AAU Recap: Michigan Cobras 2026 Gold Team

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I was able to catch up with Coach Hovermale for a recap of his teams AAU Season. "[program_tooltip program_id='714458' first='Michigan' last='Cobras'] 2026 Gold Team: 18-12 record in eight total tournaments (3-1 at Run 4 the Roses). We were able to come together and compete versus the top teams this year with a high level schedule. We had 8 players all from Lenawee County on the team. The highlight of the season was going 3-1 at the Run 4 the Roses Classic in Louisville, Kentucky." - Coach Hovermale</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is what Coach Hovermale had to say about his players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["616580"],"_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":"Kar showed great improvement this past year.  Her pace of play and finishing ability around the rim was a huge leap of growth.  She is a great on ball defender who can make other guards uncomfortable.  Kar is one of the hardest workers I know and is always asking to get in the gym for extra reps.  Already known as a knockdown shooter from 3, adding finishing and mid range will be a continued work to take her game to the next level. - Coach Hovermalernrnhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz7dd9au_5A","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["734953"],"_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":"Maddy is one of the most underrated players in the state of Michigan.  at 5'10u0022 with great length and athletic ability, she is a mismatch on both ends of the floor.  Maddy had 10 steals in a game this season which shows her great anticipation and length.  She is just starting to find her offensive abilities and it is going to be scary when she becomes more consistent shooting the ball.  Maddy went from last year averaging 3 PPG to just under 10 PPG.  The best is yet to come for Maddy! 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