WILLIMANTIC, Conn. – Eastern Connecticut men's basketball first year Cooper Steele was named Little East Conference Rookie of the Week, the conference announced on Monday (Nov. 9).

Steele began his career with 13 points in Eastern's game against New Paltz. The North Granby, Conn., native finished the game 5-for-8 from the floor and 3-for-6 from three-point range. He also added three rebounds and one assist.

Steele and the rest of the Warriors will be back in action on Wednesday, Nov. 11, when Eastern travels to Johnson & Wales (R.I.) at 7 p.m.