Prospect Spotlights: 2021’s

Scott Hankamp

September 14, 2020 @ 08:23 AM

College coaches are certainly looking for talented prospects that are available from the class of 2021. The Michigan Lady Playmakers certainly have a few. We will take an inside look at 3 of those players. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-181858" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2020/06/PGHFeaturedImage3-300x168.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="168" /> Name: Alexis Butler Grad Year: 2021 Position: Shooting Guard School: Mercy High School Grassroots: Michigan Lady Playmakers Strengths: Butler was outstanding in the first 2 tournaments of the grassroots season, then battled injury while still playing well in the 3rd. It all starts on the defensive end for her. Butler is an excellent on ball defender who utilizes her quick hands. She gets her hands on a lot of passes, creating deflections and turnovers. On offense, Butler is a multi level scorer. She is a threat from behind the arc and can also get to the rim off the bounce. Name: [player_tooltip player_id="28023" first="Keyonna" last="Johnson"] Grad Year: 2021 Position: Center School: Detroit Cass Tech Grassroots: Michigan Lady Playmakers Strengths: Johnson is a very intriguing prospect out of the PSL. She’s a long 6 footer and a true post player that does her work in the lane. College coaches are always looking for that post prospect with upside, and Johnson could easily fit the bill. She plays with her back to the basket on offense, sealing her defender and looking for an entry pass. Johnson is a solid defender around the basket. She stays vertical and protects the rim, helping when needed. Name: Chayse Robinson Grad Year: 2021 Position: Guard / Forward School: Arbor Prep Grassroots: Michigan Lady Playmakers Strengths: Robinson is an up and coming prospect that coaches and scouts will want to keep an eye on. Versatility was the name of her game over grassroots season. She built a reputation as a grinder and hard worker over the course of the summer. Robinson was forced to play every position other than the point this season, and she responded to that challenge. She’s a strong defender and can shoot the mid range jumper with consistency.