MaxPreps 2013-14 Wisconsin preseason girls basketball Fab 5

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1. Riverside University (Milwaukee)
2012-13 record: 24-4, Division 1 state champions
Head coach: Donald Nelson
 
After winning the state title last year, the Tigers are once again stacked. Junior Amani Wilborn (15.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 5 assists per game) and sophomore Alona Johnson (14.5 points, 3.5 assists) were two of the team’s top three scorers last season. Johnson has already committed to play at Wisconsin and Wilborn is also getting looks from the home-state Badgers.
 
2. Oak Creek
2012-13 record: 23-2
Head coach: Steve Hluchnik
 
The Knights return six of their top seven scorers from a season ago. The team’s two senior post players – Tamya Sims (15 points, 8 rebounds; committed to Bradley University) and Stephanie Kostowicz (15 points, 9 rebounds; committed to UW-Milwaukee) -- will be the go-to players.
 
3. Divine Savior Holy Angels (Milwaukee)
2012-13 record: 21-4
Head coach: Scott Witt
 
The best player in the state of Wisconsin plays for DSHA, Arike Ogunbowale. The reigning Gatorade Wisconsin Girls Basketball Player of the Year averaged 20.4 points, 9.6 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 3.1 steals per game as a sophomore. The Dashers have back four of their top six scorers from the team that ended its season to eventual state champion Milwaukee Riverside.

4. Mukwonago
2012-13 record: 25-3, Division 1 state runner-up
Head coach: Rick Kolinski
 
After a solid run in the playoffs last season, the Indians have aspirations for a state title in 2013-14. Bre Cera (10.7 points) is the only player back who averaged more than 4.5 points per game, so she’ll be relied on heavily. Ellie Michalski is the only other returning starter.

5. Kimberly
2012-13 record: 23-3
Head coach: Troy Cullen
 
The Papermakers were just one game shy of making it to state last season, and with five of their top six scorers back, state could be an attainable goal this year. Junior Frankie Wurtz (15.3 points per game; first team All-State) is a do-everything point guard for Kimberly. Jenna Smarzinski and Steph Hetto both averaged more than six points per game in 2012-13.