Elton Brown today was named NBA Development League Player of the Month for games played in January.

In  10  games, Brown averaged 17.9 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks.  During  a  14ers'  five-game  winning  streak,  the  6-9 forward from the University  of  Virginia  averaged  19.8 points on .571 (32-56) shooting from  the  field. Brown also recorded seven double-doubles and grabbed a season-high  18 rebounds twice ? Jan. 15 against Albuquerque and Jan. 21
vs. Rio Grande Valley.

Through  25  games  this season, Brown is averaging 20.0 points and 11.0 rebounds.

The  14ers?  (14-11)  next game is tonight in Broomfield, CO, against the Iowa Energy (11-15) and can be seen for free via live streaming video the league?s official website d-league.com.

Others  receiving  consideration for D-League Player of the Month honors were  Brown?s  teammate  Kaniel  Dickens,  Randy Livingston of the Idaho Stampede,  Ian  Mahinmi  of  the  Austin  Toros, and Carlos Powell of the Dakota Wizards.