Mason Falslev was named the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week on Monday, according to a Utah State University Athletics announcement. The senior guard helped the Utah State men's basketball team open the 2026-27 season with a 2-0 start.
Falslev, a native of Benson, Utah, recorded a double-double during a victory against Omaha on Saturday. He tallied team-highs of 22 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, and four steals in that contest. In a game against Idaho State on Monday, Falslev recorded nine points, nine rebounds, three assists, and two steals.
Across the two games, Falslev averaged 15.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 3.0 steals per game. He shot 54.2 percent from the field and 66.7 percent from the free throw line during the two matchups.
Other conference honors announced Monday included Gonzaga forward Davis Fogle as the Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week and Washington State guard Jaylen Harrell as the Pac-12 Freshman of the Week.
Utah State is scheduled to host Utah Tech on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m., and the game will be broadcast on the Pac-12's YouTube page.
