2025 Senior Player of the Year Finalists Pt 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The BCAM Mick McCabe Miss Basketball Award is the crowned jewel of Michigan High School Girls Basketball individual awards. There is a thorough voting and narrowing process to determine who the finalists are, depending on the year. [player_tooltip player_id='419533' first='Colleena' last='Bryant'], [player_tooltip player_id='424142' first='Olivia' last='Flynn'], [player_tooltip player_id='419530' first='Isis' last='Johnson-Musah'], [player_tooltip player_id='420486' first='Anna' last='Wypych'], and [player_tooltip player_id='419531' first='Alli' last='Zajac'] are the 2025 finalists; they have all had remarkable careers at their respective schools. All five are ranked in our top 11 of the class and will be wearing a D1 college uniform next season. Inspired by the Miss Basketball award, which seeks to honor the best senior basketball players in the state, we wanted to add our flavor to postseason awards. Danyle and I have collaborated to determine a list of deserving high school prospects for every grade that we wish to nominate as Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Player of the Year Finalists. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>This award emphasizes individual accomplishments and performances during the 2024-25 season. Prospects who compete on teams that excel in their division, conference, and against competitive teams were prioritized. <strong>To be included as a finalist, a player must have played for a high school team ranked by an authoritative girls basketball resource and demonstrated consistent impactful performances throughout the season. </strong></em>Two Player of the Year Finalists will be selected for each grade. The girls chosen are those who we believe impact their team with such significance that their team would not be in the same competitive category without them. Their performance throughout the scope of this season stands above other finalists and makes them the most deserving recipient of what we hope will be a highly respected award for years to come. This is our attempt to offer a fresh award to several of the best basketball players in the state, on the best teams in the state. Here are six of our 2025 Senior Player of the Year Finalists.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2025/03/2025-senior-player-of-the-year-finalists-pt-2/">Read Senior Player of the Year Finalists Pt 2</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["419533"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c22453cca39"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Colleena is our top-ranked point guard in the state, a Miss Basketball Finalist, and she's played like it again for Wayne Memorial this season. The Zebras finished the season 16-6 and split wins with Belleville to tie for the KLAA East best record at 13-1. She led Wayne Memorial to another statement win against Howell and Goodrich as they charge into the postseason. Colleena contributes in every area with 18.1 points (44% FG, 36% 3PT, 71% FT), 8.1 assists, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.6 steals per game--passing 1,000 career points. She is highly decorated with four First Team KLAA All-Conference selections, two BCAM All-State selections, and three First Team All Detroit West selections. Her crafty handles, passionate presence, pressure defense, shifty downhill drives, and lethal pull-up shooting have been exciting to watch at the high school level; the next chapter of her basketball career will be written at Drexel.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["409313"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c22453cca9f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Frankenmuth is a team with a history of regular and postseason success, but they've earned a ton of respect this season by their performances against some of the toughest opponents in the state. They don't compete and win those games without Clare. Clare averaged 18 points per game against 10 ranked opponents this season, including a 32-point performance against Detroit Country Day, a 23-point performance against Rockford, and a 19-point performance against DEPSA. She set the school record for threes in a game with 11 against Bay City John Glenn, setting the record for points with 43. Clare passed 1,000 career points this season and helped the team earn statement wins against Flint Powers Catholic, Freeland, Detroit Country Day, Saginaw Heritage, Goodrich, Detroit Edison, and St. Mary's Prep. The Eagles share the TVC-Red title at 11-1 and ended the season 18-4. Clare will continue her basketball career at Lake Superior State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["424142"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c22453ccae7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='424142' first='Olivia' last='Flynn'] is the most prolific scorer in school history and the prized prospect of Northern Michigan. She has amassed more than 2,000 career points, averaging 25.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 4.2 steals this season. Harbor Springs is 20-2 with statement wins against Indian River Inland Lakes and Gaylord St. Mary. After a 2-14 season, Harbor Springs is a combined 78-13, with Olivia leading the program these past four years. She's a Miss Basketball Finalist and has completely changed the program. Olivia joins Western Michigan University after graduation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["419530"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c22453ccb28"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Isis provided memorable postseason heroics in the 2024 playoffs, scoring 16 points with five rebounds in both the semifinal and finals as DEPSA secured the D2 State Championship. Isis was All-State, averaging 16.9 points and six rebounds per game last year, and she's doubled down this season. Isis is a Miss Basketball Finalist, averaging 16.2 points, seven rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 4.1 steals per game, passing 1,000 career points this season. She is captain clutch with athleticism and downhill drives that make her look like she's effortlessly gliding across the floor. Isis led DEPSA against Farmington Hills Mercy with 24 points and Kalamazoo Christian with 20. She helped the team to a 14-6 record with statement wins against Clarkston, Utica Eisenhower, Muskegon, West Bloomfield, and Chelsea. Isis is the top 2025 prospect and will be exciting to watch at Cal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["423694"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c22453ccb66"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Avery is the fiercest Bulldog on the court and has been a dominant difference-maker for Chelsea this season. After graduating valuable pieces, it was expected that Chelsea would take a step back this season, but Avery had other plans. She started the season with 27 points in a win against the pre-season D3 favorite Grass Lake. Avery was unstoppable against a scrappy Sault St. Marie squad on the road, carrying the team to victory with a 35-point performance. She passed 1,000 career points while leading Chelsea to a comeback win against Grand Blanc on the road, scoring 27 in the game. She has scored the second most points in school history, helped the team to a 16-4 record, and statement wins against Grass Lake, Sault St. Marie, and Dexter twice. Avery has averaged 19 points, 9.5 rebounds, 3 steals, 2.8 assists, and 1.5 blocks per game this season. 58 of her 171 rebounds have come on the offensive end (18 gms reported). Avery is relentless, built for the college level, and has earned her ranking as the top wing/small forward in Michigan's 2025 class. She will continue her career at Grand Valley State. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["420486"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c22453ccba2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Anna has the postseason pedigree, regular-season success, school records, statistical dominance, and clutch performances in big games that make her the most decorated finalist for PGH Senior of the Year. Anna scored 20 points to help Rockford defeat West Bloomfield in the 2023 finals. She led the Rams with a spirited 20-point performance in an overtime loss to West Bloomfield in the 2024 semifinals. The Rams are 21-1 this season, their only loss coming against the undisputed D2 favorite A.A. Fa. Gabriel Richard. They have statement wins against Frankenmuth, Haslett, Wayne Memorial, Howell, Tecumseh, and Grand Haven. The Rams won the O.K.-Red with an undefeated 10-0 record. Anna is averaging 22.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2.6 steals per game this season (58% FG, 44% 3PT, 80% FT); she's a Miss Basketball Finalist. Anna owns single-game school records for 3's with 76, 3's in a game with 7, points with 38, and assists with 8. She passed 1,000 points in the first game of the season and owns the school record for career points (1,489), assists (260), and free throws (336). Rockford has three straight semifinal appearances and is looking to make it four this postseason. Anna will be continuing her basketball career at Butler following graduation. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->