People often focus on height as an attribute in basketball. However, there are many players that succeed while not being incredibly tall. The class of 2020 has plenty of smaller, but highly skilled guards.
Here is a look at some ranked juniors that are 5’7" and under:
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="126237" first="Daija" last="Tyson"] </strong>(5’7", PG, Detroit Edison)
Prep Girls Hoops Michigan Ranking: #8
Tyson is a lightning bolt on the court. She can push the ball in transition with the dribble or off a pass. There isn’t a more skilled point guard in the class.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="126238" first="Lamariyee" last="Williams"] </strong>(5’7", G, River Rouge)
Prep Girls Hoops Michigan Ranking: #11
Williams is an electric player. She can score from anywhere and at any given time.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="126245" first="Sanaya" last="Gregory"] </strong>(5’5", PG, East Lansing)
Prep Girls Hoops Michigan Ranking: #22
Gregory might be the best on ball defender in Michigan. She simply shuts people down on the perimeter.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="126252" first="Teagan" last="Haynes"] </strong>(5’7", PG, Michigan Center)
Prep Girls Hoops Michigan Ranking: #24
Haynes is a consumate floor general that facilitates on offense. She can get buckets off the dribble.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="126248" first="Jolee" last="Houle"] </strong>(5’6", G, Grand Haven)
Prep Girls Hoops Michigan Ranking: #27
Houle has an excellent mid range game, hitting pull up jumpers with consistency. She’s also a big threat from behind the 3 point line.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="126253" first="Lolo" last="Reed"] </strong>(5’5", PG, Saginaw Heritage)
Prep Girls Hoops Michigan Ranking: #33
Reed is a floor leader that sees the action in advance. She directs traffic on both ends.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="126255" first="Brittany" last="Bowman"] </strong>(5’5", G, Kingsley)
Prep Girls Hoops Michigan Ranking: #35
Bowman is an excellent ball handler with quick dribbles. She creates for herself and teammates off the bounce.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="126261" first="Kelynn" last="Kujat"] </strong>(5’5", SG, Frankenmuth)
Prep Girls Hoops Michigan Ranking: #39
Kujat is one of the most prolific shooters in the state. She can hit a contested triple with ease. Kujat is a high IQ player.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="23770" first="Gabi" last="Saxman"] </strong>(5’6", PG, Schoolcraft)
Prep Girls Hoops Michigan Ranking: #41
Saxman is a lead guard that finds open teammates with accuracy. She uses her quick feet to create turnovers on defense.
<strong>Chanelle King </strong>(5’6", G, Flint Carman Ainsworth)
Prep Girls Hoops Michigan Ranking: #48
King is a good ball handler that can single handedly break pressure. She’s a good shooter off the dribble.
<strong>McKenna Bent </strong>(5’5", PG, Comstock Park)
Prep Girls Hoops Michigan Ranking: #49
Bent is an efficient shooter with good fundamentals. She’s a solid ball handler that can control the defense.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="23792" first="Alize" last="Tripp"] </strong>(5’6", CG, Michigan Center)
Prep Girls Hoops Michigan Ranking: #66
Tripp is an excellent shooter that’s a threat from mid range and deep. She’s a good ball handler with great court vision.
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