Aaryn Ellenberg (Oklahoma), Sharane Campbell (Oklahoma) and Nneka Enempkali (Texas) were chosen Phillips 66 Big 12 Women's Basketball Players of the Week, as selected by a media voting panel for games from Jan. 16-22. Ellenberg was honored for the first time this season and fourth occasion her career. Campbell picked up her second freshman of the week award while Enempkali received her first.
Phillips 66 Big 12 Player of the Week
Aaryn Ellenberg, Oklahoma, G, So, Las Vegas, Nev.
Aaryn Ellenberg was the leading scorer in Oklahoma's wins over No. 23 Kansas State and Texas with averages of 24.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.5 steals. The sophomore guard scored 31 points and had a career-high nine steals in OU's upset of K-State in Manhattan. She hit her first seven shots, including five 3-pointers, for 19 first-half points. Ellenberg then led the Sooners past Texas with an 18-point, seven-rebound performance at home. For the week she connected on 47.2 percent (17-of-3) of her field goals, including 72.7 percent (8-of-11) from three-point range, and 77.8 percent (7-of-9) from the free throw line. Ellenberg is now fifth on OU's career 3-point charts with 145 made in just 52 games.
Phillips 66 Big 12 Co-Freshmen of the Week
Sharane Campbell, Oklahoma, G, Spencer, Okla.
Sharane Campbell averaged 8.0 points and 4.0 rebounds in Oklahoma's wins over Kansas State and Texas last week. She came off the bench to energize the OU offense against Texas with a 3-for-3 performance from beyond the arc in the first half. The rookie guard entered the game just 2-for-9 from three-point range. She ended the game with 15 points and five rebounds along with an assist, a block and a steal.
Nneka Enemkpali, Texas, F, Pflugerville, Texas
Nneka Enemkpali averaged 7.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in Texas' win over Iowa State and loss at Oklahoma last week. She earned her first two starts of the season and averaged 24 minutes of playing time. The forward recorded a season-high nine points at OU and was one UT's co-leaders on the boards with eight rebounds. Enemkpali is averaging 6.2 rpg in Big 12 games compared to 4.2 rpg in non-conference action.
Phillips 66 Big 12 Players of the Week
Nov. 15 -- Christine Flores, MU, F, Sr
Nov. 21 -- Brittney Griner, BU, C, Jr
Nov. 28 -- Chassidy Fussell, UT, G, So
Dec. 5 -- Kierra Mallard, TTU, F, Sr
Dec. 12 -- Christine Flores, MU, F, Sr
Dec. 19 -- Brittney Griner, BU, C, Jr
Dec. 27 -- Morgan Hook, OU, G, So
Jan. 2 -- Chelsea Poppens, ISU, F, Jr
Jan. 9 -- Brittany Chambers, KSU, G, Jr
Jan. 16 -- Brittney Griner, BU, C, Jr
Jan. 23 -- Aaryn Ellenberg, OU, G, So
Phillips 66 Big 12 Freshmen of the Week
Nov. 15 -- DaShawn Harden, OU, G
Nov. 21 -- Nikki Moody, ISU, G
Nov. 28 -- Nikki Moody, ISU, G
Dec. 5 -- Liz Donohoe, OSU, F
Dec. 12 -- Brynn Williamson, ISU, G
Dec. 19 -- Sharane Campbell, OU, G
Dec. 27 -- Liz Donohoe, OSU, F
Jan. 2 -- Sharane Campbell, OU, G
Jan. 9 -- Liz Donohoe, OSU, F
Jan. 16 -- Liz Donohoe, OSU, F
Jan. 23 -- Sharane Campbell, OU, G and Nneka Enempkali, UT, F