Alli VanKooten Award Defender of the Week Week Of 2/16/2026 Sport Women's Basketball School The Master's Year Junior Position Hometown Lynden, WA High School Northwest University / Lynden Christian HS Alli VanKooten delivered a commanding defensive performance in The Master’s 77-48 win over Arizona Christian. The junior center pulled down a career-high 19 rebounds, including 12 on the defensive end, completely controlling the boards and limiting second-chance opportunities. Her presence in the paint altered shots, secured possessions, and fueled transition opportunities for her team. VanKooten also took on the challenge of guarding the GSAC’s leading scorer, holding Emily Till to just 12 points while contributing 20 points of her own. A four-time GSAC Defensive Player of the Week, VanKooten once again demonstrated why she is one of the conference’s premier defensive anchors.