Bendigo Spirit point guard Kristi Harrower has been named Player of the Week in Round 17 of the WNBL after scoring a career high 40 points on Sunday.

There was jockeying for positions in Round 17 as the top six teams battled to secure their place on the ladder before the end of the regular season.

Sydney Uni Flames keep the Townsville McCafe Fire out of the top three defeating them 77-73 at New Projects Australia Stadium in Townsville on Friday night.

Karen Dalton coached her 218th WNBL game on Friday. The milestone alone, though impressive, signifies much more for one of Australia’s great basketball families.