The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 5 of the season:

Lauren Betts, UCLA

The senior post opened Big Ten play with a double-double, setting season highs in points (24), rebounds (14) and blocks (5) in a win over previously unbeaten Oregon. She had 13 points and 11 rebounds by the half as the Bruins rolled.

Runner-up

Brynn McCurry , Villanova. The junior forward helped the Wildcats go 3-0 last week. She averaged 20.7 points, seven rebounds, and two assists per game. She shot 62% from the field and helped Villanova upset then-No. 25 West Virginia. McCurry had 21 points and a career-best nine rebounds in that win.

Honorable mention

Aaliyah Chavez , No. 9 Oklahoma; Hannah Hidalgo , No. 19 Notre Dame; Olivia Miles , No. 8 TCU.

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