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10/4/2017 2:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball
ELMHURST, Illinois—For the second year in a row, South Dakota State women's basketball players Ellie Thompson, Macy Miller and Madison Guebert have earned preseason all-league honors, according to a poll conducted by the league's coaches, sports information directors and select media and released Wednesday.
All three were named to The Summit League Preseason first team. The last time three-or-more Jackrabbits were named to preseason teams was last year when the Jackrabbits' starting five earned preseason all-league honors for the first time in Summit League history.
"It should be another exciting year of Jackrabbit women's hoops. This year's team has a ton of potential, as reflected by the preseason honors. There are plenty of areas to improve as a team, but so far, we are very encouraged with our depth and athletic ability. It will be fun to work together towards a successful season," 18th-year head coach Aaron Johnston said.
Thompson, the lone forward on the first team, earns her third preseason honor and second consecutive first-team honor after picking up second-team accolades in 2015-16. The senior averaged 13.5 points and 7.0 rebounds per game last season. Thompson also shot a team-high 50.5 percent from the field and 71.9 percent from the foul line.
Miller earned first-team honors for the third consecutive year. The two-time All-Summit League honoree and Summit League All-Tournament selection and MVP was the league's preseason Player of the Year last season. The junior averaged a team-leading 14.9 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.1 per game assists while shooting 53.8 percent from the field, 50 percent from 3-point range and 77.8 percent from the foul line in nine games last year. She suffered a season-ending injury Dec. 9, 2016.
The Jackrabbits' and The Summit League's top 3-point threat, Guebert, earns her second preseason honor after appearing on the second team last year. The junior led the league and SDSU in 3-pointers (98) and 3-pointers per game (3.1) while leading the team in scoring (15.3) and free-throw percentage (85.6).
Western Illinois' Morgan Blumer and Emily Clemens and South Dakota's Allison Arens were also named to the first team.
For the sixth consecutive year and the eighth time in the last 11 years, the South Dakota State was picked to win the 2017-18 Summit League title. The Jackrabbits claimed 16 of 28 first-place votes and 380 points.
In the 11 seasons since joining The Summit League, SDSU has claimed five regular-season titles (2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014) and won seven postseason tournament titles (2009-13, 15, 16).
The Jackrabbits have three returning starters and nine players overall back from last year's team that finished 23-9 and advanced to the second round of the WNIT.
South Dakota State fans will have their first chance to see the 2017-18 Jackrabbits in action Oct. 26 in an exhibition game vs. Minnesota State-Moorhead at 6 p.m. SDSU also plays Northern State Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. in its final exhibition before hosting NJIT in its season opener Nov. 10 in the friendly confines of Frost Arena.
2017-18 Preseason Poll
2017-18 Preseason All-League Teams
First Team
Ellie Thompson, South Dakota State
Macy Miller, South Dakota State
Madison Guebert, South Dakota State
For more information on the South Dakota State women's basketball team, follow the Jackrabbits on Twitter (@GoJacksWBB) or like South Dakota State women's basketball on Facebook.
All three were named to The Summit League Preseason first team. The last time three-or-more Jackrabbits were named to preseason teams was last year when the Jackrabbits' starting five earned preseason all-league honors for the first time in Summit League history.
"It should be another exciting year of Jackrabbit women's hoops. This year's team has a ton of potential, as reflected by the preseason honors. There are plenty of areas to improve as a team, but so far, we are very encouraged with our depth and athletic ability. It will be fun to work together towards a successful season," 18th-year head coach Aaron Johnston said.
Thompson, the lone forward on the first team, earns her third preseason honor and second consecutive first-team honor after picking up second-team accolades in 2015-16. The senior averaged 13.5 points and 7.0 rebounds per game last season. Thompson also shot a team-high 50.5 percent from the field and 71.9 percent from the foul line.
Miller earned first-team honors for the third consecutive year. The two-time All-Summit League honoree and Summit League All-Tournament selection and MVP was the league's preseason Player of the Year last season. The junior averaged a team-leading 14.9 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.1 per game assists while shooting 53.8 percent from the field, 50 percent from 3-point range and 77.8 percent from the foul line in nine games last year. She suffered a season-ending injury Dec. 9, 2016.
The Jackrabbits' and The Summit League's top 3-point threat, Guebert, earns her second preseason honor after appearing on the second team last year. The junior led the league and SDSU in 3-pointers (98) and 3-pointers per game (3.1) while leading the team in scoring (15.3) and free-throw percentage (85.6).
Western Illinois' Morgan Blumer and Emily Clemens and South Dakota's Allison Arens were also named to the first team.
For the sixth consecutive year and the eighth time in the last 11 years, the South Dakota State was picked to win the 2017-18 Summit League title. The Jackrabbits claimed 16 of 28 first-place votes and 380 points.
Ellie, Macy & Madison preseason All-Summit League 1st-team selections & the Jacks are picked to win the league! https://t.co/GC46UIbcN9 pic.twitter.com/qGBlX7ILHI
— Jackrabbit WBB (@GoJacksWBB) October 4, 2017
In the 11 seasons since joining The Summit League, SDSU has claimed five regular-season titles (2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014) and won seven postseason tournament titles (2009-13, 15, 16).
The Jackrabbits have three returning starters and nine players overall back from last year's team that finished 23-9 and advanced to the second round of the WNIT.
South Dakota State fans will have their first chance to see the 2017-18 Jackrabbits in action Oct. 26 in an exhibition game vs. Minnesota State-Moorhead at 6 p.m. SDSU also plays Northern State Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. in its final exhibition before hosting NJIT in its season opener Nov. 10 in the friendly confines of Frost Arena.
2017-18 Preseason Poll
| 1. | South Dakota State | 380 (16) |
| 2. | Western Illinois | 372 (12) |
| 3. | South Dakota | 307 |
| 4. | Oral Roberts | 238 |
| 5. | Omaha | 185 |
| 6. | North Dakota State | 150 |
| 7. | Denver | 143 |
| 8. | Fort Wayne | 60 |
2017-18 Preseason All-League Teams
First Team
Ellie Thompson, South Dakota State
Macy Miller, South Dakota State
Madison Guebert, South Dakota State
For more information on the South Dakota State women's basketball team, follow the Jackrabbits on Twitter (@GoJacksWBB) or like South Dakota State women's basketball on Facebook.
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