The Clash: Always 100 Michigan vs Ohio Future 2025 McClain NE2K

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most exciting back-and-forth battles of the weekend happened between Always 100 Michigan 17U and [program_tooltip program_id='712738' first='Ohio' last='Future'] 2025 Mcclain NE2K on Sunday, April 21st. These two evenly matched 2025 squads both played tough defensively and went on offensive runs. The game needed overtime to decide a winner, and Always 100 Michigan pulled off the nail-biting victory. Here are the prospects from Sunday's contest who impressed me the most. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["636710"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":896989,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='636710' first='Kendall' last='Sury'] is a lanky SG who made a strong impression on both ends for [program_tooltip program_id='712738' first='Ohio' last='Future'] McClain 2025 NE2K at The Clash. She has the versatility to score at all three levels and plays effectively inside or outside. Kendall finishes strong at the rim off two feet and did so through fouls for and ones multiple times. She accelerated past the defense in transition and used a spin move to score and draw the foul. Kendall pressured the ball and blocked a shot attempt in the paint. She used her vertical leaping ability to high point an inbounds pass and finish off two in the paint. Kendall elevated to meet a pass in the air and draw a foul from the defender attempting a steal. 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Khalia showed her effective outside shot by knocking down a corner 3 off the catch and another wing 3 in rhythm. Her length and balance give her an advantage to catch and shoot over defenders closing out. Khalia outworked her defender for an offensive board and converted a floater in the paint (MOI Nursing).","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["419559"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_player_featured_image":896971,"_player_evaluations_4_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='419559' first='Autumn' last='Pernell'] set the tone defensively for Always 100 Michigan 17U with her relentless effort at The Clash on Sunday. She accelerates through the paint on her drives to draw fouls and if she misses a shot there's a high chance she will secure the offensive rebound. Autumn finished strong off two with her left at the rim and stripped the ball away from the other team after a rebound. She stays in a balanced stance defensively and has exceptional quickness laterally to cut off ball handlers. There was a sequence where Autumn kept switching dribble hand-offs to guard the ball up top for at least 10 seconds without yielding a drive to the basket. She stole a pass and forced a foul on her way to the rim in transition, then knocked down important free throws. 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She is a strong and athletic guard, exploding to the basket on a baseline drive finish through contact and one. Jalea converted an impressive reverse dribbling full speed. She constantly uses verbal feedback to actively encourage and direct teammates on the court and from the sideline. Jalea displayed a high basketball IQ as she pointed and anticipated action on the court; she would communicate with her coach during breaks in the game. Jalea applies pressure defensively and plays with high-energy.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":8,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6626bb0e005a2"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Upcoming Events</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":896847} --> <figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/04/Northern-Michigan-Flyer-QR-Code.png" alt="" class="wp-image-896847" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- 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 and Director of Prepare 2 Win Basketball. 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 know a prospect off our radar, please DM Evan through Twitter @CoachEvanBell or email him at prepare2winbasketball@gmail.com</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->