly honor of the 2025-26 season.
Denker powered the Bears to a pair of road wins last week, averaging 22.5 points and 6.5 assists per game as Northern Colorado earned an 88-74 victory at Weber State on Feb. 5 and a 69-61 win at Idaho State on Feb. 7. He guided the offense with efficiency and poise throughout the week, helping UNC extend its current winning streak to four games and continue its climb in the Big Sky standings.
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Denker powered the Bears to a pair of road wins last week, averaging 22.5 points and 6.5 assists per game as Northern Colorado earned an 88-74 victory at Weber State on Feb. 5 and a 69-61 win at Idaho State on Feb. 7. He guided the offense with efficiency and poise throughout the week, helping UNC extend its current winning streak to four games and continue its climb in the Big Sky standings.
FOLLOW THE BEARS: Fans can follow and stay up to date on all the Bear action at uncbears.com and on social media. Follow the Bears on X (formerly Twitter) (@UNC_BearsMBB), Instagram (@UNC_BearsMBB), and Facebook (/UNCBearsMBB).
Players Mentioned
UNC Weekly Press Conference - Steve Smiley (Mar 3)
Tuesday, March 03
Steve Smiley, Quinn Denker and Ciara Piffarerio Press Conference vs Montana
Tuesday, March 03
UNC Weekly Press Conference - Steve Smiley (Feb. 24)
Tuesday, February 24
Steve Smiley, Quinn Denker and Brock Wisne Press Conference vs NAU
Saturday, February 21













