Faried earned OVC Player of the Week and picked up two double-doubles in helping lead the Eagles to a pair of wins, one a close game in a tough environment at South Dakota, the other a key Conference game against Austin Peay on ESPNU. His 15 points and 15 rebounds versus USD came in only 26 minutes of action and his 12 points and 19 rebounds versus APSU included a key offensive rebound at the end of overtime followed by a pair of free throws that helped seal the win. He also had a highlight reel dunk and four blocks vs. APSU.