Carleton named a Toyota Canada Players of the Week

Bridget Carleton

Bridget Carleton was awarded the Toyota Canada Players of the Week for Jan. 22-26, along with Purdue All-American centre Zach Edey, on Canada Basketball’s website.

Among the Canadian players who currently playing overseas, Bridget Carleton had a standout performance with Uni Gyor in Euroleague play. In a 91-80 win over KGHM BC Polkowice, the Chatham native scored 41 points.

Carleton had a monster scoreline, knocking down eight of her 10 three-pointers and going a perfect 11-11 from the free-throw line. She also grabbed six boards and four steals.

Carleton’s 41 points was the third highest game point total in modern EuroLeague women’s play.

With the regular season wrapping up soon, Carleton is averaging 18.3 points and 6.5 rebounds per game.