AAU Season is here! – West Michigan Drive Practice

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The High School season has wrapped up and travel season has begun. I had the opportunity to attend the West Michigan Drive practice Sunday evening. The first tournament for the West Michigan Drive will be LBI April Showers on April 12-13. Here are a few players that I am excited to watch this AAU season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1225976,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/04/IMG_2625.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1225976" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":1225974,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1226080' first='Wren' last='Zonyk']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'7u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12121","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Hudsonville","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"West Michigan Drive","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67ec4d48a77f3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This was the first time I remember watching Wren play, as she is in her second year of AAU. I was impressed by her ability to handle ball pressure and her skill at finishing at the rim. I'm excited to see what she can achieve during this spring and summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["734976"],"_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-67ec4d48a7865"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jaila is a powerhouse on the court, using her strength and defensive instincts to disrupt opponents and create turnovers. She has a knack for getting her hands on the ball, coming up with steals, and making plays on both ends. Offensively, she can knock down shots from deep and finish through contact at the rim. I expect her to have a breakout AAU season this spring and summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["860210"],"_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-67ec4d48a78b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jordan is coming off an incredible junior season, helping lead her team to the Breslin Center and a state championship appearance. She's the ultimate glue player, doing all the little things that don't always show up on the stat sheet - diving for loose balls, making hustle plays, and locking down on defense. She's also a reliable shooter from beyond the arc, adding another dimension to her game. With her energy and versatility, I expect her to have a standout AAU season this spring and summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["933010"],"_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-67ec4d48a78f5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jana is a promising young prospect coming off an impressive freshman season, showcasing her length and versatility at the guard spot. Defensively, she's a game-changer, using her size and timing to block shots while having the ability to guard all five positions. Offensively, she's dynamic - capable of getting to the rim and finishing creatively, while also being a threat from beyond the arc. She'll be playing up on a 17U team this season, and I'm excited to see how she rises to the challenge against older competition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["807910"],"_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-67ec4d48a7935"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jazzy is a defensive force, taking pride in protecting the rim and making life difficult for opponents in the paint. She has a knack for shot-blocking, consistently racking up multiple blocks per game, and her ability to read the ball off the rim allows her to dominate the boards. Offensively, she finishes well around the basket, and her vocal leadership keeps her team engaged on both ends of the floor. With her defensive presence and high-energy play, I'm excited to see how she impacts games this spring and summer during AAU season. She's the kind of player who can shift momentum in an instant, and I'm looking forward to following her progress. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->