Fall Rankings Update: Crafty Court Generals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The evaluation and rankings process was expedited this spring and summer due to the volume of Prep Girls Hoops tournaments in Michigan and the mass participation by clubs and teams on our Prep Girls Hoops Circuit. The Prep Girls Hoops College Tour series and Prep Girls Hoops Michigan State Tournament gave us five chances to see prospects compete locally right here in Michigan. Nearly every club with college prospects in Michigan competed in front of our scouts at one Prep Girls Hoops tournament, with many clubs attending more than one tournament. This reality created the perfect environment for us to evaluate prospects from across the state against various levels of competition. We've continued to evaluate prospects at elite camps, individual showcases, and fall leagues throughout August, September, and now into October. Our Freshman Showcase hit a new PR with 90+ participants, while The Expo also hit new highs for attendance with 100+ registrations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After actively evaluating the 2028 prospects, we now have 387 players ranked and on the Watch List. Height, size, speed, athleticism, fundamental skill development, the position a player is projected to play at the next level, and performance in different competitive settings are all taken into account. Our goal with every class is to accurately group prospects into the correct categories of college potential/projection. By the end of senior year, each class breaks down into clear categories: Power Four/D1+, D1/D2+, D2/NAIA+/D3+/JUCO+, NAIA/D3/JUCO, and NAIA/D3 reserve. As I've written many times, the levels of college basketball intersect, cross, and differ in competitive ability throughout all the divisions. All high school classes do not have the same size, talent, or level of college talent. However, based on my tracking of commitments over the past three years, there appears to be a predictable trend in Michigan.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Based on data from the 2024, 2025, and 2026 classes, there could be approximately 410 or more prospects per grade who can play some level of college basketball. There will always be multisport athletes who don't do travel basketball or play in some remote area where we just don't get the opportunity to identify them for our rankings, despite our best efforts. Using averages from the past three classes, there may be anywhere from 10-20 D1 commits, 20-30 D2 commits, and 125-140 NAIA/D3/JUCO commits in a particular class. However, this 2028 class is clearly going to be an outlier. The number of prospects rated as D1/D2+ and D2/D3+/NAIA+/JUCO+ is greater than the typical average, with the biggest increase happening with 20+ prospects rated D1/D2+ and 55+ prospects rated as D2/NAIA+/D3+/JUCO+. The outcome of this surplus of talent/depth will hopefully mean more opportunities for these high school prospects to play impactful minutes at the best college level for them in Michigan, across the Midwest, and wherever they decide to go.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you'd like to learn more about the rankings and evaluation process, please utilize the thorough articles below.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/how-we-rank/">How We Rank</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2025/09/michigan-rankings-in-depth/">Michigan Rankings All-Access</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad8f544b0c6c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Leah springboarded up the rankings in our latest update. She has the potential to keep climbing the list as the offers start to mirror our projection. Athletically, fundamentally, and for all intents and purposes, she checks the boxes of a higher-level point guard. Leah operates with a high basketball IQ as a facilitator, has an explosive second gear when she puts her foot down and drives, scores with touch and strength in traffic, and is a confident three-point threat. Her nonstop motor results in many rebounds. She's disruptive on the ball and in the passing lanes. Leah has been consistently impressive in front of our scouts throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Her performance at Michigan Jam Live 3v3 resulted in a selection to the All-Event Starting Five Team. She'll be a key member of the Eisenhower lineup as they look to make it back to the Breslin Center. Leah currently holds an offer from Lawrence Tech University. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1220751"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad8f544b0ce9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reagan has experience making deep playoff runs. As a freshman, she helped Genesee Christian make an appearance in the State Semifinals, then put up video game numbers as a sophomore, receiving Player of the Week honors in the process. Her performance on the PGH Circuit for Mystics S40 resulted in recognition as a Top Performer. Reagan separated herself at Northwood Team Camp and Elite Camp. Her court vision, tight ball-handling control, quickness, and separation dribbles keep defenders on their heels. She has a smooth stroke from three-point range and is extremely crafty as a slasher and finisher in traffic. Reagan joins a Powers Catholic team that made it to the State Semifinals last year, and her contributions this season will be significant as they look to make it back. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["981985"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad8f544b0d41"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Londyn had an impressive stretch in August, making headlines with notable performances at Madonna and Alma Elite Camp. Her sharp handles, quick twitch change of direction, and elusiveness create open driving lanes. Londyn penetrates off the dribble, sees the floor, facilitates the ball effectively, and can knock down the open three. Her aggressive defensive pressure and quick hands create steals that turn into fast break layups. Saginaw Heritage has a team loaded with talent and Londyn will be a very important two-way point guard for the Hawks this winter. She currently holds an offer from Madonna University.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["982012"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad8f544b0d90"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Delaney put her abilities and next-level talent on full display, consistently standing out in the month of August. She separated herself at Grand Valley, Alma, and Northwood Elite Camp, receiving MVP recognition by her team twice. Delaney has prototypical length, ahtleticism, and polished fundamental skills as a guard. Her accuracy as a three-point shooter, aggressive/disruptive defense and shot-blocking, court vision, instincts, passing precision, advanced ball-handling, and skilled finishing were separators at the camps. She holds offers from Roosevelt and Indiana Tech. Delaney is about to have a monster Junior season for Livonia Stevenson.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1812937"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad8f544b0e10"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After a breakout AAU spring/summer for [program_tooltip program_id='1831436' first='MBA' last='[program_tooltip program_id='952340' first='The' last='House']'] on the PGH Circuit, Kaylee doubled-down, delivering impressive performance at Elite Camps and the PGH Michigan Expo. She's explosive and dynamic with the ball in her hands. Kaylee has shifty quickness, get-by-you speed, ability to finish difficult shots in traffic, and lights it up from beyond the arc off the catch or the bounce. Her scrappy pressure creates turnovers on the perimeter. Kaylee's court vision and effectiveness as a facilitator made her a Top Performer at The Expo. She's an electric playmaker to watch at Holton and holds an offer from Alma. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->