BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - - Cumberland’s (Tenn.) Kenny Ellis and Malik Currie are the Mid-South Conference Men’s Basketball Players of the Week, conference officials announced on Monday.

MSC Men’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Week
Malik Currie - Cumberland (Tenn.) - So. - Forward - Jackson, Tenn.

• Currie recorded four steals, three blocks, and six rebounds in the season opener.
• He made an impact on both ends of the floor, collecting three offensive and three defensive rebounds.
• Currie also led all scorers with a game-high 22 points.
• Currie earns the first weekly honor of the season. 

MSC Men’s Basketball Offensive Player of the Week
Kenny Ellis - Cumberland (Tenn.) - Jr. - Guard - Mt. Juliet, Tenn.

• Ellis opened the 2026-27 season with a triple-double, recording 20 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in an 84-82 road loss to Kentucky Christian.
• He shot 60.0 percent from the field (9-of-15) and went a perfect 2-for-2 from the free-throw line.
• Ellis also collected 11 defensive rebounds and added one steal in the season opener.
• Ellis earns the first weekly honor of the season

 

Date	Men’s Basketball Players of the Week - School
	Offense	Defense
Oct. 26	Kenny Ellis - Cumberland (Tenn.)	Malik Currie - Cumberland (Tenn.)