The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 11 of the season:
Ta’Niya Latson, Florida State
The junior guard had her fourth double-double of the season with 20 points and 10 assists in a win over Clemson. She then had her seventh 30-point effort of the year in a win over Miami. Latson hit all five of her 3-point attempts in that game and finished 11 of 12 from the free throw line. It’s the second time in three weeks that Latson won the award.
Runner-Up
MiLaysia Fulwiley, South Carolina. The sophomore guard averaged 15.5 points, 4.0 assists and 1.5 blocks in a pair of wins over ranked opponents. She had 16 points against Alabama and 15 against Oklahoma. She also handed out a career-high seven assists, including one off a behind the back pass after swiping a steal in the backcourt.
Honorable Mention
Mikayla Blakes, Vanderbilt; Jordyn Jenkins, UTSA; Shyanne Sellers, Maryland.
Keep an eye on
UMass forward Megan Olbrys led the Minutewomen to a win over La Salle and a loss to Saint Joseph’s. She averaged 21.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.0 blocks while shooting 89.5% from the field. She made 10 of her 11 shots in the loss to Saint Joseph’s.
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