Prospect Spotlight: Gracie Mellinger
There are some high quality prospects around the state that deserve more exposure. Mellinger is one of those players. She’s a skilled athlete that could someday help a program at the next level. Let’s take a closer look at her…
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Continue ReadingThere are some high quality prospects around the state that deserve more exposure. Mellinger is one of those players. She’s a skilled athlete that could someday help a program at the next level. Let’s take a closer look at her as a player and a prospect.
Name: Gracie Mellinger Gracie Mellinger 5'5" | CG Alma | 2025 State MI
Graduation Year: 2025
Height: 5’5″
Position: Point Guard
School: Alma High School
Grassroots Program: Capitol City Express (Now called Drive Express)
Strengths Of Her Game:
– Court awareness: Mellinger has a knack for feeling and seeing the game around her which allows her to be 1 step ahead of the action. Mellinger has an instinct and awareness for what’s happening at all times.
– Ability to get to the rim: She has the ability to put the ball on the floor and use both a fast first step and dribble combos to get to the basket.
– Versatility: Mellinger is a versatile lead guard that can get buckets as easily as she sets up her teammates and distributes the ball.
– Ball handling: We mentioned her ball handling a bit above. Mellinger is an efficient and effective primary ball handler that can keep turnover numbers very low.
Goals For This Season:
Mellinger kept her personal goals for this season impressively simple. She wants to average 20 points per game and double her assists from last year.
Long Term Basketball Goals:
“Playing basketball in college.” – Gracie Mellinger Gracie Mellinger 5'5" | CG Alma | 2025 State MI
Notes:
Gracie Mellinger Gracie Mellinger 5'5" | CG Alma | 2025 State MI is a very talented guard with a bright future. She’s a quality lead guard that holds some very transferable skills to the next level. Mellinger should be getting some next level looks and will be a player to keep an eye on as the season rolls around and her recruitment gains steam.