IRVING, Texas – The American Athletic Conference has announced the winners of the league’s weekly women’s basketball honors, for the week ending Sunday, January 9.
Player of the Week
Laila Blair * So. * G * Houston
Blair was a key force for 2-0 Houston to open conference play, as the Cougars remain the hottest team in The American riding a six-game winning streak overall. Blair averaged 17.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game to kick off conference play. Blair scored 11 points and ripped down eight rebounds, dishing out five assists with two steals in a 66-61 win at Wichita State on Jan.