Saturday Shooters - The Smoke

The Smoke, a high-level basketball tournament held this past weekend at Grand Valley, showcased top-tier talent from across the region. Saturday stood out in particular for the impressive shooting performances on display. From deep three-point range to smooth mid-range jumpers, shooters were locked in and consistently knocked down shots under pressure. Whether spotting up off the catch or pulling up off the dribble, these sharpshooters stretched defenses and swung momentum with every big bucket. Their confidence, timing, and precision proved that The Smoke is a stage for some of the most skilled and reliable shooters in the game.    Gabby, a Northwood University commit, showed out on Saturday at The Smoke, proving once again why she's known as a knockdown shooter for [program_tooltip program_id='714446' first='Capitol' last='City Express']. She was on fire from beyond the arc, consistently burying threes and forcing defenses to extend. When defenders doubled her, she made smart reads and delivered crisp passes to set up teammates. Her shooting threat opened up the floor, and she took full advantage, making a major impact throughout the game.     Maliyah had a strong showing on Saturday at The Smoke, making key contributions for [program_tooltip program_id='1226083' first='West' last='Michigan Drive']. She was reliable from long range, knocking down shots from beyond the arc with confidence. On the defensive end, she stood out as a tough on-ball defender and came up with an impressive block on the perimeter, showing her timing and awareness.     Rennie had an exceptional performance on Saturday at The Smoke, showcasing her sharp shooting from beyond the arc. She couldn't miss, lighting up the scoreboard with her deadly three-point shooting. On the defensive side, Rennie was active and smart, racking up numerous deflections and disrupting passes with her quick hands. Her all-around play made a big impact for the Mystics throughout the day.     This was my first time seeing Mykayla play, and she definitely made an impression on Saturday at The Smoke. The athletic guard was on fire, knocking down shots with confidence from all over the floor. She also showed her hustle by grabbing offensive rebounds and converting them into putbacks, including a tough and-1 finish. Mykayla's all-around effort and scoring ability were key to her standout performance for the Mystics.     Olivia had a fantastic showing on Saturday at The Smoke, lighting up the scoreboard for Lakeside Basketball Academy. The sharp-shooting guard knocked down multiple three-pointers, proving she's a constant threat from deep. She also moved effortlessly without the ball, making herself available for her teammates to find her in perfect scoring positions. Her off-ball movement and shooting ability were key to her standout performance.     Mags, a sharp shooter for [program_tooltip program_id='952340' first='The' last='House'], had a dominant performance on Saturday at The Smoke. She started off a bit slow, missing a few early shots, but stayed confident and quickly found her rhythm, heating up from beyond the arc. With her "shooters gotta shoot" mentality, she wasn't afraid to keep firing, and it paid off as she knocked down multiple threes. I couldn't write about the top shooters of the day without mentioning Mags—her ability to bounce back and take over the game from outside was undeniable.

The Smoke, a high-level basketball tournament held this past weekend at Grand Valley, showcased top-tier talent from across the region. Saturday stood out in particular for the impressive shooting performances on display. From deep three-point range to smooth mid-range jumpers, shooters were locked in and consistently knocked down shots under pressure. Whether spotting up off the catch or pulling up off the dribble, these sharpshooters stretched defenses and swung momentum with every big bucket. Their confidence, timing, and precision proved that The Smoke is a stage for some of the most skilled and reliable shooters in the game.