AAU Preview: Great Lakes AAU

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Great Lakes Basketball is more than just a club; it is a community dedicated to the growth and empowerment of young female athletes through the sport of basketball. With a strong emphasis on developing fundamental skills, fostering meaningful relationships, and deepening understanding of the game, Great Lakes Basketball provides a supportive environment where players can thrive both on and off the court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>By instilling confidence and a love for the game, this club helps its members build character, resilience, and a lifelong passion for basketball. Great Lakes Basketball is not just about winning games; it's about shaping the next generation of strong, confident, and skilled athletes who are ready to take on any challenge that comes their way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Schedule</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>April 7-8 Final 4 Experience @ Cleveland </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>April 19-21 The Clash @ Hamilton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>May 4-5 Ohio Futures Classic @ Columbus</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>May 11 Baldwin Wallace College</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>May 18-19 Coaster Classic @ Sandusky</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>July 11-13 Run to the Roses @ Louisville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>July 19-22 The Finale @ Hamilton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>11th Grade Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Bree White","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12124","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"St. Josephs Academy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Great Lakes AAU","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Bree is a strong, physical player who can play well under the hoop, and can handle the ball under pressure. 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Lefty that can score in multiple ways and her three-point shot has become consistent. 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