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Women's Basketball: Freshman Class Preview
10/9/2019 10:19 AM | Women's Basketball
SALT LAKE CITY – As the 2019-20 NCAA Division I women's basketball season gets closer, the Utah women's basketball program is ready to introduce its trio of fantastic freshmen.
The Utes welcome one of the highest rated recruiting classes to Salt Lake City this season, which includes a five-star and four-star recruit along with an international forward that has a wealth of experience playing top tier basketball.
"Since we've been here, our freshman class continues to get better in terms of potential impact, and this year's class isn't any different," head coach Lynne Roberts said. "This is certainly the highest ranked class we have ever had with the most accolades coming in. They are three different players in what they bring to the table and I anticipate all three to play a lot."
Since the Utes joined the Pac-12, they have had six All-Freshman team selections, including the Pac-12 Freshman of the Year last season, along with 14 Pac-12 Freshman of the Week honors. The Utes set a conference record last season with nine Pac-12 Freshman of the Week selections.
Utah Women's Basketball Freshman Class
Quick Hits on Utah Women's Basketball's Fantastic Freshmen
Brynna Maxwell // 6-0, Guard // Gig Harbor, Wash.
Was the 3A State Player of the Year, Tacoma Tribune All-Area Player of the Year and The Gateway's Gig Harbor Female Athlete of the Year as a senior … named Ms. Basketball by the state of Washington in 2018-19 … set state tournament records in total points (83) and average points (27.7) … four-star recruit that was ranked in the top-100 on Prospects Nation and by Blue Star Media … holds the Gig Harbor record for total points (1,968), points in a season (671) and points in a game (48) … put up 26.8 points per game as a senior, adding 9.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 4.6 steals per game.
"Brynna is probably one of the best shooters with the quickest release I've ever been around or coached," Roberts said. "She loves basketball and has an otherworldly work ethic. She is a tremendous competitor."
Lola Pendande // 6-4, Forward // Almeria, Spain
Has played international basketball and high school basketball in the states … played at Ribet Academy in Los Angeles where she was named the John R. Wooden Southern California High School Player of the Year … also earned all-area and all-open division honors … averaged 11.7 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.6 blocks per game as a senior … named MaxPreps Player of the Game 14 times while at Ribet Academy … saw action at the FIBA European Championships in 2016 and 2017 as part of the Spain National Team … also played for Barca CBS in Spain in 2018-19, averaging over 20 minutes, nine points and six rebounds per game.
"Lola is a little older as a freshman and has played international basketball at high levels," Roberts said. "She is 6-4, left-handed, athletic, aggressive and plays with a lot of passion and energy."
Kemery Martín // 6-0, Guard // Sandy, Utah
Five-star recruit on ESPN.com … four-time all-state selection, earning Ms. Basketball as a senior at Corner Canyon … three-time all-region and all-USA Utah Girls Basketball Team selection … averaged 21.7 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 3.0 steals and 1.3 blocks per game as a senior … led Corner Canyon to a 21-6 record and a Class 5A state finals appearance in 2018-19 … earned MaxPreps Player of the Game 28 times during her high school career … also averaged 20.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game as a junior.
"Kemery is incredibly talented," Roberts said. "She can play the point or off guard for us. She is playmaker and I am excited to see what she can do here."
The Utes will get to preview their talents on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at the annual Night with the Utes event at 7 p.m. in the Jon M. Huntsman Center. Utah will officially tip off the season with an exhibition game against Westminster on Thursday, Oct. 31 at 11 a.m.
For season tickets, call 801-581-UTIX or visit UtahTickets.com.
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The Utes welcome one of the highest rated recruiting classes to Salt Lake City this season, which includes a five-star and four-star recruit along with an international forward that has a wealth of experience playing top tier basketball.
"Since we've been here, our freshman class continues to get better in terms of potential impact, and this year's class isn't any different," head coach Lynne Roberts said. "This is certainly the highest ranked class we have ever had with the most accolades coming in. They are three different players in what they bring to the table and I anticipate all three to play a lot."
Since the Utes joined the Pac-12, they have had six All-Freshman team selections, including the Pac-12 Freshman of the Year last season, along with 14 Pac-12 Freshman of the Week honors. The Utes set a conference record last season with nine Pac-12 Freshman of the Week selections.
Utah Women's Basketball Freshman Class
| 11 Brynna Maxwell | 6-0, Guard | Gig Harbor, Wash. (Gig Harbor HS) |
| 12 Lola Pendande | 6-4, Forward | Almeria, Spain (Ribet Academy) |
| 15 Kemery Martín | 6-0, Guard | Sandy, Utah (Corner Canyon) |
Quick Hits on Utah Women's Basketball's Fantastic Freshmen
Brynna Maxwell // 6-0, Guard // Gig Harbor, Wash.
Was the 3A State Player of the Year, Tacoma Tribune All-Area Player of the Year and The Gateway's Gig Harbor Female Athlete of the Year as a senior … named Ms. Basketball by the state of Washington in 2018-19 … set state tournament records in total points (83) and average points (27.7) … four-star recruit that was ranked in the top-100 on Prospects Nation and by Blue Star Media … holds the Gig Harbor record for total points (1,968), points in a season (671) and points in a game (48) … put up 26.8 points per game as a senior, adding 9.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 4.6 steals per game.
"Brynna is probably one of the best shooters with the quickest release I've ever been around or coached," Roberts said. "She loves basketball and has an otherworldly work ethic. She is a tremendous competitor."
Lola Pendande // 6-4, Forward // Almeria, Spain
Has played international basketball and high school basketball in the states … played at Ribet Academy in Los Angeles where she was named the John R. Wooden Southern California High School Player of the Year … also earned all-area and all-open division honors … averaged 11.7 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.6 blocks per game as a senior … named MaxPreps Player of the Game 14 times while at Ribet Academy … saw action at the FIBA European Championships in 2016 and 2017 as part of the Spain National Team … also played for Barca CBS in Spain in 2018-19, averaging over 20 minutes, nine points and six rebounds per game.
"Lola is a little older as a freshman and has played international basketball at high levels," Roberts said. "She is 6-4, left-handed, athletic, aggressive and plays with a lot of passion and energy."
Kemery Martín // 6-0, Guard // Sandy, Utah
Five-star recruit on ESPN.com … four-time all-state selection, earning Ms. Basketball as a senior at Corner Canyon … three-time all-region and all-USA Utah Girls Basketball Team selection … averaged 21.7 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 3.0 steals and 1.3 blocks per game as a senior … led Corner Canyon to a 21-6 record and a Class 5A state finals appearance in 2018-19 … earned MaxPreps Player of the Game 28 times during her high school career … also averaged 20.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game as a junior.
"Kemery is incredibly talented," Roberts said. "She can play the point or off guard for us. She is playmaker and I am excited to see what she can do here."
The Utes will get to preview their talents on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at the annual Night with the Utes event at 7 p.m. in the Jon M. Huntsman Center. Utah will officially tip off the season with an exhibition game against Westminster on Thursday, Oct. 31 at 11 a.m.
For season tickets, call 801-581-UTIX or visit UtahTickets.com.
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