Who let the Dogs Out?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The winless Brighton Bulldogs hosted the undefeated Hartland Eagles on January 4th; they pulled off the upset in a complete team effort. Here are prospects who stood out in that game and others last week. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["521050"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='521050' first='Sophia' last='Moir'] is a senior wing who sparked the Bulldogs offensively in an upset win against rival Hartland. She hit a baseline jumper, top of the key pull-up, left handed finish, back cut layup, then added a strong and one finish at the rim through contact. Sophia stole a pass late off of a baseline inbounds to seal the win for Brighton. She is a 2024 prospect that contributes on both ends, leads with her effort, and should be given a look by schools still finalizing their 2024 recruiting class.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":"","_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='425128' first='Sophia' last='Heady'] competed against a top forward prospect Jan. 4th and rose to the challenge Jan. 4th. She used various pivots and finishing moves to convert many shots in the paint. Sophia completed an impressive up and under move; she split a double team with her dribble late then found an open teammate for two points. Sophia has the height and strength to be a great forward prospect in her class.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["693829"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='693829' first='Carmel' last='Eiland'] is a strong 2024 forward prospect for East Lansing. At 5'11, she has the length but also the strength to impose her will on both ends for the Trojans. Carmel is a powerful interior player who uses her length to seal and present to the ball for passes. She battles inside to front opponents and causes deflections. Carmel uses pivots to gain an advantage to finish around the rim. She is a 2024 coaches should look at who are still finalizing their 2024 recruiting class.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["771873"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Ariyana James is a twitchy/athletic guard for East Lansing and a prospect who makes plays on both ends of the court. She stood out as a top defender at the PGH 250 Expo and put those same skills on display last week. She forces turnovers with her long arms and then turns on the jets to finish transition layups. Ariyana has an efficient mid-range pull-up and uses her smooth footwork and long strides to convert layups with both hands. She has the potential to be an outstanding prospect as she continues to develop her outside shooting and ball handling in the half court.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["336004"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='336004' first='Jordyn' last='Egger'] is a next level guard for Mount Pleasant who showed on Friday why she earned all-conference honors in 2022. Jordyn drilled 5 three pointers; she relocates effectively to make herself ready to catch and shoot on the pass. She reads the defense well and has the vision to find open teammates in transition when the defenders over help. Jordyn has the handles and downhill motor to drive and finish with control at the rim. 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How many travel softball prospects, who also play basketball, put up 21 points with 10 field goals from the floor? I have seen that happen twice and one of those moments was Friday. She scores at all three levels with a relentless pursuit of the basketball sideline to sideline. She forces deflections with her anticipation of passes and effort to disrupt passing lanes and has the burst to finish at the rim. Ava is an impressive basketball prospect for the Oilers who can earn all-conference honors if she continues to perform at that level.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":6,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-659c1882e1fa4"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">At the Buzzer</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Evan Bell</strong>&nbsp;is currently a scout for Prep Girls Hoops, Varsity Girls Basketball Head Coach at Lapeer High School, and Director of<strong><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/program/lapeer-county-cobras/"><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></a><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/program/lapeer-county-cobras/"><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='715992' first='Lapeer' last='County Cobras']</strong></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>. Our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.prepnetwork.com/frequently-asked-questions/">mission</a>&nbsp;at PGH is to cover as many athletes with D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO potential in the state as possible. If you have knowledge of a prospect off our radar, please DM Evan through Twitter @CoachEvanBell or email him at lapeercountycobras@gmail.com</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->