PGH Circuit Recap: Magnificent From Michigan Part 3

Michigan high school basketball players had some terrific performances and turned heads on the PGH Circuit this spring. This is Part 3 of a series that aims to highlight some of the magnificent players and performances by those athletes. Take a look at Part 1 and Part 2 below. https://prepgirlshoops.com/2022/06/pgh-circuit-recap-magnificent-from-michigan-part-1/ https://prepgirlshoops.com/2022/06/pgh-circuit-recap-magnificent-from-michigan-part-2/ <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="230791" first="Shahd" last="Bakkar"] (2023, SG, 1829 Blue 2023, Salem)</strong> Bakkar could be a very dangerous player for Salem come high school season. She brought a ton of offensive energy at the circuit, specifically with her off the ball movement. Bakkar forces a lot of defensive movement and rotations. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="281850" first="Jade" last="Blanchard"] (2024, SF, PR1DE 2024, Marine City)</strong> Blanchard stood out at the Great Lakes Challenge with her ability to score in a multitude of ways. She scored with body control on a tough finish, hitting jumpers from deep, and showed the ability to draw contact and get to the line. Blanchard has some really nice upside for coaches at the next level to see. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="418208" first="Malyah" last="Bynum"] (2023, PG, Downriver Elite 17u, Trenton)</strong> Bynum stood out at multiple events on the circuit, proving to be an underrated prospect. She was a solid point guard with excellent handles and the ability to push the ball with the dribble. Bynum used her change of speed with the ball to breakdown the D and get to the lane. <strong>Gabby Foster (2026, PG, UTS Lady Elite 2023 East, Macomb Dakota)</strong> Juding by her play this spring, Foster is going to make a lot of noise at the high school level over the next 4 years. As a freshman, she played all the way up at 17u, and did more than belong. Foster can go either way with the dribble and can do it in a hurry. <strong>Ashley Kopacko (2023, SG, 1829 Blue, Salem)</strong> Kopacko impressed and sent her message on the defensive end of the floor. She did all the little things while guarding on the perimeter and in the paint. If Kopacko keeps that defensive intensity, it will earn her minutes come high school season for sure. <strong>Anna Lundquist (2024, PF, Hardwood Midwest 2023, Muskegon Oakridge)</strong> Lundquist definitely put her name on the map this spring. She works well offensively with her back to the basket. Lundquist is a terrific post defender that takes pride in the way her lockdown D influences the game. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="418383" first="Maeve" last="Nolan"] (2024, PG, Michigan Goonies 2024, Berkley)</strong> Nolan really established herself as a 2 way player that will be tough for coaches to take off the floor. Her well rounded game features solid ball handling as well as the ability to bury a jumper with 3 point range. Nolan can bring pace and energy to any team. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="304246" first="Gracee" last="Robidou"] (2024, CG, MSF Flight 2024, Stockbridge)</strong> Robidou is the type of team player that’s critical for any successful high level team. She seems very comfortable and effective working the corners and the baseline. Robidou can run the floor and finish through contact in transition. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="420493" first="Tracy" last="Thomas"] (2025, PF, Michigan Lady Playmakers 2023, Cass Tech)</strong> Thomas definitely caught the attention of scouts and coaches on the PGH Circuit this spring. She played up, and her versatility still stood out. Thomas could probably play 4 different positions at the high school level. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="280221" first="Rachel" last="Williams"] (2023, PF, HYPE Athletics 2023 Doc, Canton)</strong> Williams is vastly underrecruited and underrated and is showed at the Great Lakes Challenge. She has over and over again matched up with some top notch players in the midwest and did more than hold her own. Williams is pound for pound one of the strongest and most physical post players in the state of Michigan.