2012-13 NJCAA DIII WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PRESEASON TOP 10 RANK
COLLEGE
1 ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE, ILL. 2 ANOKA-RAMSEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, MINN. 3 ONONDAGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, N.Y. 4 ROXBURY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, MASS. 5 OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE, N.J. 6 MONTGOMERY COLLEGE, MD. NORTHLAND COMM. & TECH COLLEGE, MINN. 7 8 MOHAWK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, N.Y. 9 MESABI RANGE COMM. & TECH COLLEGE, MINN. 10 NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE, N.Y.
RET. STARTERS (TOTAL)
2011 RECORD
2 (3)
28-6
Returning two starters from last season’s na onal championship squad, the Golden Eagles are aiming for a repeat in 2012‐13.
2 (3)
29-3
The Golden Rams look talented entering 2012‐13 behind a strong recrui ng class and returning All‐American guard Maria Loughlin.
3 (7)
31-5
A large crop of freshmen and three returning starters has the Lazers in posi on to make a run at the 2012‐13 na onal championship.
1 (5)
27-5
Tigers head coach Mark Leszczyk has high expecta ons for the 2012‐13 campaign with the return of star guard Shannon Samuels.
2 (4)
24-3
With the return of two starters, the Vikings of Ocean County are confident about another successful season in District E.
2 (4)
28-6
Big things are expected in Rockville with Raptors head coach Tarlouh Gasque returning two starters from last season’s fourth‐place team.
3 (5)
21-9
U lizing head coach Shannon Nelson’s fast‐paced a ack, the Pioneers’ returning players on the perimeter make this a deadly team.
4 (6)
22-8
A devasta ng upset in the District A tournament last season has the Hawks’ six returning players eager to hit the hardwood in 2012‐13.
2 (3)
24-6
The Norse return all three of their key interior players who will look to power Mesabi Range to a na onal tournament appearance.
0 (5)
22-6
Head coach Kris ne Abrams brings back a lot of talent for the Lions but experience will be a factor with five new starters on the floor.
Other Teams to Watch Northampton CC, Pa. (25-6) Suffolk County CC, N.Y. (18-8) Rochester CTC, Minn. (18-10)
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Madison College, Wis. (17-10) Fulton-Montgomery CC, N.Y. (25-5) Prince George’s CC, Md. (16-9)
2012-13 NJCAA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL MEDIA GUIDE