
Sydney Kin Chosen as SSC Player of the Week
MELBOURNE, Fla. - University of Tampa standout Sydney Kin continued to receive recognition as the Sunshine State Conference announced her as its Player of the Week for a pair of performances against league opponents.
Kin is awarded Player of the Week honors for the fourth time in 2022-23 with her play in Tampa's wins over Saint Leo and Florida Southern. In a 78-62 win against Saint Leo, Kin tallied a 20-point / 11-rebound double-double. The Carey, Ohio product then recorded a 20-point / 12-rebound double-double, both game highs, in a 65-44 win against FSC. Kin added two blocks and a steal in the victory. Last week, the forward/center totaled 40 points by shooting 56% from the field (15-27) and 77% from the line (10-13). Kin averaged 20.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, 1.0 blocks, 1.0 steals, and 33.5 minutes per game.
Sunshine State Conference Athletes of the Week are chosen from a pool of nominees for their performances during the week of February 6 - 12, 2023. Athletic Communication Directors of member institutions nominate athletes.
2022-23 SSC Women's Basketball Award Winners (Player; Defense)
Nov. 14: Sydney Kin (Tampa); Lauryn Vieira (Eckerd)
Nov. 21: Mya Giusto (Tampa); Sydney Kin (Tampa)
Nov. 28: Maddie Frederick (NSU); Domenica Zamora (FSC)
Dec. 5: Maya Price (Eckerd); Lauryn Vieira (Eckerd)
Dec. 12: Maya Price (Eckerd); Sofia Persson (Eckerd)
Dec. 20: Sydney Kin (Tampa); Aiste Vaitekunaite (Florida Tech)
Jan. 2: Mariyah Fletcher (PBA); Jumoke Adaramoye (Saint Leo)
Jan. 9: Ella Fiore (Lynn); Sydney Kim (Tampa)
Jan. 16: Melijah Sullivan (Tampa); Sydney Kin (Tampa)
Jan. 23: Maddie Frederick (NSU); Mariyah Fletcher (PBA)
Jan. 30: Sofia Persson (Eckerd); Kiki McIntyre (Saint Leo)
Feb. 6: Sofia Persson (Eckerd); Lauryn Vieira (Eckerd)
Feb. 13: Sydney Kin (Tampa); Jada Marone (Lynn)