Meet The Prospects: Kaitlyn Cain and Katie Schaible
Many players are making names for themselves with solid grassroots seasons. As we move into July, it’s a great time to hit the pause button and take an inside look at some prospects. Let’s look at 2 players that college…
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Continue ReadingMany players are making names for themselves with solid grassroots seasons. As we move into July, it’s a great time to hit the pause button and take an inside look at some prospects. Let’s look at 2 players that college coaches should be very interested in.
NAME
Kaitlyn Cain Kaitlyn Cain 5'9" | SF Marysville | 2022 State MI
GRADUATION YEAR
2022
SCHOOL
Marysville
GRASSROOTS
Michigan Cagers
HEIGHT
5-9
POSITION
Shooting Guard / Small Forward
PREP GIRLS HOOPS MICHIGAN RANKING
#133
STRENGTHS
– Aggressive and tough defense: Cain loves to pick up the ball handler at the top of the key. She’s soft on her feet and grinds on that end.
– Driving the lane: Cain can create scoring opportunities by finishing and/or drawing fouls and going to the line.
– Shooting: She is a bona fide threat on the perimeter, shooting at a high percentage from beyond the arc.
– Mid range game: Cain does a nice job manufacturing points from mid range. She’s very efficient when shooting from mid range.
– Work ethic: She’s an energy player that wins hustle points. This is especially true on D, where she picks up steals and deflections through effort. Cain is a focused athlete that doesn’t get fazed by the big moments.
– Academics: When a player has a 4.3 GPA, like Cain, that’s the definition of a strength. It makes her very recruitable.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT
– Ball handling
– Consistency in finishing at the rim, especially in traffic and contested
ULTIMATE BASKETBALL GOAL
“My ultimate basketball goal is to join a college program that is a good fit for me. I want to be a part of a program with good chemistry and a real sense of community. Wherever I go, I want to help that program any way I can for team success. I’m willing to do whatever it takes to make a positive impact. I’m also excited to lead my high school team in my upcoming senior year. I have my sights set on making a good run in the state playoffs.” – Kaitlyn Cain Kaitlyn Cain 5'9" | SF Marysville | 2022 State MI
RECRUITMENT
“So far I’ve been fortunate and thankful to have conversations with Sienna Heights, Albion, Hope, Aquinas, and Chatham University about joining their schools and programs. I have been contacted by multiple other schools as well recently and we are sorting it all out. I really appreciate everyone that has shown interest. I’m excited for the summer basketball season to get going with my Cagers teammates and coaches.” – Kaitlyn Cain Kaitlyn Cain 5'9" | SF Marysville | 2022 State MI
NAME
Katie Schaible Katie Schaible 5'8" | PG Edwardsburg | 2022 State MI
GRADUATION YEAR
2022
SCHOOL
Edwardsburg
GRASSROOTS
Michigan Premier
HEIGHT
5-8
POSITION
Point Guard / Shooting Guard
PREP GIRLS HOOPS MICHIGAN RANKING
#202
STRENGTHS
– Court vision: Schaible plays with her head up and scans the floor. If her teammate is open, Schaible will find them.
– Passing: She swings the ball ball and doesn’t let it stick. Schaible has a solid post entry pass.
– Outside shooting: She has a very dependable jumper from deep and she utilizes very good shot selection as well.
– Speed: Schaible is fast up and down the court. This allows her to play effectively at any pace.
– Ball handling: She’s very reliable with the ball and is a tremendous secondary ball handler when she slides to the 2.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT
– Man defense
– Scoring at the rim
ULTIMATE BASKETBALL GOAL
“My ultimate basketball goal is to play somewhere in college.” – Katie Schaible Katie Schaible 5'8" | PG Edwardsburg | 2022 State MI
RECRUITMENT
Schaible has received offers from Grace Christian College, Great Lakes Christian College, Lakeland University, and Lake Michigan College.