Tech's Favors ACC rookie of the week

Georgia Tech forward Derrick Favors was named ACC rookie of the week after averaging 14 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.7 blocked shots while Tech went 2-1 in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-Off. He shot 81 percent from the floor in the tournament, going 17-for-21, and is second in the ACC in field goal percentage (.700) on the season.

Favors recorded his first career double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds in Sunday's 85-67 win over Boston University.

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