MaxPreps 2014-15 North Dakota preseason girls basketball Fab 5, presented by the Army National Guard

1. Bishop Ryan (Minot)
2013-14 finish: 28-0
Head coach: Julie Stewart

The Lions returns four of the top five scorers from last year's undefeated team that won the Class B state championship and finished ranked No. 1 in the state in the MaxPreps computer rankings. Hannah Stewart returns for her senior season after earning first team all-state honors and averaging 23 points, 11.3 rebounds, 4.3 steals and 2.9 blocks per game. She's joined by all-state second team pick Gabbie Bohl, who averaged 18.7 points and 7.5 rebounds per game as a junior.

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2. Minot
2013-14 finish: 16-10
Head coach: Bernie Wasser



Minot was the surprise of the Class A state tournament as it entered with a 13-10 record, but won all three games to claim the championship. All but one player returns from that team including 6-1 junior center Cassie Askvig. Minot also returns Brooke Suko and Sierra Duttenhefer, the team's top two 3-point shooters during the state tournament.

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3. Shiloh Christian (Bismarck)
2013-14 finish: 25-2
Head coach: Jim Petrik

The Skyhawks lost 59-54 to Bishop Ryan in the Class B state finals, but coach Jim Petrik loses only one player with significant playing time from last year's squad. While leading scorer Gabby Wilkinson has graduated, the other four leading scorers return, including senior Mia Wilkinson (14.4 points per game) junior Jaye Two Bears (11.9), senior Regan Watson (8.2) and junior and Krista Ulmer (8.0).

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4. Bismarck
2013-14 finish: 23-3
Head coach: Bill Shetler



The Timberwolves won the Western Dakota Association championship last year, but they have a new head coach in Bill Shetler who was the assistant coach the past six seasons. The Demons lose all-state selection Keisha Englehardt to graduation, along with six other seniors. Alison Fisher is the top returning senior for Bismarck.

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5. Shanley (Fargo)
2013-14 finish: 22-2
Head coach: Tim Jacobsen

Shanley reached the Class A state finals last year, losing to Minot 53-29. Nearly every player returns from last year's roster, including second team all-state pick Sarah Jacobson, a 5-9 junior. Alivia Fraase (6-1, senior), Jackie Day (5-8, senior) and Lauren Rotunda (5-9, junior) all return after finishing among the team's scoring leaders last year.