Buchanan was named Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive week, this time earning the honor at the Ohio Wesleyan Bishop Classic/Hoops for Hope tournament Dec. 28-29. Against No. 16/19 UW-Oshkosh Dec. 28, Buchanan had a game-high 18 points to go with four rebounds, two assists, and two steals in handing the Titans their first loss of the season. Then, in the title game against host Ohio Wesleyan Dec. 29, Buchanan again led all scorers with 23 points while adding seven rebounds and a steal on the way to Hope's 73-44 road win.