Women’s Basketball’s Kyren Whittington Named to the AAC’s Weekly Honor Roll
Nov 20, 2023 | Women's Basketball
DALLAS, Texas – Tulane's Kyren Whittington was named to American Athletic Conference's Weekly Honor Roll for the week from Nov. 13 - Nov. 19, the league office announced this afternoon.
In leading the women's basketball team to a 2-0 week, Whittington averaged 15.5 points and 6.0 rebounds while shooting 42.1 percent from the field (8-for-19), 50 percent from three-point range (3-for-6) and 75 percent from the free throw line (12-for-16). Whittington also tallied four steals and three assists in the two games. She started her week with a 20-point and seven rebound effort in the 71-46 victory against Prairie View A&M (11/14). Whittington also drew five fouls and had two steals against the Panthers. She then put up 11 points and five rebounds in the team's 64-58 win over Mercer on the road (11/19). Whittington also had a pair of steals and drew 11 fouls in the game against the Bears.
Whittington is the first Tulane women's basketball player to be honored by the league office with a weekly award since Feb. 27, 2023 when she was also named to the AAC Weekly Honor Roll.
On the season, Whittington leads the team with her average of 15.5 points per game while shooting 42.2 percent from the field, 41.7 percent from three-point range and 82.6 from the free throw line. She has scored in double figures in all four games and has led the squad in scoring in two of the first four contests.
Next, Tulane travels and spends the Thanksgiving Break at the Cayman Islands Classic from Nov. 24-25. The Green Wave face off with Virginia on Friday at 10 a.m. and then take on No. 9 nationally Virginia Tech at 10 a.m. on Saturday with both games being held at John Gray Gymnasium.
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In leading the women's basketball team to a 2-0 week, Whittington averaged 15.5 points and 6.0 rebounds while shooting 42.1 percent from the field (8-for-19), 50 percent from three-point range (3-for-6) and 75 percent from the free throw line (12-for-16). Whittington also tallied four steals and three assists in the two games. She started her week with a 20-point and seven rebound effort in the 71-46 victory against Prairie View A&M (11/14). Whittington also drew five fouls and had two steals against the Panthers. She then put up 11 points and five rebounds in the team's 64-58 win over Mercer on the road (11/19). Whittington also had a pair of steals and drew 11 fouls in the game against the Bears.
Whittington is the first Tulane women's basketball player to be honored by the league office with a weekly award since Feb. 27, 2023 when she was also named to the AAC Weekly Honor Roll.
On the season, Whittington leads the team with her average of 15.5 points per game while shooting 42.2 percent from the field, 41.7 percent from three-point range and 82.6 from the free throw line. She has scored in double figures in all four games and has led the squad in scoring in two of the first four contests.
Next, Tulane travels and spends the Thanksgiving Break at the Cayman Islands Classic from Nov. 24-25. The Green Wave face off with Virginia on Friday at 10 a.m. and then take on No. 9 nationally Virginia Tech at 10 a.m. on Saturday with both games being held at John Gray Gymnasium.
DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL TULANE ATHLETICS APP
Download the official mobile app of Tulane Athletics. Now, you can stay in touch with the Green Wave anytime and anywhere on your Android or iOS mobile device.
FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA
For behind-the-scenes coverage, follow Tulane women's basketball (@GreenWaveWBB) on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
TICKETS
Tickets for the football, volleyball, men's and women's basketball seasons can be purchased by calling 504-861-WAVE (9283), logging on to TulaneTix.com or visiting the ticket office at the James W. Wilson Jr. Center.
WE ARE NOLA BUILT
Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, All-Americans, professional athletes and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out at NolaBuilt.com.
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/ Women's BasketballPostgame WBB: HC Ashley Langford, Sherese Pittman, Victoria Keenan
Sunday, February 23
Postgame WBB: HC Ashley Langford - 2/15/25
Saturday, February 15
Postgame WBB: HC Ashley Langford, Kyren Whittington, & Amira Mary - 2/1/25
Saturday, February 01
Postgame WBB: HC Ashley Langford, Sherese Pittman, Victoria Keenan- 1/29/25
Thursday, January 30
