Furman named KJCCC Player of the Week after filling up the stat sheet last week

For the second time this season and second straight week, a Butler women's basketball player has been voted as the KJCCC Div. I Women's Basketball Player of the Week by the Jayhawk conference. This time, is was MeKayla Furman's stellar offensive week that earned her the honor.

In just 50 minutes of court time last week, MeKayla Furman, junior guard from Oklahoma City, OK, had her best offensive week averaging 25.5 points per game in the Grizzlies two victories. Furman scored 19 points on the road Wednesday night on 9-11 shooting and followed that up with a career high 32-point performance on Saturday. Furman shot an eyepopping 82% on the week finishing 23-28 form the floor while shooting perfect from long range 3-3 and from the charity stripe going 2-2. She also was a handful on the glass pulling down 6.5 rebounds per game while picking up five steals on the week. On the season, Furman is shooting over 60% in all three categories, FG- 61%, 3PT- 60% and FT- 65%.  

Butler Players of the Week in the KJCCC this season:

Week 4: MeKayla Furman

Week 3: Ashlei Kirven