Richard Bland Names Tim Bing Jr. Athlete of the Week

SOUTH PRINCE GEORGE, Va. -- Richard Bland College freshman men's basketball standout guard Tim Bing Jr./District Heights, Maryland has been named the Athletics Department's Athlete of the Week for the period February 8-14.  He helped the Statesmen (21-4, 13-2) to a 1-1 week, posting seven points, three rebounds and 13 assists in 32 minutes off the bench in the two games.  Bing dished out a season-high 11 assists in just 15 minutes during a 104-82 home win past CCBC Dundalk (Md.) on Feb. 12, tying for the third-highest single-game total in the modern history of the program (since 2013-14).

Through 25 games, Bing is averaging 5.4 points (fifth on the team), 2.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists (second) for Richard Bland, ranked No. 8 in this week's NJCAA Division II Top 20 Poll.  He is playing 14.7 minutes per game, while shooting 45% (44-98) from the field, including 41% (14-34) on three-point field goals, and 69% (33-487) at the free throw line, adding 26 steals (fifth). 

Please click on this link for Tim's full biography.  Athletes of the Week are chosen by members of the Richard Bland Athletics Department.

Q: How does it feel to be named Richard Bland Athlete of the Week?
TB: It feels good to be noticed on and off the court.

Q: How did you get started in basketball and how long have you played?
TB: I got started at a young age when my mom and grandma were looking for activities for me to try.  They found out that basketball was for me in fourth grade.

Q: What do you like most about your team?
TB: We are always together on the court and off the court.  We are really like a family.

Q: Who is your funniest teammate/why?
TB: Harrison Mitchell.  He just always has jokes.

Q: Do you have any pregame rituals/superstitions?
TB: No, I actually try to keep the game off my mind until an hour before tip-off.

Q: What is your favorite place on campus/why?
TB: Patriot Hall.  It's where I get my work done, and where I spend the majority of my time.

Q: What is your favorite class/professor/why?
TB: My favorite class has been English 101-02 with Danielle Resnick, Adjunct Instructor of English.  She is very supportive to all of her students and she is always willing to help.