WALTHAM, Mass. – For the second time in as many weeks, Bentley University freshman guard Jordan Mello-Klein (Sharon/Thayer Academy) has been recognized as the Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week in the Northeast-10 Conference.

In a 1-1 week, Mello-Klein averaged 14 points, eight rebounds and 3.5 assists while playing 63 turnover-free minutes and shooting 65 percent (11/17). He had a career-best 17 points, on 6-of-8 shooting, in an 89-86 win over Stonehill, and also had ten rebounds against the Skyhawks for his first career double-double. Mello-Klein also had 11 points and six rebounds at Jefferson.

Through his first four collegiate games, Mello-Klein has averaged 12.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists, one steal and no turnovers for the 3-1 Falcons. His field goal percentage is .656, sixth best in the NE10, and he has made half of his six three-pointers.

The Northeast-10 Weekly Honor Roll included junior guard Ryan Richmond (Toronto, Ont./ Thomson Collegiate), who averaged 22 points, three assists, two rebounds and one steal while shooting 47 percent overall. Against Stonehill in an 89-86 win, he led the Falcons with a season-high 29 points, three rebounds, two assists and one steal.

Bentley is back in action Tuesday for a Northeast-10 game at Assumption College.