Prospect Spotlight: Macy Nilsen (2019)
The Edina Hornets won 12 games during the 2017-2018 season while playing in the ultra-competitive Lake Conference. Last year’s roster included 11 players from the class of 2019. One of those athletes is Macy Nilsen, the leader of Edina’s senior…
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Continue ReadingThe Edina Hornets won 12 games during the 2017-2018 season while playing in the ultra-competitive Lake Conference. Last year’s roster included 11 players from the class of 2019. One of those athletes is Macy Nilsen, the leader of Edina’s senior class.
Nilsen is a top 40 player in Minnesota’s class of 2019. She is a lengthy guard who can score in multiple ways. She averaged 15 points per game for the Hornets as a junior. In addition to her offensive firepower, Nilsen is a solid defender, and often racks up steals with her outstanding instincts and anticipation.
Macy’s biggest area of improvement may the way in which she approaches the game. “I have been focusing on my confidence lately because it doesn’t matter how talented you are with no confidence. It used to be difficult to stay confident in myself during an off shooting night,” Nilsen said. “But now I don’t mind, because I have been focusing on other aspects of my game that I can contribute to my team besides scoring. Now I can make an impact even when I’m having an off night.”
Nilsen’s evolving basketball outlook stems from spending her summers playing on a loaded Minnesota Stars Amundson team. Nilsen explained how her role with the Stars has helped her to become a more well-rounded player. “For Edina, I am the primary scorer but in AAU everyone on our team can score which meant I wouldn’t get as many chances to shoot in games. I took that as a opportunity to improve my all around game and it has given me a major confidence boost.”
Macy had nothing but good things to say about her time with the Stars. And with good reason. I think it’s safe to assume that most players would enjoy playing alongside North Dakota commit Kacie Borowitz (Roseau), future SDSU Jackrabbit Tori Nelson (Henry Sibley) and Jamestown signee Hannah DeMars (Grand Rapids). “It was a unique experience for AAU, in a great way,” Nilsen said. “Our team was unselfish with the ball and were genuinely happy for our teammates when they were playing well.”
Looking ahead to her senior season, Nilsen is taking a team-oriented approach. “Personally, I don’t have many goals besides improving every single day…My team’s goal is to win the section finial and that’s my biggest priority.”
Nilsen will have options when it comes to playing basketball after graduation. She holds offers from colleges across divisions, but doesn’t want to rush to a decision. “No timeline (for committing). Just when I’m 100% about the school for me.” Macy did say that the main factors when deciding on a school will include, “My relationship with the coach, how soon will I be able to play and if its the right academic fit for me.”
When Macy does make her college selection, her future coaches and teammates will be getting a hard-working, well-round, smart athlete who knows what it takes to experience success on and off the court.
Both in-article photos are courtesy of the Sun Current