DENVER – MSU Denver Tennis Coach Josh Graetz has announced a six-player recruiting class – four women, two men – who will join the Roadrunners' program for the 2022-23 season.
 
"This may be the deepest recruiting class we have had on the ladies' side," Graetz said. "I believe we have four players who will immediately push for lineup spots, and are all comfortable on the doubles court. It's exciting.
 
"With 7 of my men returning this year, I feel the two players we are adding will complement our team nicely. They are both transfers who have been in the college system for several years. I'm excited to welcome them to MSU Denver."
 
A capsule look at the recruits:
 
WOMEN
 
Kinsey Fields | 5-7 | Sr. | Edmond, Okla. | North | Washburn (Kan.)
 
Coach Josh Graetz: "I'm glad that Kinsey chose to continue her education and tennis here at MSU Denver. She spent four years at a high-level tennis program and will continue her master's here in Denver.  Kinsey is a fearless competitor who is one of the better doubles players in the country. I'm excited to watch her impact singles and doubles." 
 
Before MSU Denver:

• Compiled career records of 21-11 in singles and 46-22 in doubles while competing for Washburn (Kan.).
• Ranked No. 29 nationally in doubles with partner Maja Jung in 2021-22.
• Clinched two regional matches to help Ichabods to national quarterfinals of the NCAA Division II Tournament.
• Two-time All-MIAA honorable mention selection at No. 2 doubles.

High School:

• Won state titles as a freshman and sophomore and was a state finalist as a junior.
• Placed fifth in singles as a senior.
• All-state selection as a senior.
• In doubles, had one runner-up and two third-place finishes at state tournament.

Hanna Haber | 5-5 | Fr. | Arlington Heights, Ill. | Rolling Meadows
Coach Josh Graetz: "Hanna has such a bubbly personality but is feisty on the court. She has roots here in Colorado which will make the transition to MSU Denver that much easier. Hanna moves well, competes hard and will only develop more in a college training environment." 
 
High School:

• Two-time state-tournament qualifier
• Four-year No. 1 player and three-time team most valuable player for Rolling Meadows

 
Kim Heddes | 5-10 | Fr. | Dodewaard, Netherlands | Beekdal Lyceum
Coach Josh Graetz: "Kim is an international recruit from the Netherlands. Immediately from talking with Kim I knew she meets our team values. She has high standards of herself and wants to be part of a successful program. Kim is an athletic mover around the court and technically is very solid." 
 
Before MSU Denver:

• Peaked at No. 19 in the national rankings in U16
• Second at the U17 national championships with her club team in the Dutch national junior league.
• Enters MSU Denver ranked No. 137 in the country in singles and No. 11 in doubles. 

Kambra Roles | 5-2 | Fr. | Litchfield Park, Ariz. | Canyon View
Coach Josh Graetz: "Kambra will be a great fit here at MSU Denver. On her visit she connected really well with the team, and I can tell she will be a great team player. Kambra competes hard and that is such an important quality in college tennis." 
 
High School:

• Arizona Division II 2021 state championship in doubles while playing with her cousin, Madeline Monroy.
• Roles-Monroy reached the finals in the 2022 Division II state tournament.

 
MEN
 
Juho Kantola | 6-3 | Jr. | Tuusula, Finland | Pohjois-Haagan Yhteiskoulun Lukio | Lake Superior State (Mich.)
Coach Josh Graetz: "In the right training environment, I feel Juho could be one of the better players in the conference and country. He has all the tools to really help our program take the next step. Juho is very bubbly and a loved teammate. I'm glad he chose MSU Denver." 
 
Before MSU Denver:

• Played three seasons at Division II Lake Superior State (Mich.), though using only two seasons of eligibility.
• Two-time All-Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Association first team selection.
• Compiled career record of 20-13 in singles and 16-8 in doubles, including marks of 11-8 in singles and 11-9 in doubles in 2021-22.
• Played No. 1 singles in 2020-21 and posted a 6-3 record, including a win over GLIAC Player of the Year Mathis Guerre of Ferris State (Mich.).
• Earned Terry McDermott Award as LSSU's top male first-year student-athlete in 2020-21.

 
High School:

• Won Finnish high school championship in doubles in 2018

 
Maximo Lawlor | 5-9 | Jr. | Litchfield Park, Ariz. | Millennium | Emerson (Mass.)
Coach Josh Graetz: "Maximo really impressed me in our initial phone calls. I have only heard good things about Maximo and I know he really wants to improve his overall game. Maximo has a steady game style and will only get better with structured practices and competition." 
 
Before MSU Denver:

• Played No. 2 singles and No. 2 doubles at NCAA Division III Emerson (Mass.), with career marks of 22-10 in singles 20-12 in doubles
• 2019 All-New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (singles) after going 15-3 in singles and 13- 5 in doubles
• 2020 Academic All-NEWMAC
• 2-time All-NEWMAC All-Sportsmanship Team member

High School:

• Arizona Division I doubles state champion (2017) and doubles player of the year (2017), and two-time third-place doubles finisher (2016, 2015).
• 2018 Arizona Division I, Section I Player of the Year (singles)
• 2017 Arizona Division I, Section 1 Player of the Year (single and doubles)
• Compiled career records of 54-7 in singles and 55-6 in doubles
• Best seasons were 14-1 in singles in both 2017 and 2018 and 15-0 in doubles in 2017