Wyoming Guards Sweep Mountain West Weekly Honors, Boost Local Momentum
Leland Walker was named Mountain West Player of the Week and freshman Nasir Meyer earned Freshman of the Week honors for the second time, after strong showings in wins at home and on the road. The recognition highlights the University of Wyoming program as it returns to Laramie, with potential effects on local attendance, downtown businesses, and campus engagement across Albany County.
The Wyoming Cowboys swept the Mountain West weekly awards on December first when guard Leland Walker was named Player of the Week and freshman Nasir Meyer was named Freshman of the Week for a second time this season. The awards followed a home victory over Denver and a narrow road outing at No. 20 Texas Tech, where Walker posted a season high twenty eight points and averaged twenty two points for the week. Meyer averaged eleven points and contributed rebounds and assists, including a fourteen point game against Denver.
Those performances came as the Cowboys prepared to host Dartmouth in Laramie on the following Saturday. The recognition for Walker and Meyer raises the profile of the team during a week when local interest and ticket demand typically rise. For Albany County that can mean increased attendance at events on campus, more customers for downtown restaurants and retailers, and heightened visibility for community and university partnerships.
Beyond immediate economic effects, the awards intersect with institutional priorities at the University of Wyoming and county governance. Successful non revenue sports exposure can shape conversations about athletic budgets, facility investments, and student services as trustees and county leaders weigh competing funding needs. Strong showings by high profile players also tend to increase alumni engagement and donor attention, which can feed into strategic planning for academic and extracurricular programs.
The local civic implications extend to student and community involvement. Sustained team success can drive volunteerism, boost turnout for campus events, and create opportunities for collaborative outreach between the university and Albany County government. Conversely, it places a premium on transparent decisions by university and county officials about resource allocation, public safety at large gatherings, and infrastructure to support visitors.
With the Cowboys returning to Laramie, county residents and officials will be watching how on court achievements translate into off court outcomes for local businesses, municipal operations, and the university s broader goals.
