Height is definitely an attribute at all levels of basketball. However, you don’t have to be tall to be a high level player or prospect. There are many star players that aren’t considered incredibly tall. The Michigan class of 2021 has plenty of high level guards that are 5’7" and under.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="4132" first="Damiya" last="Hagemann"] </strong>(5’7", PG, Detroit Edison)
Prep Girls Hoops Michigan Ranking: #1
Hagemann is the definition of a playmaker. She can score in a variety of ways. Hagemann can keep the defense guessing with her ability to put passes in small spaces.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="138299" first="Kailee" last="Davis"] </strong>(5’3", PG, Detroit Renaissance)
Prep Girls Hoops Michigan Ranking: #6
Davis has outstanding court vision. She’s at her best with the ball leading the break. Davis can change direction on a dime.
<strong>Nykesha Sanders </strong>(5’7", PG, Chandler Park)
Prep Girls Hoops Michigan Ranking: #15
Sanders plays well in transition and can lead the break or fill in on the wing and finish. She has a knack for recognizing high percentage scoring opportunities.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="138301" first="Emmaia" last="O’Brien"] </strong>(5’6", PG, Chandler Park)
Prep Girls Hoops Michigan Ranking: #19
O’Brien plays fast, but always under control. She’s excellent in transition and can break down a defender with her start-stop speed.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="138313" first="Ellie" last="Sieler"] </strong>(5’6", PG, Monroe)
Prep Girls Hoops Michigan Ranking: #29
Sieler is a smooth lefty. She’s a good shooter from behind the arc with a quick release. Sieler can break down the defense in isolation.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="27998" first="Jenna" last="Harrison"] </strong>(5’7", G, Kent City)
Prep Girls Hoops Michigan Ranking: #40
Harrison is a prolific 3 point shooter. She spreads the floor with her ability to connect on a jumper from anywhere on the court.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="138348" first="Brooke" last="Wenzlick"] </strong>(5’7", G, New Lothrop)
Prep Girls Hoops Michigan Ranking: #51
Wenzlick can push the ball with the dribble or an accurate outlet pass. She’s a solid shooter with 3 point range.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="138369" first="Jaylee" last="Long"] </strong>(5’4", PG, Newaygo)
Prep Girls Hoops Michigan Ranking: #55
Long just finds buckets. She can score in transition or in a half court set. Long likes to push the pace off long rebounds and look for easy points.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="138341" first="Catarina" last="Juarez"] </strong>(5’4", G, Saginaw Arthur Hill)
Prep Girls Hoops Michigan Ranking: #63
Juarez plays the game with an attacking nature, especially off the dribble. Her straight line speed helps her excel in transition.
<strong>Brenaya Lane </strong>(5’4", PG, East Lansing)
Prep Girls Hoops Michigan Ranking: #72
Lane is a solid lead guard who can direct traffic and play at any pace. She takes calculated chances on defense and creates turnovers.
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