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<p>The PGH Michigan Expo was an exciting event that put a lot of talented players in front of media and coaches. I'm a little old fashioned in the way that I evaluate at an event like this. I go with a pen and notebook and take page after page of notes. I'm going to share with you some pieces of my notes from The Expo.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">- Rolls off screen with intent! - improved athleticism</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">- Deep step back 3! Followed by mid range jumper. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">- Game influencer/ Confidence has gone up / Leadership</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">- back to basket = spin move = righty finish - develop counter move and score for days - ease of movement to do so ! - upside!!</p>
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<p>- Battling for loose ball under the rim!</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">- Pretty pass to cutter - on time and target </p>
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<p>- Defending passing lanes</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">- Athletic righty take - nobody within a step - blew by</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">- Cut - catch - score --- Good hands = secured ball; stayed in control for finish</p>
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<p>- Wall up on D! - More of that D that was impressive over summer!</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">- Focused shooter - closeouts and traffic in front aren't bothering her</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">- Tough / athletic righty take</p>
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<p>- Physically clearing out space - strength / power is a huge part of her game!</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">- Can absolutely dominate the paint!</p>
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<p>- Very active post player - nose for the ball</p>
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<p>- Willing to go to work with back to basket - has finished with power back down and touch over right</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">- SCORER! catch and shoot 3, baseline drive (reverse finish), catch and shoot 3</p>
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<p>- Strong with ball! - Bounce pass in transition while on the move, draw foul on dribble drive, another pass for assist in transition, push pace off bounce with floater finish, finish and foul, solid post feed!</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">- Tough as they come (physically and mentally)</p>
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<p>- Really good decision maker with the ball / shot selection</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">- Tough spin move draws foul - complete body and ball control </p>
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The PGH Michigan Expo was an exciting event that put a lot of talented players in front of media and coaches. I'm a little old fashioned in the way that I evaluate at an event like this. I go with a pen and notebook and take page after page of notes. I'm going to share with you some pieces of my notes from The Expo.
HEIGHT
5'6"
POS
SG/SF
CLASS
2026
State:
Michigan
School:
Hamady
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HEIGHT
5'7"
POS
SG
CLASS
2025
State:
Michigan
School:
Monroe
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HEIGHT
5'8"
POS
N/A
CLASS
2025
State:
Michigan
School:
Kalamazoo Central
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HEIGHT
6'1"
POS
PF
CLASS
2026
State:
Michigan
School:
Michigan Center
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HEIGHT
5'11"
POS
PF
CLASS
2027
State:
Michigan
School:
Morenci
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HEIGHT
5'7"
POS
SG
CLASS
2026
State:
Michigan
School:
Jenison
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HEIGHT
5'8"
POS
SF/CG
CLASS
2026
State:
Michigan
School:
Muskegon
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HEIGHT
6'2"
POS
C
CLASS
2027
State:
Michigan
School:
Saline
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HEIGHT
5'11"
POS
SG/CG
CLASS
2027
State:
Michigan
School:
Canton
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HEIGHT
5'8"
POS
SG
CLASS
2025
State:
Michigan
School:
Unity Christian
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HEIGHT
5'11"
POS
SF/PF
CLASS
2027
State:
Michigan
School:
Dearborn Divine Child
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HEIGHT
5'9"
POS
SG/SF
CLASS
2026
State:
Michigan
School:
Grand Rapids Catholic Central
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