PGH Michigan Top 250: More Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Girls Hoops Michigan Top 250 was an elite showcase with tons of talent for scouts and coaches to see! Here is another look at some of my notes from the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out the additional Prep Girls Hoops Michigan Top 250 coverage below!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prepgirlshoops.com/2023/09/gamechangers-turning-heads-at-the-top-250/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-girls-hoops"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-prep-girls-hoops wp-block-embed-prep-girls-hoops"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://prepgirlshoops.com/2023/09/gamechangers-turning-heads-at-the-top-250/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prepgirlshoops.com/2023/09/pgh-michigan-top-250-team-3-evals/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-girls-hoops"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-prep-girls-hoops wp-block-embed-prep-girls-hoops"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://prepgirlshoops.com/2023/09/pgh-michigan-top-250-team-3-evals/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prepgirlshoops.com/2023/09/pgh-michigan-top-250-team-6-evals/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-girls-hoops"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-prep-girls-hoops wp-block-embed-prep-girls-hoops"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://prepgirlshoops.com/2023/09/pgh-michigan-top-250-team-6-evals/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prepgirlshoops.com/2023/09/pgh-michigan-top-250-rising-stars/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-girls-hoops"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-prep-girls-hoops wp-block-embed-prep-girls-hoops"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://prepgirlshoops.com/2023/09/pgh-michigan-top-250-rising-stars/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prepgirlshoops.com/2023/09/pgh-michigan-top-250-notes-2/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-girls-hoops"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-prep-girls-hoops wp-block-embed-prep-girls-hoops"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://prepgirlshoops.com/2023/09/pgh-michigan-top-250-notes-2/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong> Aj Rickli (2025, Paw Paw)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Difference maker in the paint - uses footwork and pivot foot to get looks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Active on glass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='244760' first='Emersen' last='Berndt'] (2024, Grand Haven)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nice hesitation dribble and attacking rim off it - draws foul and hits FT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='773848' first='Ariyana' last='James-Benson'] (2025, East Lansing)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Attacking the basket both off dribble and as a cutter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Length and athletic in open floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Using length on defense - just stepped in passing lane, got steal, and coast to coast for bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='614649' first='Melanie' last='Kolnitys'] (2026, Dow)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Playing aggressive off point - attacking and creating (herself and teammates) off bounce</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='502309' first='Lilly' last='Thelen'] (2026, Portland)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sneaky scorer! - Doesn't have to force to get hers - recognizes opportunities and takes advantage</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='628148' first='Hannah' last='Saunders'] (2025, Royal Oak)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Showing off her jumper! - Corner triple!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='602875' first='Gabby' last='Brooks-Foster'] (2026, Dakota)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DEEP triple - volleyball line range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Terrific handles - can control defender and get them to lean</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='734961' first='Calista' last='Blue'] (2026, Haslett)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I really like her versatility</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2 way player!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='423698' first='Christina' last='Gibson'] (2026, South Lake)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Showing body control under rim on finishes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pretty lefty finish!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='773850' first='Ava' last='Tate'] (2026, Portage Central)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Impressive in open floor - straight line speed - just beat defense back for easy bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='739559' first='Annika' last='Dimitrijevich'] (2025, Dakota)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hustle player - hitting the floor!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong back to basket score over left shoulder</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Showing range on jumper</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='716473' first='Melanin' last='Holman'] (2025, Kenowa Hills)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Playmaker! - Forcing turnovers and pushing ball effectively into transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='663349' first='Isabella' last='Nooe'] (2025, South Lyon)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Corner 3 - nice looking jumper - multi level scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='612084' first='Ruby' last='Smith'] (2024, Bloomfield Hills)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Put back buckets by the bunches</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Can get a lot of good looks working off the block</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='502311' first='Mariah' last='Sain'] (2026, Muskegon)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>SPECIAL talent! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>So much ball control and able to get to her spot with handles consistently</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Can attack D off bounce and with pass/movement after the pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->