Here are our top 20 Indiana senior pre-season
picks for the upcoming season in ALPHABETICAL ORDER. We will be updating this list as the season
takes shape. (*Indicates players from the Northwest Indiana Region).
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Jennifer DesJean
(6'0") Perry Meridian
- Jennifer has excellent skills,
plays with a lot of intensity, and is considered a top college prospect.
She will be one of the top post players
in the state this year, but will also play the wing and score from the
perimeter. A core member of the Junior All-Star Team. A solid candidate for Miss Basketball. College:
BELLARMINE
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Lindsey Galbraith
(6'0") Anderson Highland
- Lindsey can play the point or the off-guard position, which causes a
lot of match-up problems for opponents. An excellent outside shooter who can light it up
when she gets in zone. Member of the Junior All-Star Team.
College: INDIANA STATE
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Jama Gilmore
(6'3") Yorktown -
Saw Jama play at the Blue Star Showcase at Xavier. She is learning to play with
her back to the basket. When she catches the
ball down low in the post, she can be unstoppable. A very physical player
who enjoys contact and gets to the line often. Hasn't reached her full potential
yet, but she should be a force this season for Yorktown. Caught the attention of
several DI college coaches at Blue Star. College:
IUPUI
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Kirsti Holloway
(6'0") New Washington
- Saw Kirsti play at the WBCA
Super Select Camp in Suwanee, Georgia. She has a smooth and relaxed style
of play, but can turn it up at any moment and blow by the defender. A tall
guard, who creates match-up problems and posts up smaller guards. She can
also score from the perimeter. One of the best outside shooters
I've seen for a big girl. Member of the Junior All-Star Team. College:
ST. LOUIS
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Shalicia Hurns
(6'3") Broad Ripple -
Junior All-Star and All-State candidate, Schalicia is an early favorite
for Miss Basketball this year. She's on top of several major DI college's
recruiting list including Purdue. One of the top prospects in the country.
She's learning how to play with her back to the basket, and has become a force in
the paint. Will only get better as the season progresses. A core member
of the Junior All-Star Team. College: PURDUE
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Lynne Johnson
(5'9") Corydon Central
- Confident and quick, Lynne
is one of the top players down south this year. She plays big for her size and
has excellent skills. Averaged 21.2 points per
game last season. Member of the Junior All-Star Team. College:
BELLARMINE
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*Kristi
Koselke (6'0") North Newton -
A tall guard, Kristi causes plenty of match-up problems for opposing teams. She can
play anywhere on the floor including the point. Sees the floor very well, and
is a real competitor. Can post up in the paint or score from the perimeter.
First DI girls basketball recruit in North Newton's history. College:
VALPARAISO
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Melissa Merkel
(6'0") Dubois -
Plays with intensity. Another versitile player who play anyway on the floor.
Plays hard and finds a way to score. Averaged 21.8 points per game last season.
Member of the Junior All-Star Team. College:
VINCENNES
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Andrea Milliser
(5'8") Rochester -
An excellent guard who can score from anywhere on the floor. Has above average
speed. Good penetrator who can also shoot well off the dribble. Member of
the Junior All-Star Team. College: ST. JOSEPH'S
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Connie Myers
(5'11") Columbia City -We
saw Connie play a few years back at the Hall of Fame Classic. She has improved
each year, and has become one of the top scorers in the state. She's a
talented player who can put points up on the board in a hurry. Averaged
20.6 points per game last season. College:
Undetermined
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Sara Nord
(5'6") Jeffersonville - A
great shooter who can light it up when left open. She has excellent quickness and
good floor sense. One of the top-rated
players in the state. She is also an early favorite for Miss Basketball this
year. Averaged 22 points per game last season. Member of
the Junior All-Star Team. College: LOUISVILLE
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*Michele
Pickering (5'5") Portage -
Plays all out all the
time. Excellent defender who seems to rise to the challenge of playing against
the opponents top offensive player. Sees the floor well and is an above
average passer. A good penetrator who goes to the basket hard and gets to line
often. A very under-rated point guard who has college potential in both
basketball and softball. College:
WISCONSIN-PARKSIDE
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Jessica Reiter
(6'1") Penn -
Saw Jessica play at the WBCA Super Select Camp in Suwanee, Georgia. She's
big, strong, and aggressive on both offense and defense. Excellent rebounder who
blocks out very well. Has become more physical in the paint. She has worked
very hard to become a better player, and will be one of the more dominate
players up north this season. College: BALL STATE
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*Erin Sampsel
(5'11") Valparaiso -
A solid point guard who has excellent passing skills and sees the floor better than some of the best. Led the Region in assists
last season. A good perimeter shooter who can also slash to the basket to score.
Will have to take on some of the scoring load this year, with
the departure of Jeanette Gray. College: ST.
JOSEPH'S
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Abby Scharlow
(5'8") New Albany - We've seen Abby play
for couple of years now at the Crown Point Holiday Tournament. She's a great defender, who can also score. Sees the floor
very well. Has great skills
and is considered one of the best all-around guards in the state. Has continued
to improve each year at New Albany. A tenacious player who hates to lose. Member
of the Junior All-Star Team. College: CLEVELAND
STATE
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Lindsay Secrest
(6'0") Bloomfield -
A real scoring threat from both outside and inside last year because of
her size and shooting ability. Has a nice soft touch around the basket, and good
shooting range
for a big girl. Averaged 26.7 points per game last year. Member of the Junior
All-Star Team. College: NORTHERN ILLINOIS
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Sara Strahm
(5'10") Ben Davis -
Saw Sara play at last year's Hall of Fame Classic. She has great hands
and runs the floor well. Blue collar player who leads by example, and works hard on both sides
of the ball. One of the leading candidates for Miss Basketball this year. Member of the Junior All-Star Team.
College: BUTLER
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Anna Waugh
(5'6") Franklin -
She has excellent skills. A good defender who plays hard. Good penetrator who
attacks the basket. An impressive outside shooter, but will also create
off the dribble. A leading candidate for Miss Basketball. Member of the Junior All-Star Team. College:
INDIANA
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Stacey White
(5'10") Seeger -
She is a physical player who slashes to the basket and gets to the line often.
Has developed a nice outside shot and has good shooting range. Plays with a lot of
intensity. She can play out on the perimeter or in the post. College:
ILLINOIS STATE
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*Natalie Yudt
(6'0") Portage -
She's an intelligent guard who finds a way to score. A tall guard who causes
match-up problems for opponents. She has a lot of weapons, can shoot from
the perimeter, slash to basket, or post up. An excellent passer with good ball
handling skills. Member of the Junior All-Star
Team. College: WISCONSIN-GREEN BAY
