ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Metro Conference announced its 2026 Preseason All-Metro Teams, with Manhattan redshirt junior Kristina Juric, named to the Third Team, per release Wednesday morning.
"Kiki has been an impact player for our program. She has used her length and athleticism to be a difficult matchup on defense as one of the top finishers in the league in field goal percentage. She also impacts the floor with her shot blocking and rebounding," says Head Coach Heather Vulin.
The 6-2 forward did rank second in conference field goal percentage last season (.515) prior to missing ten games due to injury midseason.
The Zagreb, Croatia native started in 17 of her 21 appearances for the Green and White last season.
With an 8.5 points per night average, Juric ranked third amongst her teammates from 2025-26.
In front of one of the biggest crowds of the season, Juric scored a career-high 22 points on 10-for-13 shooting along with adding nine rebounds and four blocks in a 68-59 win over Mount St. Mary's.
She also posted a double-double in the Jaspers' first win on New Year's Day over Saint Peter's, posting 18 points and 11 rebounds.
In the 2026 Metro Preseason Coaches' Poll, the Jaspers were ranked eighth out of the conference's 13 teams.
The Jaspers are set to open the 2026-27 season inside Draddy Gymnaium against Division II Pace University on Monday, November 2.
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