PGH Michigan Top 250: Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There was a lot of elite basketball from very talented players at the Prep Girls Hoops Top 250. It was as advertised - the top showcase event in Michigan this calendar year! Let's take a look at some of my notes from the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='419528' first='Dania' last='McClain'], (2025, South Lake)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Corner jumper, then back to basket spin move, draws foul! - Showing offensive versatility</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Back to basket - shows power by going through defender for the bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smooth finish over left shoulder</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='615162' first='Lizzie' last='Wolthuis']</strong> <strong>(2026, Grand Rapids South Christian)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At least 4 boards early - reading rebound off the perimeter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Drives lane and still sees action around her. Ends up with a nice kick out pass to a shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crossover and lefty finish!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='613012' first='Addison' last='Flynn'] (2025, Seaholm)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pretty euro move draws foul - body control and focused - Hit the free throw</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nose for ball - always seems to be in the action</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Quick close out with high hand</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='716695' first='Selena' last='Titus'] (2025, Jenison)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Playing tough perimeter D!! Keeping low base and showing quick hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tough finish in open floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Continuing to show incredible improvement - one of most improved in the state?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alexis Madura (2026, Rockford)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Catch and shoot 3! Was shot ready and caught and shot in rhythm - Nice stroke</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='244295' first='Samone' last='Andrews'] (2024, Macomb Dakota)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Next level pace of play!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>So dangerous in transition, opponents HAVE to get back on D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Accurate pass to a cutter with zip on ball as well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='716470' first='Ellie' last='Pierson'] (2025, Brighton)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Righty drive and finish through the defender!</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>Terrific screener! always creates opportunities with it for both her and ball handler!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Toughness on the glass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='499160' first='Aria' last='Dottery'] (2026, Powers Catholic)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>FIRST IN THE GYM!!!!!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Isabella Joseph (2026, Dansville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Finds open space on perimeter and buries catch and shoot 3</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>Athletic in the open floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Willing and able passer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='716685' first='Landen' last='Smith'] (2025, East Kentwood)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Comes out blazing in 2nd half!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Physical buckets close to the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='423698' first='Christina' last='Gibson'] (2025, South Lake)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Playing well in physical game/through contact - tough put back and fouled on dribble drive</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->