Here are the Six Canadians who put up standout performances this week in the NCAA.
Michelle Plouffe (Edmonton, AB) – Utah, Jr.
Michelle helped power Utah in a rout of Houston Baptist with her speed and all-round game. She finished with 16 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks.
Kyle Wiltjer (Portland, OR) – Kentucky, So.
Kyle went 7 of 9 from 3-point range en route to 23 points. More importantly, he grabbed 12 rebounds to notch his first collegiate double-double in a W vs. Lipscomb.
Katherine Plouffe (Edmonton, AB) – Marquette, Jr.
The Golden Eagles dropped the decision to Toledo, but Katherine still managed to put up 17 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 steals.
Dwight Powell (Toronto, ON) – Stanford, Jr.
Despite the loss to NC State, Powell put together a solid line with 23 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 blocks.
Wumi Agunbiade (Pickering, ON) – Duquesne, Jr.
Agunbiade grabbed 7 offensive and 8 defensive rebounds to go along with 18 points, 2 assists, a steal and 3 blocks in a close 62-57 win over James Madison.
Anthony Bennett (Brampton, ON) – UNLV, Fr.
The frosh continues to impress. In a win vs. N. Iowa, Anthony put up 20 points and 12 boards while contributing 3 blocks on the defensive end.