EABL's Isaac Fiagbe and the WEABL's Adaora Dioramma are the latest pair of winners, with CoLA providing both picks after a couple of big wins this past Wednesday.
As CoLA continue to go toe-to-toe with unbeaten Barking Abbey in the South Conference, last year's playoff finalists need to reel off positive results until the London duo can meet once again.
That was no different this past Wednesday as CoLA went to Copleston and fended off an upset, coming through as 76-71 winners against a Suffolk programme who have won just once this season.
Isaac Fiagbe more than played his part in the win, with a team-high 23 points and a game-high 17 rebounds making for a monster double-double outing.
Shooting at 53% (8/15 FG) plus dishing three assists provided further value, and his +/- of +12 was second only to team mate Khyle Capanzana (+15).
Speaking about the performance, Fiagbe said: "Winning Player of the Week is a reflection of both the team’s hard work and my own drive.
"I focus on bringing energy on both ends of the floor, helping my teammates, grabbing boards, and finishing strong. It’s all about the collective effort, and we’re moving in the right direction."
City of London Academy - Southwark head coach Jay Williams added: "Isaac played with a real high energy throughout the game and really showed he has another gear he can play at, so I’m very happy for him and I’m sure he will continue to rebound and make his teammates better."
An honourable mention also goes to Copleston's Charlie Smythe for his 30-point, 13-rebound double-double in the same game, adding three assists and three steals in the losing effort.
Providing a high-quality performance in one of the week's biggest games is always going to put a player at the front of the POTW queue, and that was certainly the case with CoLA's Adaora Dioramma.
The talented young forward had game-highs for points (17) and rebounds (13) in the top of the table clash with previously unbeaten Copleston, working hard around the basket and mid-range to shoot 7/15 (46%) for the game.
Two assists, two blocks and a steal were a bonus, and Dioramma was also the most fouled player in the contest (5) as Copleston tried anything they could to slow her down.
Keeping Copleston forward Louisa Gibbins to a relatively meagre stat line (8pts, 7reb, 3/11 FG) was also a big tick on her performance as the young forwards battled it out down low.
Dioramma said: "I was happy with my performance. Missing the first game against Copleston due to injury was frustrating for me, I was glad to get back on the floor with my team, contribute to our win and put in a good all round performance from inside and outside.
"My shot has improved a lot so I was glad to see ball go through the hoop consistently."
City of London Academy - Southwark head coach Jackson Gibbons added: "It was a solid performance from Adaora, she is putting better and better performances together, it was nice to see her so confident in herself.
"She knows her ceiling and is ascending in the right direction."
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