Young Guns Firing–Select Super Showcase

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I made it my mission to watch Michigan's younger age groups at the Select Super Showcase, and many 2028/2029 prospects grabbed my attention during the games. Here are nine who particularly stood out. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1276777"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1279970,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6890ebc9ee0bd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Millie played up with Mystics 517 2028 at the Select Super Showcase and fit right in. She used a sweet hesi-jab combo move to freeze her defender, then accelerated by for the layup. Millie dropped in a middle floater in the paint off two feet and buried a wing three. She consistently drove downhill and pushed the ball quickly in transition with her dribble. Millie defended in an athletic stance with solid technique and played with fierce competitiveness. My favorite moment was when Millie sprinted back on defense after a miss to chase down a breakaway and block the shot. That next-play mindset is exactly what coaches look for in a prospect. She's going to be a great addition to the Chelsea program, and I'm excited to watch her again at our Freshman Showcase!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1254626"],"_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-6890ebc9ee12b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Isabella has versatility, length, and hustle that will make her an immediate difference maker for Kingston as a freshman. She showed all of those qualities with Mystics Black 2029 at the Select Super Showcase. Isabella penetrated the middle with a hard drive and buried a smooth pull-up jumper. She crashed the boards hard to secure offensive rebounds and dropped in the floater with her left hand. Isabella fired skip passes up the court to open teammates and created space to drive with her shifty ball-handling. I'm excited to see her again at our Freshman Showcase! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1227390"],"_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-6890ebc9ee17b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Megan's length, mobility, and interior impact stood out for Mystics National 2028 at the Select Super Showcase. She made a great backdoor cut layup down the baseline, caught the pass, and finished the layup with ease. Megan drove hard to the basket to score a strong layup off two feet and forced the defense to send her to the free-throw line. Megan used her long arms to block a shot from behind without fouling and grabbed many rebounds. She has height and versatility that grab your attention on the court. Megan is another prospect who looks like a candidate for a breakout sophomore season at Utica Eisenhower. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["932733"],"_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-6890ebc9ee1cd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kenna defended her number one ranking at the Select Super Showcase. She started the tournament strong for Legends U 2027, starting in the first game. Kenna set the tone with a layup off the opening tip, then swiped the ball away on defense to score a floater off two feet. Kenna accelerated using a between-the-legs crossover combination, showed off her high vertical, cradled the ball with her left against a contesting defender, and finished with a tough scoop layup. Her drives were explosive off of DHOs, leading to fouls, free throws, and layups. Kenna closed out full speed on a perimeter shooter to block the shot out of bounds and deflected the ball off an opponent's leg on a drive to cause a turnover. She fired skip passes to open teammates in transition and was the most explosive playmaker on the court. Kenna earned Select Events P24 16U MVP as her team brought the championship hardware home. Her phone has been buzzing during the AAU season with offers from Youngstown State, Oakland, Florida Gulf Coast, Dayton, Eastern Michigan, Northern Kentucky, and Detroit Mercy. Lumen Christi is my preseason D3 favorite, and Kenna looks ready for an even better sophomore season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1279822"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1279973,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6890ebc9ee22a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Chandler was on fire for Mystics Black 2029 at the Select Super Showcase. She made a smooth transfer to score a layup in transition and consistently drove hard downhill to score layups. Chandler found her hot spot in the corner and made the defense pay with three triples. She blocked a shot on defense, knocked down a pair of free throws, and worked hard in every phase of the game. Chandler played well with Powers Catholic at Northwood Camp and has a bright future ahead of her. I'm excited to see her again at our Freshman Showcase!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1227380"],"_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-6890ebc9ee275"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Leah was electric for Mystics National 2028 at the Select Super Showcase. Her length, quickness, and slashing ability off the dribble left a lasting impression. Leah drove hard downhill to cause a foul and buried both free throws at the line. She took steals the distance for layups and used a double-crossover dribble to create a driving lane, then dropped in the floater. Leah stole the ball, accelerated in transition, avoided a defender with a crossover dribble, and finished the left-handed layup after a smooth high pick-up. She drilled a deep straightaway step back jumper after a spin dribble and split the gap for another layup. Leah added an exclamation point to the day by taking a DHO straight to the rim for a high pick-up layup. She looks ready for a big sophomore season at Utica Eisenhower. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1227392"],"_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-6890ebc9ee2bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Every team needs a point guard who makes the right reads, decisions, and handles the ball with confidence. Braelyn did all of that and more for Mystics National 2028 at the Select Super Showcase. She created space from defenders using shifty dribbles with both hands, made extra passes to create high percentage scoring opportunities for teammates, and threw a perfect lob pass for the assist. Braelyn sprinted back in transition on defense, pursued offensive rebounds, and set the standard for talking on the court. Her all-around impact grabbed my attention, and I hope to see her compete again soon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1252362"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1279963,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6890ebc9ee316"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vivian is a long and athletic prospect who had a breakout performance for Mystics Black 2029 at the Select Super Showcase. She turned on the burners to chase down an off-target lead pass in transition, then scored the layup. Vivian sprinted inside to secure an offensive board and put extra English on her layup to score from a tough angle against a contesting defender. She blocked shots and made smooth transfers after catching passes to score layups with a soft touch. One of Vivian's highlight plays was when she secured a defensive rebound, pushed the ball quickly using both hands the length of the floor, and finished her layup going full speed. Vivian will be a great addition to the Armada program, and we hope to see her again at our Freshman Showcase!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1191103"],"_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-6890ebc9ee362"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taylor's caught our eye at multiple travel tournaments, and she had another solid showing for Mystics Black 2029 at the Select Super Showcase. Taylor knocked down multiple triples off the dribble with confidence and used effective pivots to score around the basket. She dished crisp passes to open teammates and worked hard to grab rebounds. Taylor will be a great addition to the Central Montcalm program this winter, and I'm excited to see her compete at our Freshman Showcase!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->