Preview: Strictly Skills 17u

Scott Hankamp

June 23, 2020 @ 06:50 AM

<h2>INTRO</h2> Strictly Skills 17u will be a major factor in grassroots basketball. They have a variety of talent, including shooters and young post players. Strictly Skills should be on the radar of college coaches. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-179375" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2020/06/Generic-Featured-Image-5-300x187.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="187" /> <h2>ROSTER</h2> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="147762" first="Allie" last="Walther"]</strong> (2022, 5’8", G, Schoolcraft) Walther is a consistent scorer from the perimeter. She’s a hard working energy player that will earn her looks at the basket. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="138367" first="Olivia" last="Eubank"]</strong> (2021, 5’6", G, Mattawan) Eubank is dangerous from behind the arc. She has a very high ceiling as a prospect . Eubank plays a very intelligent game. <strong>Marlene Bussler</strong> (2021, 5’6", G, Harper Creek) Bussler is a rising talent. She has quick feet that she uses to attack the rim. Bussler is a solid shooter as well. <strong>Abbey Hicks</strong> (2021, 5’6", G, Harper Creek) Hicks is a grinder. She a solid scorer at the point and plays with a high basketball IQ. <strong>Jaelyn Horn</strong> (2021, 5’6", G, Kalamazoo Central) Horn is a glue player. She fills many roles, contributing in a variety of ways. Horn is willing to do whatever the team needs. <strong>Alexis Snodgrass</strong> (2022, 5’11", F, Hartford) Snodgrass will be depended on for her rebounding prowess. The young forward will attack the glass on both ends. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="175971" first="Hannah" last="Vallier"]</strong> (2021, , 5’11", G/F, Vicksburg) Vallier is a weapon from 3 point range. The defense must account for her at all times. <strong>Marissa Smith</strong> (2023, 6’2", PF, Battle Creek Harper Creek) Smith is a young post player with tons of potential. She has good hands and effectively uses post moves. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="138397" first="Cassidy" last="Neff"]</strong> 5-9 w (2021, 5’9", W, Gull Lake) Neff is a strong and fast player that’s willing to out run her opponent. She can really torch the nets with her jumper. <h2>COACH’S QUOTE</h2> "I love this team. Everyone can play. We have some of the top girls in southwest Michigan. College coaches are reaching out." <h2>SCHEDULE</h2> June 27 Plymouth, In. July 5-8 Nashville Tenn. July 17-19 Grand Rapids, Mi. July 24-26 Indianapolis, In. Sept 13 Swartz Creek, Mi.