Kansas' Jaliya Davis Earns 7th Straight Big 12 Freshman Honor

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Kansas women's basketball forward Jaliya Davis has been named the Big 12 Freshman of the Week for the seventh consecutive week, setting a new league record. The 6-foot-2 forward from Overland Park, Kansas leads the Jayhawks in scoring and is second in the conference at 22.4 points per game in conference play.

Why it matters

Davis' record-setting streak highlights her dominant start to her college career and the Jayhawks' rise as a program. As a former McDonald's All-American, her individual success could help propel Kansas into NCAA Tournament contention.

The details

Davis, who comes from Blue Valley North High School, initially played sparingly in non-conference play due to lower leg pain. However, since debuting with 21 points and seven rebounds against West Virginia on Jan. 1, she has won the Big 12 Freshman of the Week honor every single possible week. By reaching seven straight weeks, she has passed former Kansas State star Ayoka Lee for the record number of consecutive awards.

• Davis was limited to 14 points in 24 minutes at Texas Tech on Feb. 10.
• Davis scored 25 points in a victory over Houston at Allen Fieldhouse on Saturday.
• The Jayhawks will travel to face K-State at Bramlage Coliseum on Saturday at 4 p.m.

What’s next

With two weeks left in the regular season, Davis has a chance to surpass the record for most Freshman of the Week awards in a single season, currently held by former Kansas State star Ayoka Lee.