Karl Wolfgang named NJCAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week

Haverhill, MA (11/30/2023) — Northern Essex Community College freshman center Karl Wolfgang (Douala, Cameroon) has been named the NJCAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week for the week ending November 26th.

Wolfgang who helped lead the Knights to a pair of wins in the 2nd annual NECC Turkey Classic over the holiday weekend averaged a double-double in wins over SUNY Adirondack and Suffolk County Community College on his way to being named to the All-Tournament team.

On Saturday he recorded 17 points with nine rebounds and three blocked shots and came back on Sunday with 13 points and 16 rebounds two steals and one block.

Northern Essex Community College, the first Federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution in New England, is an education leader for the Merrimack Valley. Through a supportive learning environment and cultural inclusion, NECC embraces all identities and inspires initiative and excellence through top-notch affordable certificate and associate degree programs online and at campuses in Haverhill and Lawrence. NECC offers many bachelor's degree transfer options, workforce development and community education classes, and is host to the NECC Police Academy, MassHire Merrimack Valley, and Gallaudet University's Regional Center for the deaf and hard of hearing. Visit Northern Essex online at www.necc.mass.edu.