Local guard with scoring pedigree and gritty two-way edge
Ripplinger is a Grand Forks native and former Red River standout who arrived at North Dakota as the school’s all-time leading scorer, averaging 19.4 points, 2.3 assists and 2.0 steals per game in high school, which signals real shot-making and competitiveness[5]. At UND, her profile is that of a guard who brings hometown familiarity, toughness and a floor-general mentality, though her college production has been modest so far, with ESPN listing 1.0 points, 0.2 rebounds and 0.2 assists per game[2]. She fits best as a depth guard who can defend, compete and provide steady energy rather than as a volume scorer[2][5].
