Ohio Summer Showcase- Small but Mighty
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I enjoyed a great day of basketball at Ashland University last weekend for the Ohio Summer Showcase, hosted by Tyler Bates of the Buckeye State Blast AAU club. Players from around Northeast Ohio filled the gym and showcased their skills…
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Continue ReadingI enjoyed a great day of basketball at Ashland University last weekend for the Ohio Summer Showcase, hosted by Tyler Bates of the Buckeye State Blast AAU club. Players from around Northeast Ohio filled the gym and showcased their skills for dozens of college coaches.
Today we look at some guards who may be small in size, but big in skills! These are five to watch this coming season!
Mya Vermilya Mya Vermilya 5'8" | SG Loudonville | 2027 State OH , 5-4 2027, Loudonville
This is the second time I have seen her play this summer, and she has a bright future in the game as she heads into her freshman season at Loudonvillle. Mya has a smooth perimeter game and can score from deep. She isn’t afraid to let it fly from anywhere around the arc. Quick shot off the dribble. Also is polished for such a young age with a good basketball court sense.
DC Lanier DC Lanier 5'2" | PG Port Clinton | 2024 State OH , 5-2 2024, Port Clinton
This kid has a lot of energy and fears nobody on the court. Even being 5-2, DC is able to finish a play in transition and is not afraid of contact. Moves well to the rim. Good range, she is very scrappy and aggressive. She plays the game with a hop, always looking to make a play for her team. Fun to see her and her growth in the game.
Abby Koenig, 5-5 2025, Norwalk
Abby is a player who has a good skillset and fundamentally sound. She has a good pull-up midrange and is a good catch and shoot player. Good footwork and able to sneak the pass into the paint. Good range from behind the arc. Another player who plays with high energy and is a guard to watch this season.
Shyla Gruhlke, 5-4 2025, Norwalk
Another player from the same school as Abby, it was Shyla who showed she is a scrappy guard with good speed and active hands. Able to push the ball on offense, vocal and a good leader. On-ball defense is solid, able to turn the ball over. Focused player and can play the game at various speeds.
Kenzie Smith Kenzie Smith 5'4" | PG Norwalk | 2025 State OH , 5-5 2025, Norwalk
Norwalk had several of their players at this event, and many of them caught my eye as players to watch this season. I like her aggressiveness and footwork, making plays. Good handles, makes the pass. Pushes tempo, wanting to get the ball up the court. I like her athleticism and ability to control the game.