GUARDS

Kanesha Bell, Bloomington Kennedy, 5-9 so.: Extreme quickness with a defensive tenacity makes her a rising star.

Tessa Cichy, Hill-Murray, 5-10 sr.: Scrappy playmaker can take over any game she's in.

Sydney Coffey, Hopkins, 5-11 sr.: Top senior player on the state's most dominant team.

Alexis Foley, White Bear Lake, 5-9 sr.:

Tough in every aspect of the game; clutch down the stretch with a physical side.

Marissa Janning, Watertown-Mayer, 5-8 sr.: Truly gifted at the point. Second in the metro last season with 23.6 points per game.

Jessica January, Richfield, 5-7 jr.: Not afraid to draw fouls or take shots from long range as a combo guard.

Shayne Mullaney, Eden Prairie, 5-8 sr.: Loves to dish but will shoot -- and connect -- when needed.

Britney Scherber, Bloomington Jefferson, 5-7 sr.: Solid shooter and on-floor communicator who attacks the rim.

FORWARDS/POSTS

Nia Coffey, Hopkins, 6-1 jr.: Long and athletic jumper who is the Royals' centerpiece.

Jackie Johnson, Eden Prairie, 6-2 sr.: Lefty led the Eagles in points and blocks last season.

Tyseanna Johnson, DeLaSalle, 5-11 jr.: Dynamic scorer and rebounder with a tireless work ethic.

Khadijah Shumpert, Benilde-St. Margaret's, 6-1 sr.: Excellent at creating space to get open looks.

Kayla Timmerman, Wayzata, 6-2 sr.:

Versatile. Can shoot from the wing or be a presence at center.

Whitney Tinjum, Chisago Lakes, 6-1 sr.: Good with the ball or as a defender. Can score from anywhere on the court.

Phillis Webb, Osseo, 5-9 jr.

Three-sport athlete with Division-I bloodlines. Led the Orioles in scoring.

BRIAN STENSAAS