Arrowhead senior Natalie Kussow, one of the top scorers in the state, is among the semifinalists named for Ms. Basketball. (Photo: David Feyen)
The Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association has released semifinalists for the annual Ms. Basketball award, which will be presented to the state's best senior at the WIAA state tournament in March.
The semifinalist list includes 10 players, with five finalists to be released after the regular season.
WBCA Ms. Basketball semifinalistsSamantha Davis, 6-0, AquinasThe Bradley University recruit is averaging 22.3 points, 9.1 rebounds, 3.4 steals and 2.4 assists per game for the 19-2 Blugolds, ranked No. 4 in the Division 3 MaxPreps/WBCA Coaches Poll.
Giselle Janowskii, 5-9, PewaukeeJanowski, a University of Wisconsin commit, averages 13.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.3 steals per contest for the 14-4 Pirates, No. 3 in the latest Division 1 poll.
Ady Ketterhagen, 5-10, OostburgThe UW-Green Bay recruit tallies 20.2 points, 7.9 rebounds, 3.2 steals and 2.6 per game for the undefeated Lady Dutch (18-0), ranked No. 1 in the Division 3 coaches poll. Oostburg has won its last 24 games, the second-longest streak in the state.
Rowan Klesmit, 5-7, NeenahThe Wright State commit puts up 19.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.4 steals per contest for the 15-5 Rockets.
Maya Kovacic, 5-8, Brookfield EastKovacic, a University of St. Thomas commit, averages 18.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.9 steals per game for the Spartans, 13-4 overall and ranked No. 9 in the Division 1 MaxPreps Coaches Poll.
The Minnesota recruit is averaging 27.2 points per game (among the state leaders), along with 9.1 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 3.3 steals per game for the 18-1 Warhawks, No. 2 in the latest Division 1 coaches poll.
Mikaia Litza, 5-8, Wauwatosa EastLitza, a DePaul University commit, tallies 17.6 points, 6.9 assists, 5.4 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game for the undefeated Red Raiders (19-0), ranked No. 1 in the Division 1 MaxPreps/WBCA Coaches Poll. Tosa East is riding a 30-game winning streak, the longest in the state.
Leah Nordin, 6-2, ShawanoThe University of Wisconsin commit averages 25.6 points, 11.8 rebounds, 4.0 steals and 2.6 assists per contest for the 12-7 Hawks.
Adaline Sheplee, 6-3, Rice LakeSheplee, a University of Wisconsin recruit, is averaging 28.9 points per game (among the state leaders) along with 9.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.4 steals per contest for the Warriors, 17-2 overall and ranked No. 2 in the Division 2 coaches poll.
Alahnna Simpson, 6-0, La Crosse CentralThe Eastern Illinois University commit averages 19.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 3.7 steals and 1.1 blocks per contest for the 14-4 Riverhawks.
