Grassroots Preview: UTS Lady Elite 2024

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The UTS Lady Elite has become a premier and prime time program in Michigan and beyond. They consistently feature high level basketball talent and have a history of developing players. The 2024 UTS Lady Elite squad has an extreme amount of depth with everyone on their roster ranked by Prep Girls Hoops Michigan. They should be considered a must see team by next level coaches, scouts and fans of the game. The UTS program is directed by Marcus Lancaster and the team is coached by Jessie Bays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SCHEDULE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":627628,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/03/image-2.png" alt="" class="wp-image-627628" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ROSTER</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["244230"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Simpson is ranked as the #3 prospect in the 2024 class by Prep Girls Hoops Michigan and is committed to Dayton. She is a premier prospect, not just in Michigan, but well beyond that.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["244260"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Anderson is Prep Girls Hoops Michigan's 15th ranked prospect. She's athletic and strong, holding the ability to create off the bounce. 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Shelby is a skilled guard that can score and distribute at a high level.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["244294"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"Williams is a perfect addition to the UTS Elite 2024 team. She's ranked #73 by Prep Girls Hoops Michigan. Williams is an elite rebounder and is an absolute menace under the rim. She's going to really be able to showcase her game with this squad.","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_9_player":["417921"],"_player_evaluations_9_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"Steele just keeps getting better and expanding her skill set and overall game. She's currently ranked #151 by Prep Girls Hoops Michigan. Steele is the type of player that thrives in the UTS program and college coaches should take a very serious look and this talented backcourt player.","_player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_10_player":["417928"],"_player_evaluations_10_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_10_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_10_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_10_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_10_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_10_evaluation":"Baughman is currently ranked #198 by Prep Girls Hoops Michigan. This really looks like a good old fashioned break out season. All the elements are there. There's a very talented player in Baughman and a program that has a reputation for player development. Stay tuned for a huge grassroots season from Baughman.","_player_evaluations_10_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":11,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6426fb60a7cbd"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PROGRAM QUOTE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#TheUTSway</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->