Video: Coming Soon to the Gophers: Future Star Mara Braun

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Video: Mara Braun

Mara Braun is the real deal. She's a combo guard who shoots electric at 3-point shots from the shooting guard position. And she's has point guard skills too. She's a combo guard. Steals, defense, leadership, scoring and more scoring.

Yes, this is really coming to Minnesota.

In the first game of her senior year, Braun exploded for 37 points. She was on her way to a monster season. Then she suffered a moderate injury that did not require surgery but sidelined her a few games her senior year. She's back. Coming to the Gophers.

In a couple years the Women's Gophers Basketball will be the hottest ticket in town.

CCX Sports Spotlight: Mara Braun, Wayzata Girls Basketball

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What is a Combo Guard?

Mara Braun is a combo guard. What does that mean?

In Braun's case, she has everything you want in a shooting guard and has the skills to play point guard. What we will see is:

-Braun will sometimes bring dribble the ball out to get the team into the offense.

-Braun is a phenomenal shooter and electric at 3-pointers, so she is perfect for the shooting guard spot.

-Braun is long and adept at stealing that you want from the shooting guard spot.

-She also passes, drives, and leads like a good point guard. She not just an outside sniper.

A Combo Guard Is...

The term "combo guard" is thrown around a lot when discussing perimeter players. But what *is* a combo guard? Phog.net's Kristi Chartrand dug in and found out what a numb...

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Mara Braun Gophers Recruit Player Profile

Mara Braun Gophers Recruit Player Profile:

Mara Braun - Women's Basketball - University of Minnesota Athletics

Mara BraunGuard - HIGH SCHOOL A four-star recruit, the No. 28 player overall in the country and the No. 8 point guard according to ESPN ... Averaged 20.5 points

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