Miss Basketball Candidate: Jasmine Powell (Detroit Country Day)

Michigan’s Miss Basketball is awarded to a big time player every year. There’s no denying that <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="2469" first="Jasmine" last="Powell"] </strong>is an exciting playmaker that is worthy of being a candidate. The 5’7" point guard from Detroit Country Day is an elite player in Michigan, as well as nationwide. ESPN Hoopgurlz Top 100 has <strong>Powell</strong> ranked as the #78 prospect in the class of 2019. That is good for #23 at her position. <strong>Powell</strong> has proven to be a winner. She was a part of Detroit Country Day’s 2017 state championship team. <strong>Powell </strong>was a huge part of another state championship in 2018. In the 2017-2018 season, she helped Detroit Country Day finish with a 23-4 record. <strong>Powell </strong>averaged 11ppg, 7rpg, and 5apg. Her performance throughout the season earned her a selection to the 2018 Class B All-State 1st Team. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="2469" first="Jasmine" last="Powell"] </strong>was a coveted recruit by schools across the country. She was recruited by programs including Bradley, Providence, Seton Hall, UMass, DePaul, and Tennessee State. <strong>Powell</strong> made her decision and committed to Minnesota. She will join former Detroit Country Day star Destiny Pitts when she becomes a Golden Gopher. <strong>Powell</strong> has a skill set that separates her from the competition. She is super fast with quick feet. <strong>Powell </strong>uses this speed and quickness to control the pace of the game. She’s at her best when playing in an up tempo game. <strong>Powell </strong>is an excellent ball handler who can put her defender on their heels. She’s one of toughest players in the state to stop head-to-head, using her quick first step to blow by the defense. When driving to the rim, <strong>Powell </strong>is able to play through contact and get to the free throw line. She can also shoot with consistency from behind the arc. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="2469" first="Jasmine" last="Powell"] </strong>might be best known for her stellar defense. She’s an attacking defender who likes to make plays. <strong>Powell </strong>doesn’t sit back and wait for the offense. Instead, she takes them out of their comfort zone and forces mistakes. <strong>Powell </strong>is a smart and confident player who believes in herself and her game. She knows what her team needs and delivers. Whether its a bucket, a big defensive stop, or a play in transition, <strong>Powell </strong>will make it happen. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="2469" first="Jasmine" last="Powell"] </strong>will certainly be in the conversation when it comes to this season’s Miss Basketball award.