Bison coach Collins says Karrington Asp expected to play larger role, has 'endless potential'

FARGO — Karrington Asp played nearly 20 minutes coming off the bench last season for North Dakota State, playing a key role for the 29-win Bison during her freshman season. That role is only going to expand for the 6-foot-2 Asp, who is from Epworth, Iowa. She s going to start and she s going to play as many minutes as she can handle," said Bison head women's basketball coach Jory Collins. She s got endless potential. North Dakota State women's basketball head coach Jori Collins was the Summit League coach of the year last season. David Samson / Forum file photo The Bison and Asp open the regular season at 8 p.m. (CT) Monday, Nov. 2, against Gonzaga in Spokane, Washington. I feel more confident in who I am as a player and my role on the team," Asp said. Asp averaged 10.9 points per game and 4.8 rebounds per game in 34 games a season ago, making one start. She shot 55% from the field and 76% from the foul line. Asp was third on the team in scoring