Grassroots Statements In The Spring

The quality of grassroots/AAU basketball has been very high this spring. There are players turning heads and with their play. Let’s take a look at some athletes making statements about their games in the grassroots spring season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="256557" first="Alexandria" last="Braddock"] (2023, PF, Michigan Storm Elite RISE 2023, Saginaw Heritage)</strong> Braddock is one the higher upside post players in the class of 2023. I’ve been impressed with her ability to get buckets with high percentage looks this spring. Braddock already has a reputation as a high level defender. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="422004" first="Rylie" last="Burley"] (2025, PG, The Naturals 2025, Leslie)</strong> I’ve been impressed with what I’ve seen from Burley this spring. She can create offense for her team. She does it by creating off the dribble, with a solid jumper, and by picking up 2nd chance buckets. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="425130" first="Mariah" last="Kerley"] (2025, SF, The Naturals 2025, East Jackson)</strong> Kerley has been an old fashioned bucket getter for much of the spring grassroots season. She’s shown that she can score in a variety of ways and do it against quality competition. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="421538" first="Lauren" last="Kilbarger"] (2025, SG, The Naturals 2025, Tecumseh)</strong> Kilbarger will be a part of a Tecumseh program with some really good young talent. Her game has been highlighted with her versatitlity. This has shown by her defending multiple positions as well as scoring from different spots on the floor. <strong>Jocelyn Kotowicz (2025, SG, The Naturals 2025, St. Johns)</strong> Kotowicz has sent a message that she can be counted on as a sharpshooter. Last weekend, she went off in a game burying 8-12 from behind the arc and finishing with 26 total points. <strong>Haley Mach (2025, PG, The Naturals 2025, Jonesville)</strong> Mach is another versatile player on The Naturals roster. She can make a difference in many different facets of the game and is a true 2 way player. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="420735" first="Priya" last="Mericle"] (2025, PG, The Naturals 2025, East Jackson)</strong> Mericle has made it to be known that East Jackson has their defensive stopper for the future. She can absolutely lockdown on the perimeter. Mericle has shown the potential to be a high quality lead guard. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="335988" first="Angelina" last="Tringali"] (2023, SG, Michigan Storm Elite RISE 2023, Oakland Christian)</strong> Tringali is a true scorer at heart at the 2 guard. She does a terrific job playing off her point guard and finding open looks at the rim. Tringali is an excellent shooter that can catch fire and steal the momentum of a game. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="256570" first="Ryleigh" last="Zinn"] (2023, SF, Michigan Storm Elite Rise 2023, Genesee)</strong> Zinn is sending a big time message this spring. She’s shown off a pure jumper that she’s hit with consistency, especially off the catch. Zinn has also shown the ability to slash to the rim and finish in traffic.