The national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 11 has been announced, and it is Ta’Niya Latson from Florida State. The junior guard demonstrated her skills with a remarkable performance, securing her fourth double-double of the season by scoring 20 points and dishing out 10 assists in a win against Clemson. She continued to impress with her scoring prowess, achieving her seventh game of 30 points or more in a victory over Miami. In that match, Latson showcased her shooting accuracy by sinking all five of her attempts from beyond the arc and converting 11 out of 12 free throw tries. This recognition marks the second time in three weeks that Latson has been honored with this award.
The runner-up for the weekly honor is MiLaysia Fulwiley from South Carolina. The sophomore guard delivered strong performances, averaging 15.5 points, 4.0 assists, and 1.5 blocks in two victories against ranked teams. She scored 16 points in a match against Alabama and followed it up with 15 points against Oklahoma. In addition to her scoring, Fulwiley also achieved a personal best of seven assists in one game, which included an impressive behind-the-back pass after making a steal in the backcourt.
Several athletes received honorable mentions for their contributions, including Mikayla Blakes from Vanderbilt, Jordyn Jenkins from UTSA, and Shyanne Sellers from Maryland. Their performances throughout the week contributed to exciting games in women’s college basketball.
Additionally, UMass forward Megan Olbrys had a notable week, leading her team to a victory over La Salle while also facing a loss to Saint Joseph’s. Olbrys averaged 21.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks, demonstrating remarkable shooting precision by making 89.5% of her shots from the field. In the setback against Saint Joseph’s, she recorded 10 successful shots out of 11 attempts.
Fans and followers of women’s college basketball are encouraged to stay updated on the latest polls and rankings throughout the season.
