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PROJECTED STARTERS
Jasmine Powell, PG, 5-6 sophomore
After coming off the bench for much of this past season, Powell moved into the starting lineup for the final 12 games, averaging 17.1 points and scoring in double figures in 11 of them. She also averaged 3.4 assists and shot nearly 36% on three-pointers in those 12 games. Named an All-Big Ten freshman by both the media and the coaches.
Outlook: Powell returns as a point guard with promise whose game should continue to grow.
Sara Scalia, G/F, 5-10 sophomore
A hard-nosed wing who moved into the starting lineup in the second game and never left. Twice conference freshman of the week, she averaged 10.8 points and 32.2 minutes per game. Her 59 threes made — she shot 36.9% — rank fourth among Gophers freshmen all-time.
Outlook: Will be a key player, as the team’s most efficient returning three-point shooter.
Gadiva Hubbard, G, 5-9 senior
She ended 2019-20 seventh in Gophers history in three-pointers made and attempted (178-for-510) and 20th in points (1,072). She started all 31 games but was up-and-down in her scoring, ultimately averaging 11.2 points while leading the team in minutes played (1,002), three-pointers made (63) and steals (53).
Outlook: As one of only two seniors on the roster, her leadership will be important.
Kadi Sissolo, G/F, 6-2 sophomore
The Gophers waited a year for Sissolo, a top-10 prospect in her high school recruiting class who sat out a year after transferring from Syracuse. Much will be expected of this 6-2 wing from France. Her length and athletic ability will help on both ends of the floor.
Outlook: An almost certain starter whose impact could be significant.
Laura Bagwell-Katalinich, F, 6-0 senior
A transfer coming home. A former Holy Angels standout who started 50 of 52 games at Cornell and averaged 14.8 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.9 steals, shooting 45.6%.
Outlook: Will vie for significant playing time and could start against bigger teams, especially in the physical Big Ten.
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PROJECTED STARTERS
Jasmine Powell, PG, 5-6 sophomore
After coming off the bench for much of this past season, Powell moved into the starting lineup for the final 12 games, averaging 17.1 points and scoring in double figures in 11 of them. She also averaged 3.4 assists and shot nearly 36% on three-pointers in those 12 games. Named an All-Big Ten freshman by both the media and the coaches.
Outlook: Powell returns as a point guard with promise whose game should continue to grow.
Sara Scalia, G/F, 5-10 sophomore
A hard-nosed wing who moved into the starting lineup in the second game and never left. Twice conference freshman of the week, she averaged 10.8 points and 32.2 minutes per game. Her 59 threes made — she shot 36.9% — rank fourth among Gophers freshmen all-time.
Outlook: Will be a key player, as the team’s most efficient returning three-point shooter.
Gadiva Hubbard, G, 5-9 senior
She ended 2019-20 seventh in Gophers history in three-pointers made and attempted (178-for-510) and 20th in points (1,072). She started all 31 games but was up-and-down in her scoring, ultimately averaging 11.2 points while leading the team in minutes played (1,002), three-pointers made (63) and steals (53).
Outlook: As one of only two seniors on the roster, her leadership will be important.
Kadi Sissolo, G/F, 6-2 sophomore
The Gophers waited a year for Sissolo, a top-10 prospect in her high school recruiting class who sat out a year after transferring from Syracuse. Much will be expected of this 6-2 wing from France. Her length and athletic ability will help on both ends of the floor.
Outlook: An almost certain starter whose impact could be significant.
Laura Bagwell-Katalinich, F, 6-0 senior
A transfer coming home. A former Holy Angels standout who started 50 of 52 games at Cornell and averaged 14.8 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.9 steals, shooting 45.6%.
Outlook: Will vie for significant playing time and could start against bigger teams, especially in the physical Big Ten.
Early look at 2020-21 Gophers women shows a young, deeper basketball team
The team has added depth in the interior, which should help Lindsay Whalen strike the right balance.
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Go Gophers!!