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Lauren Whittaker prepares for pivotal season with Gonzaga in Pac-12

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 9:24 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Lauren Whittaker prepares for pivotal season with Gonzaga in Pac-12

Summary

Lauren Whittaker, a 6-3 forward for Gonzaga, returns after a redshirt season due to an ankle injury. Celebrated as the 2025-26 West Coast Conference Player of the Year, she aims to break program records set by Yvonne Ejim. With summer practices underway, Whittaker is integrating new teammates and focusing on building chemistry with junior guard Allie Turner. The squad has retained experienced players, and with fewer new faces compared to last year, the team anticipates a smoother adjustment as they prepare for their first season in the Pac-12.

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Status Watch

•Lauren Whittaker is a standout player returning from a redshirt season.
•She broke Gonzaga's single-season rebounding record with 348 rebounds.
•The team retained most of its core players from last season.
•Whittaker aims to surpass Yvonne Ejim's program records.
•Gonzaga women's basketball prepares for new challenges in the Pac-12.

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9:24 PMYahoo Sports — EXCLUSIVE: Lauren Whittaker and the Zags Prepare for New Era in Pac-12

What they're saying

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After a redshirt season rehabbing an ankle injury in 2024-25, 6-3 forward Lauren Whittaker of Canterbury, New Zealand, immediately made her presence known throughout college basketball in the States. Now she looks to surpass the great Yvonne Ejim in multiple program records during her career with the Gonzaga Bulldogs. The 2025-26 West Coast Conference Player […]
— Yahoo Sports

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