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Ten metro players to watch

By Jim Paulsen, Star Tribune, 11/30/15, 2:43PM CST

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A look at some of the best on the court this season, including Alaina Jarnot of Maranatha Christian.


Maranatha Christian Academy's Alaina Jarnot, shown trying to split the Ada-Borup defense in a state tournament game last season, is among the metro players to watch. Star Tribune file photo: Kyndell Harkness

(All players are seniors unless noted.)

 

Andrayah Adams, St. Paul Como Park, G

Averaged 29.8 points per game in 2014-15. Signed with St. John’s (N.Y.)

 

Ashley Bates, Hopkins, F

Relentless rebounder with a soft touch inside. Signed with Hampton

 

Hanna Crymble, Champlin Park, C

Terrific all-around athlete with size (6-foot-3). Signed with Vermont.

 

Mikayla Hayes, Park Center, jr., C

Loads of talent in a 6-2 frame. Can score, rebound and defend.

 

Hannah Hedstrom, Minnetonka, G

True point guard who will take on a larger scoring role. Signed with Lehigh.

 

Suzanne Gilreath, Fridley, G

Exploded onto the scene last year with a 28.3 ppg avg.. Signed with Wisconsin.

 

Alaina Jarnot, Maranatha Christian, G

Averaged 18.3 points, 8 assists for Class 1A runners-up. Signed with Monmouth.

 

Abby Kain, Simley, F

Averaged a double-double – 17 points, 13.3 rebounds – late year. Signed with Northern Colorado.

 

Sarah Kaminski, Minnehaha Academy, G

A 1,000-point scorer despite ACL injuires to both knees. Signed with George Mason.

 

Meghan Mandel, Orono, C

At 6-4, her length is a matchup nightmare. Signed with Marquette.

JIM PAULSEN

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