Wade’s World Fall Ball Showcase: 5 Takeaways
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The Wade’s World Fall Ball Showcase was in Ann Arbor on Sunday. There was a nice collection of talent in the gym. I’m going to give you 5 takeaways I had from the event. LEADER!!!!! This actually might have been…
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Continue ReadingThe Wade’s World Fall Ball Showcase was in Ann Arbor on Sunday. There was a nice collection of talent in the gym. I’m going to give you 5 takeaways I had from the event.
LEADER!!!!!
This actually might have been the highlight of the day for me at the showcase. And it wasn’t even skill related. Ava Rodriguez, a star guard from Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard, showed an intangible that every coach at every program at every level is always searching for. A positive leader. To be honest, at first, her drill group was pretty quiet. Ava brought it to life by being verbally encouraging to every player after every rep. She started a trend in the group and it soon became to most vocal in the gym. As they got louder, other groups followed suit and it spread throughout the gym. Rodriguez’s leadership was an event changing attribute.
STEADY IMPROVEMENT
There were some players at the showcase that have show remarkable improvement in the last 6 months plus. Ley’s start with MacKenzi Duthie MacKenzi Duthie 5'11" | PF Howell | 2026 State MI , a 2026 Howell forward. She’s developed her game consistently and has become a very high level prospect. Duthie battles on the glass going after the ball relentlessly off the rim. She also has the ability to stretch the floor and bury a jumper with 3 point range.
Speaking of improvement, there’s that girl again – Selena Titus Selena Titus 5'3" | PG Jenison | 2025 State MI . She’s found her path and a button has clicked. Honestly, her game is starting to look like her older brother’s, Brady Titus. Like him, she’s a playmaker off the bounce and can push the pace by getting downhill with the ball. Titus has some shake with the ball that creates space from her defenders.
PLAYMAKERS
There was a very good number of playmakers in the gym on Sunday. Let’s start with Ashlyn Moorehead Ashlyn Moorehead 5'4" | CG Tecumseh | 2025 State MI . It’s not about flash with Moorehead, but it’s totally about effectiveness. She makes plays for teammates with her ability to handle the ball and make the right pass at the right time. Players around her are better because she’s their teammate.
Taylor Wallace Taylor Wallace 5'6" | PG Arbor Prep | 2024 State MI is another playmaker at the showcase. She’s such a smooth athlete with a confident jumper. Wallace really forces the defense to make decisions by being quick with her own. This helps her make a ton of plays in any given game.
YOUTH / YOUNG TALENT
The state of Michigan has developed into a high school girls basketball powerhouse. From what I saw from the young talent at this showcase, that trend isn’t stopping anytime soon. Jillian Sanderson is a TREMENDOUS player and prospect. Honestly, she could play high school varsity basketball right now. But you’ll have to catch her in a middle school gym for now. Sanderson is an elite ball handler, skilled athlete and a pure shooter.
Zariya McCrary was electric with the ball and could attack the rim off the bounce.
Mia Hammoud was efficient with the ball and could get physical on her way to the rim.
These are just 3 examples, but every young player in the gym caught my eye for something that they did well.
REAFFIRMATION
There were a lot of players at the event that reaffirmed why I have such a high opinion on them as players and prospects.
Faith Jungwirth Faith Jungwirth 6'0" | SF Lansing Catholic | 2024 State MI is one of those players. I’ve always loved her game and what she brings to the table. Her strength and versatility continue to be strengths and allow her to be a tough matchup.
Riley Abney Riley Abney 5'9" | SG Ortonville Brandon | 2024 State MI once again showed why she’s an elite player. Her ease of movement is next level and her jumper is so pure and so balanced.
Alison Farr Alison Farr 5'5" | PG Howell | 2025 State MI is a player I noticed on the PGH Circuit a while back and I could see it within seconds. She had that “it” factor. I could just tell that she’d be great. Farr certainly hasn’t disappointed. In fact, the sharp shooting leader has added a lot of athleticism and flash to her game.
Charlotte Miller Charlotte Miller 5'8" | CG Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard | 2025 State MI is elite, not just in the state, but beyond that as well. You have to really watch the game to see all the ways that she influences outcomes. Miller is so focused every second that she’s on the court. She can be relied upon as both a primary ball handler and distributer as well as an elite shooter and scorer.