The Northwest Conference is proud to announce its Student-Athletes of the Week in Basketball for the week of January 21st through January 27th.
Women’s Basketball - Student-Athlete of the Week
Korin Baker I F | Whitman | SR | Waucanda, Wash. | Curlew
Baker posted her fourth double-double of the season to help the No. 7 nationally ranked and undefeated Blues rally in the second half to beat Linfield. Baker’s 20 points and 11 rebounds were both game highs. She also handed out three assists and recorded a pair of steals on the weekend.
Men’s Basketball - Student-Athlete of the Week
Taj Phillips I PG | Puget Sound | SR | Pleasanton, Calif. | Bishop O'Dowd
Senior Taj Phillips spearheaded the Logger attack with an impressive 30-point outing in their comeback win over Willamette, shooting 50% from the field (8-16) and converting 11 of his 12 free-throw attempts. Phillips also contributed eight rebounds and eight assists in his 39 minutes on the floor.