TOP 5: GNAC Women’s Basketball Players

Each week, we'll cover a new conference and five players that are stealing the show. This week, we focus on the GNAC, and there's no shortage of talent. A number of ladies could have made the list, but we chose the following five because of a combination of high scoring and all-around stats. Leave your comments below if you disagree!

Krista Stabler, G, St. Martin’s

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Krista Stabler is the top scorer in the GNAC, so when teammate Megan Weideman says, “she is one of the best shooters I have ever played with,” you can believe it.

It would definitely appear Megan is on to something with her high praise. Stabler currently averages 18.5 points, 2.2 assists, and 1.9 steals per game, and she boasts a steady three-point field goal percentage of 43.8.

Stabler said that throughout her basketball career, she has, “always been a scoring and offensive minded guard. I want to do all it takes for my team to win, and my scoring ability helps my team win basketball games.”

Seems to be going well.

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Alisha Breen, F, Montana State Billings

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Alisha Breen’s name is listed on almost every statistical leaderboard in the GNAC. She's got a truly comprehensive game.

Her per game stats look like this: 16.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.4 three-pointers, but Breen knows there is always more to work on. “One thing that I have become more conscious of the more I play is to make sure that when shooting around the basket I always have my eyes up and finish. I’m fairly good at drawing contact and sometimes I rely on getting a foul call and look for contact instead of just finishing the shot. The coaches constantly remind me to keep my eyes on the rim and not on the defender, so that’s one thing I have to focus on.”

The keys to her success? Taking a nap before games and putting on her lucky socks.

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Megan Wiedeman, F, St. Martin’s

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When Krista Stabler what she admires most about teammate Megan Wiedeman, she said, “Megan’s ability to rebound. She always makes a rebounding contribution and we rely on her. Megan works hard consistently and does all she can to help our team get better.”

Wiedeman is currently averaging close to a double-double, with 12.7 points and 9.8 rebounds per game, to go along with 2.5 blocks. Coming in to the program, Coach Tim Healy gave her a goal to be a top rebounder in the GNAC in her basketball career at St. Martin’s, and she currently sits at number one. She calls this motivation from her coach, “the main reason I strive to be the best player I can be.”

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Ellen Kett, G, Simon Fraser

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Fun fact: Ellen Kett is the first Australian player to play at Simon Fraser. Moving on to the other facts, Kett leads the GNAC in both assists per game (6.3) and 3PT% (55.6%).

She plays a very well balanced game, averaging 12.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game in addition to her assists.

Maybe the most impressive part of her game is her efficency. Her Effective Field Goal Percentage (eFG% is a statistic that takes into account the fact that three point field goals are worth more than other field goals) is an insane 64.7 -- just slightly better than Steph Curry's eFG% of 62.6 on the year.

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Jasmine Parker, F/C, Central Washington

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Jasmine Parker is close to the total package as it gets on the basketball court.

She ranks in the top ten in the GNAC in scoring (12.6 ppg - 9th), rebounds (8.6 rpg - 3rd), and blocks (2.6 bpg - 1st). Then you add 2.4 assists and 1.6 steals per game with a sky-high field goal percentage of 60, and you've got the number one player in the GNAC.

Every team needs a forward or center that can make the big shot, block, or rebound at a clutch moment - and Parker fits that bill.

TOP 5: GNAC Women’s Basketball Players

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