AAU Preview: Great Lakes AAU
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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…
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Continue ReadingGreat 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.
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.
Schedule
April 7-8 Final 4 Experience @ Cleveland
April 19-21 The Clash @ Hamilton
May 4-5 Ohio Futures Classic @ Columbus
May 11 Baldwin Wallace College
May 18-19 Coaster Classic @ Sandusky
July 11-13 Run to the Roses @ Louisville
July 19-22 The Finale @ Hamilton
11th Grade Team
Bree White
Bree White
Bree is a strong, physical player who can play well under the hoop, and can handle the ball under pressure. She can hit the mid range jumper. Defensively she can defend a 2-5. Multidimensional player who is a threat from different spots on the floor.
Izzi Polinko
Izzi Polinko
Izzy is a point guard is an excellent defender and handles the press extremely well. Her court vision is superb and true PG that can also knock down the 3. One thing that Izzie is known for is she makes everyone around her better.
Vivian Cassell
Vivian Cassell
Vivian was part of the state Final Four team from Keystone, and she is a high energy player relentless on the glass she is a special defender with a motor that has no end . Lefty that can score in multiple ways and her three-point shot has become consistent. She thrives under the glass.
11th grade Roster
Bree white – 5-9 Junior -Saint Joes
Ruthie Becker -5-5 junior- Saint Joes
Kate Mocho – Saint Joes
Izzie Polinko Izzie Polinko 5'6" Avon Lake | 2025 OH – Avon Lake
Vivian Cassell- 5-10 Junior Keystone High school
Cece Bouman – 5-9Junior-North Ridgevile
Quinn O’Laeary -5-6 Junior – Bay Village
Camryn Cox – 5-11 Sophomore – Ashland
Ava Ayda – 5-5 Sophomore- Lutheran West
Aubrey Freeman – Freshman- Revere
9th grade Players to Watch
Elizabeth can handle the ball, shoot the three, and defend the 3/4/5. She is really powerful on the glass with great hands and incredible vision with a high basketball IQ. This kid just keeps getting better she keeps growing as a player. (featured photo above)
Ellie Lakios
Ellie Lakios
Elle is one of the best pure 3 point shooters in the Northeast Ohio area, and her consistency and range are unmatched. She can score in multiple ways, is crafty around the hoop with an explosive first step. She is an offensive machine.
9th Grade Roster
Olivia Dewey Olivia Dewey 5'5" | CG Rocky River | 2027 OH – Rocky River
Elizabeth Lang Elizabeth Lang 6'0" Rocky River | 2027 OH – 5-11 Freshman -Rocky River
Elle Lakios -5-7 Freshman -Magnificat
Ella Figliano – 5-10 Freshman-Padua
Sophia Niederst- 5-6 Freshman-Elyria Catholic
Riley Treadway – 5-5 Freshman – Elyria Catholic
Lauryn Bohannon – 5-6 Freshman -North Ridgevile
Mia Barone 5-9 Freshman -Westlake High school
Aubrey Freeman – 5-8 Freshman
Sophia Haus – 5-8 Freshman-Avon