PGH Circuit Recap: Magnificent From Michigan Part 2
There were a good number of Michigan high school basketball players that showed out on the PGH Circuit this spring. This is Part 2 of a series recognizing the magnificent players and performances by some of those athletes. Take a…
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Continue ReadingThere were a good number of Michigan high school basketball players that showed out on the PGH Circuit this spring. This is Part 2 of a series recognizing the magnificent players and performances by some of those athletes. Take a look at Part 1 below.
Christen Banks Christen Banks 5'8" | CG Southfield A&T | 2025 State MI (2025, PG, Michigan Lady Playmakers 2024, Southfield A&T)
Banks is an excellent guard that has both power from her legs and explosiveness. She can play the game fast, but yet under complete control. Banks has that blow by ability that many wish for.
Avery Collins (2024, PG, MSF Flight 2024, Blissfield)
Collins went into the spring unranked. Mark my words, at the next update, she will be on the list. Her perimeter defense and ball pressure were very impressive. Collins was smart with the ball in her hands and was a very efficient ball handler.
Molly Deurloo Molly Deurloo 5'9" | PG Howell | 2023 State MI (2024, PG, PR1DE 2023, Howell)
Deurloo showed why she should be considered a top notch guard prospect in the class of 2024. She showed terrific court vision and passing at the Great Lakes Challenge. Deurloo was pinpoint on her feeds over the top to the paint.
Abby Hicks (2024, SG, Hardwood Midwest 2023, Hart)
Hicks seemed to step up her game in the big moments. She likes to look for transition opportunities and chances to pick up high percentage buckets. Hicks could be on the verge of a big high school season.
Layla Marshall Layla Marshall 5'8" | SG Westfield Prep | 2024 State MI (2024, HYPE Athletics 2023, Westfield Prep)
Marshall has always been an elite defender that could guard the entire length of the floor. There simply just aren’t many high school players that work the angles better on a half court trap than her. It’s no surprise that she just earned an offer from Wayne State University.
Priya Mericle Priya Mericle 5'7" | CG East Jackson | 2025 State MI (2025, PG, The Naturals 2025, East Jackson)
Every coach wants a true lead guard that can lock down their assignment on the perimeter. Mericle has the look of a lockdown defender that’s going to give high school opponents fits over the next few years. She’s a prospect to watch as her offensive game expands.
Abby Pasinos Abby Pasinos SG Madison Heights Bishop Foley | 2023 State MI (2023, SG, Michigan Goonies 2023, Bishop Foley)
Pasinos didn’t just make a statement on the PGH Circuit, she made statement after statement after statement. She showed in the gym range and the confidence and smarts needed to know when to fire it up. Quite frankly, Pasinos was one of the most dangerous shooters in the gym all spring.
Ava Rommel (2025, F, Harbor Impact 2025, St. Joseph)
Rommel was terrific at the Victory Region Finals. She attacked the offensive glass showing the ability to play much bigger than her size. Rommel created high percentage looks at the rim with put backs and extended offensive possessions.
Brook Simpson Brook Simpson 5'10" | SG Saugatuck | 2024 State MI (2024, CG, UTS Lady Elite 2023, Belding)
Simpson and her UTS Lady Elite squad made an appearance in the Victory Region Kick Off, and she definitely left her mark. She’s a silky smooth athlete that has a lot of flare in her game. Simpson is, and shoud be, a national target on the recruiting scene.
Natalie Trammel Natalie Trammel 5'5" | SG Hartland | 2025 State MI (2025, G/F, TC Elite 2025, Hartland)
Trammel will be a prospect to keep a close eye on over the coming years. There’s a lot to like and a lot of upside to her game. She’s willing to grind on defense and work the glass on both ends of the floor.