Former UConn star Diana Taurasi was named the WNBA's Western Conference Player of the Week after averaging 22.7 points and 4.3 assists in three games.

Taurasi had 26 points in an 85-80 win over Minnesota, 21 points and five assists in win over Atlanta and 21 points and six assists in loss to Los Angles.

Chicago center Sylvia Fowles was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week afrer averaging 25 pointa and 13.7 rebounds in three games.