"Ralph won SEC Coach of the Year, and her young starting backcourt got some shine, too: Sophomore scorer Mikayla Blakes won SEC Player of the Year and point guard Aubrey Galvan was named SEC Freshman of the Year."
"Blakes's 27 points per game lead the country in scoring. 'Prove me wrong, that that's not the SEC Player of the Year and the National Player of the Year,' Ralph said after her guard's 34-point performance in an 86-70 win against a stingy Texas defense in February."
"Galvan's presence this year has let Blakes focus on what she does best: catch, get set, and shoot in a single motion."
Shea Ralph, former UConn assistant, has transformed into a successful head coach for Vanderbilt, leading the team to record wins. The Commodores, ranked No. 6, excelled in the SEC, with Ralph earning Coach of the Year. Sophomore Mikayla Blakes, leading the nation in scoring, and point guard Aubrey Galvan received significant accolades, including SEC Player of the Year and SEC Freshman of the Year. Their performances have drawn recognition from competitors, solidifying their status in the tournament.
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