Live at the Lakes: Underappreciated prospects to see

College coaches lined the baseline of the primary courts all weekend at Live at the Lakes, the first Division 1 live period event in Minnesota this spring. Well before arriving in the gym at Bloomington Kennedy, most coaches knew pretty much who they wanted to see. At the same time, however, there were several lesser-known athletes who stepped up and delivered whether the coaches were watching or not. Here are some underappreciated prospects that need to be added to the viewing list in the weeks ahead.   [player_tooltip player_id='867637' first='Bra'ja' last='Torry'] – 2025 point guard, Real Phenom S40   What's remarkable about Torry is just how long she has managed to stay so low-profile. I suppose that's on us to a degree – perhaps a large degree. Despite her lack of a spotlight, despite not exactly lighting up the scoreboard, the Eastview floor general was without a doubt one of the most effective performers we saw all weekend. We lost count of the number of times Torry stole the ball, made a hustle play, or forced the other team's offense into mistakes and turnovers. Bra'ja does all of the immeasurable things that make a team successful. That being said, if assists were a stat we could find posted at AAU tournaments, Torry would most certainly be at or near the top of the leaderboard. Her ability to see the floor and facilitate plays is right up there with the best guards in the state. During the high school season, Bra'ja racked up almost 200 assists, averaging nearly 7 per game!   The Real Phenom squad, coached by Princeton's Rob Lark, has an interesting collection of under-the-radar players. Their newest addition – big power post [player_tooltip player_id='296517' first='Katie' last='Kelzenberg'] of Wayzata – drew some attention with 16 points per game and a million rebounds. But among a quality cast that includes [player_tooltip player_id='212488' first='Myah' last='Maull'], [player_tooltip player_id='595568' first='Ella' last='Hardwick'], [player_tooltip player_id='595584' first='Brooklyn' last='Pettis'] and [player_tooltip player_id='520266' first='Desirai' last='Chappell'], the most skilled performer in the group is Bra'ja, currently ranked #56 in the state and rising. College coaches in need of a quintessential, high-IQ point guard with superior athleticism need look no further.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/Hadley-Sammons-crop-1958x1286-1716385564-crop-789x518-1716385615.jpg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-912469" /></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='854912' first='Hadley' last='Sammons'] – 2025 point guard, [program_tooltip program_id='712699' first='Minnesota' last='Rise'] Jeddeloh   The junior point guard from Windom (pictured above) was added to the rankings in February after she hit the coveted 1,000-career points milestone. She currently occupies the #185 position, which is the final ranked spot in the Prep Girls Hoops Class of 2025. After watching her play again at Live at the Lakes, it's evident that we need to make a northward adjustment when the prospect rankings are updated next month.   Sammons does a lot of things well on the court. For starters, she's very quick and has fast feet as well as great lateral movement. She is an active defender who does well on the perimeter. On offense, Hadley excels at facilitating plays and distributing the ball. She is always moving off the ball and constantly hunts for offensive boards. We know from her high school play that she can score. What spoke volumes to us about Sammons' game on Sunday was the fact that she managed to be one of the most impactful players on the court without putting up a single point. Potential college players take note: scoring is not the be-all, end-all when it comes to being recruited for the next level.   [player_tooltip player_id='455051' first='Vivian' last='Carter'] – 2026 forward, [program_tooltip program_id='712687' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] S40   The road to college basketball is a long one, and the ride is often bumpy. The lengthy forward from Holy Angels has experienced that first hand over the past year or so. After bursting onto the high school and AAU scene as a gifted and talented prospect headed for the highest levels, Vivian experienced some setbacks last summer and fall. Resilience is one of the most important traits a player can possess, however, and we're pleased to report that Vivian is back on track and headed for scholarship-level basketball.   Carter has been an integral piece for coach Dan Woods at Holy Angels. This weekend she was equally effective for the Fury's 2026 S40 team where she migrated to this spring. Viv helped lead her team to a 3-1 record. Carter was remarkably effective on both ends of the floor, finding several ways to impact the game. Her size and length allow her to cover a lot of space when guarding the frontcourt. She is an active defender, who does well when playing in the help side. On the other side of the ball, Vivian provides a boost of scoring and is a threat at multiple levels. In addition to her touch around the rim, she can knock down shots from beyond the arc. Our assessment of Viv's potential is clear: She is a top 20 prospect in the Class of 2026, which tells you all you need to know about what's possible down that oh so bumpy road. D1 coaches need to take a closer look.   [player_tooltip player_id='396444' first='Morgan' last='Hulke'] – 2025 guard, [program_tooltip program_id='712699' first='Minnesota' last='Rise'] Purfeerst   We last saw the New Ulm veteran in March when the Eagles were competing in section play at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. We've become accustomed to her physical presence, competitiveness and stellar three-point shooting, which has long been Hulke's calling card. What we noticed about Morgan this weekend was her improvement on the defensive end. In Saturday's game she played aggressive, high-effort defense, helping lead Rise Purfeerst to a win over Stars Peterson. On the offensive end of things this weekend, Hulke did what she usually does; played with pace, made good decisions, and knocked down a few threes. We thought she exhibited very good patience and shot selection too. Morgan averaged 11 points per game, with the majority of the those coming from three-point range. Morgan is a top 100 prospect among incoming seniors.   [player_tooltip player_id='533848' first='Zoe' last='Verhasselt'] – 2025 guard, [program_tooltip program_id='714566' first='Minnesota' last='Stars'] Peterson   I remember the first time I saw Zoe at a Fury workout several years ago being super-impressed with her athleticism. This kid can get around the floor with the best of them. She has ultra-quick feet and can dance across the court like a firefly in the dark. Here's the thing: In the past Verhasselt was often too fast for her own good. Sprint forward to today and we are seeing a new-and-improved version of the Hutchinson junior. The 5'7 guard has learned to better regulate her speed, play more under control on a regular basis, and make quality decisions. One thing she's always been able to do is fire the three-ball which helped her lead the Tigers in scoring at better than 15 points per game this winter. Zoe has done a nice job this spring for coach Barry Peterson's Stars squad that includes other quality prospects such as [player_tooltip player_id='337629' first='Stella' last='Timmins'], [player_tooltip player_id='550025' first='Kendyl' last='Lodermeier'], [player_tooltip player_id='778748' first='Ellie' last='Davis'], [player_tooltip player_id='339094' first='Kendra' last='Overskei'] and more. This is a team that college coaches need to be watching.   PGH scout Ally McGinnis collaborated on this article.

College coaches lined the baseline of the primary courts all weekend at Live at the Lakes, the first Division 1 live period event in Minnesota this spring. Well before arriving in the gym at Bloomington Kennedy, most coaches knew pretty much who they wanted to see. At the same time, however, there were several lesser-known athletes who stepped up and delivered whether the coaches were watching or not. Here are some underappreciated prospects that need to be added to the viewing list in the weeks ahead.