Whittaker and Turner Lead Zags' Rise | Spokane News

Lauren Whittaker’s freshman season was historic—shattering records with 19.1 points and 10.2 rebounds per game, earning her WCC Player and Freshman of the Year honors—and Coach Lisa Fortier sees even bigger things ahead, pushing her to refine her shooting, drive to the basket, and step into a leadership role. Meanwhile, point guard Allie Turner, averaging 14.8 points and setting a three-point record, is also being challenged to elevate her defense and leadership. With a deep roster including Zerykha Aokuso, Teryn Gardner, Jaiden Haile, and Taylor Smith, the Zags are poised to spread the wealth and make opponents pay for focusing on just Whittaker and Turner. Preseason practices begin late September, and with both stars healthy, the Zags are ready to face tougher conference foes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ca8608b5ac8907af