Feb. 1, 2010
BIG TEN WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Allyssa DeHaan, Michigan State
Sr., 6-9, C, Grandville, Mich.
DeHaan earns her second Player of the Week honor this season and the eighth of her career after leading the Spartans with 24 points and 10 rebounds in a win at Northwestern on Thursday. DeHaan’s 24 points marks a single-game season high for the Spartans and came on 56 percent shooting from the floor. The performance marked the senior’s third double-double of the season and the 18th of her career. The 6-9 center also recorded five blocks in the contest, putting her just 12 away from the NCAA’s all-time record. Among DeHaan’s 24 points were two baskets in the final two minutes that broke a tie and put Michigan State up for good. Her 10 rebounds increased her career total to 861, placing her fourth on the Spartans’ career list.
Last MSU POW: Allyssa DeHaan (Dec. 14, 2009)
FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Morgan Johnson, Iowa
C, 6-5, Platte City, Mo./Platte County
Johnson takes home her first Freshman of the Week honor after leading Iowa to a 70-50 win over Purdue on Sunday. The freshman tallied 16 points on 7-of-8 shooting, making her first seven shots. She also pulled down 11 rebounds for her third double-double of the season. Her 16-point performance was two off her career high, and 11 rebounds is one off her personal best. The 6-5 center also added a pair of blocks as the Hawkeyes won their third straight game.
Last IOWA FOW: Jaime Printy (Jan. 18, 2010)
