The standout national player for Week 16 of women’s college basketball has been announced:
**Zoe Brooks, N.C. State**
Zoe Brooks, a sophomore guard, delivered an extraordinary performance, scoring a career-high 33 points alongside 10 rebounds in a thrilling double-overtime victory against the top-ranked Notre Dame. Her impeccable precision at the charity stripe, where she went 14-for-14, was crucial in securing the win. In addition, Brooks contributed significantly with 17 points, five rebounds, and two steals in N.C. State’s triumph over Georgia Tech. Over the week, she maintained an impressive average of 25 points across games against two ranked opponents.
**Runner-Up**
**Lauren Betts, UCLA**
Coming in as runner-up is UCLA’s junior center, Lauren Betts. She delivered a remarkable performance with 22 points, seven rebounds, six blocks, and three assists in their victory over then-No. 25 Illinois, setting a new single-season block record for the school. Betts continued her exceptional form, scoring another 22 points and collecting 12 rebounds in a close 67-65 win against Iowa, adding three more blocks to her record.
**Honorable Mention**
Other notable performers included Raegan Beers from Oklahoma, JuJu Watkins from USC, and Riley Weiss from Columbia.
**Keep an Eye On**
Another formidable player to watch is Richmond’s junior forward, Maggie Doogan, who averaged an impressive 29.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists. Her standout moment was a 33-point display against VCU, where she had a stellar shooting night, making 12 of her 16 shots and hitting all six of her free throws.
