Lauren Whittaker named to Becky Hammon Award watchlist for 2027
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 11:14 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Lauren Whittaker has been named as one of 25 nominees for the 2027 Becky Hammon Player of the Year Award, honoring the top mid-major player in college basketball. This recognition comes after a standout season where she was the West Coast Conference Player of the Year and set a single-season school record with 348 rebounds. Whittaker, who is rebuilding after a previous knee injury, continued her strong performance in a recent exhibition game, scoring 24 points. Gonzaga opens its season on November 2 against North Dakota State.
- •Whittaker is a redshirt sophomore from Canterbury, New Zealand.
- •She led Gonzaga with 24 points in an exhibition victory on October 27.
- •Gonzaga plays North Dakota State on November 2 to start the season.
- •Whittaker broke the school record for rebounds last season.
- 11:14 PMYahoo Sports — Lauren Whittaker Named to Becky Hammon Award Watchlist
"Gonzaga has had one other masterful forward win this coveted honor.
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