This week's women's basketball Freshman Tracker is headlined by Mikayla Blakes' historic performance against Florida. However, there are other first-year players who are emerging as reliable pieces for programs looking to make a postseason push.

The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s college basketball for Week 13 of the season: Mikayla Blakes, Vanderbilt The freshman guard set the NCAA freshman single-game scoring record with 53 points against Florida.

Here's what Shea Ralph said about Vanderbilt women's basketball's loss to Ole Miss. In his first comments since being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier on Sunday, NBA superstar Luka Doncic penned a thank you letter to the Dallas Mavericks, their fans and the city of Dallas.