Gophers' Academic Standout and Resilient Role Player (2015-17)
Joanna Hedstrom, a disciplined guard for the Minnesota Golden Gophers, shone in the 2015-16 season with career highs of 14 points and 10 rebounds in a 105-86 win over Towson—her first double-double—while averaging 5.5 PPG in 2016-17 as a grad student; a three-time Academic All-Big Ten and 2016 CoSIDA Academic All-District honoree, her high school scoring record at Minnetonka underscores her scoring prowess and work ethic. Care about her for that rare blend of on-court hustle and off-court smarts—ideal for teams valuing versatile, low-drama contributors who elevate team culture.
