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Post Players Standing Out

Post Players Standing Out
Scott Hankamp
Scott Hankamp
December 6, 2023 @ 09:54 AM
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Lily Klein
Lily Klein 6'2" | C | 2027
MI
Emily Wierenga
Emily Wierenga 6'2" | C | 2025
MI
Lakely Bottum
Lakely Bottum 6'0" | PF | 2025
MI
Lily Gleason
Lily Gleason 6'1" | C | 2025
MI
Kennedy Gustafson
Kennedy Gustafson 6'0" | C | 2025
MI
Brook Simpson
Brook Simpson 5'10" | SG | 2024
MI
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College coaches are always looking for quality post players. The good news is, there seems to be plenty playing at a high level here in Michigan. Let's take a look at some post players that are standing out early.

Emily Wierenga

Emily Wierenga

MI
C
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS C
CLASS 2025
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Emily
Wierenga C
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
HS
Zeeland East
|
MI
Post Players Standing Out
Wierenga was really good in the paint against Northview. She came just 2 rebounds shy of a points...
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Emily Wierenga

State: Michigan
School: Zeeland East
Club: MBA UAA
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Lily Gleason

Lily Gleason

MI
C
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS C
CLASS 2025
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Lily
Gleason C
Class
2025
Height
6'1"
HS
Forest Hills Eastern
|
MI
Post Players Standing Out
Gleason came out of the gates strong. She was just shy of the double-double finishing with 21 points...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Lily Gleason

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State: Michigan
School: Forest Hills Eastern
Club: MBA UAA
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Lily Klein Lily Klein Lily Klein 6'2" | C Flat Rock | 2027 MI

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS C
CLASS 2027

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School: Flat Rock
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Kennedy Gustafson

Kennedy Gustafson

MI
C
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS C
CLASS 2025
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Kennedy
Gustafson C
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
HS
Saugatuck
|
MI
Post Players Standing Out
Gustafson and her Saugatuck squad are going to be a force to be dealt with this season. Her...
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Kennedy Gustafson

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State: Michigan
School: Saugatuck
Club: Michigan Drive Premier
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Lakely Bottum

Lakely Bottum

MI
PF
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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Bottum PF
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
HS
Caledonia
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MI
Post Players Standing Out
Bottum is coming off a head turning summer and looks like she’ll keep the pace. Double-doubles are fun,...
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Lakely Bottum

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State: Michigan
School: Caledonia
Club: MBA UAA
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