Ranking the top 10 girls' basketball players in Minnesota
October 28, 2020 at 9:49PM
Girls' basketball: Minnesota's Top 10 recruits
The Star Tribune's Ron Haggstrom ranks his top recruits in the state:
1. Maya Nnaji, Hopkins
6-4 forward, jr: A Top 10 recruit in the nation for the Class of 2022 with size and agility. (College: undecided).
2. Mara Braun, Wayzata
5-11 guard, jr.: Wasn't intimidated by head-to-head matchups with Paige Bueckers. (College: undecided).
3. Sophie Hart, Farmington
6-5 center, sr.: A defensive stalwart in the paint that the Gophers were hoping to land. (College: North Carolina State).
4. Adalia McKenzie, Park Center
5-10 guard, sr.: A versatile and multidimensional player who excels in the open court. (College: Illinois).
5. Mallory Heyer, Chaska
6-2 forward, jr.: A physical, aggressive frontcourt player who is relentless. (College: Minnesota).
6. Amaya Battle, Hopkins
5-11 guard, jr.: Knows how to change speeds and can play multiple positions. (College: undecided).
7. Taylor Woodson, Hopkins
6-0 guard, soph.: Averaged over 14 points per game as a freshman in star-studded lineup. (College: undecided).
8. Jenna Johnson, Wayzata
6-2 forward, sr.: Rebounding from a torn ACL after scoring at nearly a 23-point per game clip. (College: Utah).
9. Tessa Johnson, St. Michael-Albertville
5-11 guard, soph.: Can hit the three as well as get to the rim. (College: undecided).
10. Katie Borowicz, Roseau
5-6 guard, sr.: Lack of size overcome by leadership ability and competitive drive. (College: Minnesota).
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