More than just Hopkins: Ten girls' basketball preseason metro players to watch
December 5, 2019 at 2:53AM
![Eastview guard Cassidy Carson (25) collided with Lakeville North guard Lauren Jensen (15) in the second half, resulting in a foul call against Carson. ] AARON LAVINSKY • aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com Lakeville North played Eastview in a Class 4A semifinal game on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/J57Y5YLTYB3FITNHYZKXN77QXY.jpg?&w=712)
Mara Braun, Wayzata, G, 5-11, soph.: Well-rounded guard with speed and athleticism.
Kendall Coley, St. Louis Park, G, 6-2, junior: Versatile player with plenty of length.
Sophie Hart, Farmington, C, 6-4, junior: Game changer on defensive end of the floor.
Mallory Heyer, Chaska, F, 6-1, soph.: Can run the floor and provide inside presence.
Lauren Jensen, Lakeville North, G, 5-10, senior: Terrific ability to score in a variety of ways. College: Iowa
Jenna Johnson, Wayzata, F, 6-2, junior: Coming off breakout season of a year ago.
Mackenzie Kramer, St. Michael-Albertville, G, 5-10, senior: Can score as well as find open teammates. College: Lehigh
Adalia McKenzie, Park Center, G, 5-10, junior: Relentless competitor who utilizes athleticism.
Molly Mogensen, Farmington, G, 5-7, senior: Five-year starter will do what it takes to win. College: Creighton
Alexis Pratt, Stillwater, G, 5-5, junior: Uses outstanding speed to get to the basket.
RON HAGGSTROM
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