James Mays of the Colorado 14ers was named the NBA D-League Performer of the Week for games played during the week of Dec. 8, 2008.  He is the first rookie to earn Performer of the Week honors this season.  

Mays led Colorado to a 2-1 record this week while averaging 25.7 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists. Mays' week was highlighted by a 37-point performance in a win over Rio Grande Valley on Tuesday.  His 37 points ties Tulsa?s Ronald Dupree and Joe Crawford of Los Angeles for most points scored in a game this season.