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FIBA Freshmen Continue Trend For USF Women’s Basketball As Official Practice Tips Off

Some women's basketball programs recruit locally or within a 100-mile radius of their campus. Others focus on finding players in their state or region. USF coach Jose Fernandez has established a reliable recruiting territory for his Bulls.

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The Bulls, coming off a 24-9 NCAA Tournament season, have added five freshmen with high-level international experience — 5-8 point guard Marina Asensio (Spain), 5-11 guard Janette Aarnio (Finland), 5-11 wing Carla Brito (Spain), 6-foot forward Daniela Gonzalez (Colombia) and 6-3 forward/center Emma Johansson (Sweden).