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Gonzaga's Lauren Whittaker named to watch list for Becky Hammon Award
- Story byThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
- Gonzaga's Lauren Whittaker named to watch list for Becky Hammon Award
Oct. 28—Coming off a breakout debut season, Gonzaga women's basketball forward Lauren Whittaker is expected to be one of the top players at the mid-major level.
The star junior was one of 25 players named Wednesday to the watch list for the Becky Hammon Award, which recognizes the best player in the mid-major ranks.
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Whittaker captured West Coast Conference Player of the Year honors last year in her first season of college basketball, averaging 19.1 points and 10.2 rebounds per game. The 6-foot-3 New Zealand native shot 53.6% from the field, leading the Zags to the WCC Tournament title and an NCAA Tournament appearance.
