ORONO -- The Maine Women's Basketball team has gained back their best player and biggest leader this offseason.

Former America East Player of the Year Adrianna Smith missed all of last season with a knee injury, but she is back healthy and hungry after a long winter of watching from the sidelines.

"It feels really good [to be back on the court]," said Maine senior forward Adrianna Smith. "I've just been waiting, waiting, waiting for this. Watching all the games last year, just wishing I could be out on the court helping my team. I'm excited with this group we have right now. We have a lot of talented people."

"She's just above all a competitor and a great teammate," said Maine head coach Amy Vachon. "She just wants to win. Just a fantastic player. She looks great and we're super excit

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