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<p>The evaluation and rankings process was expedited this spring and summer due to the volume of Prep Girls Hoops tournaments in Michigan and 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>
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<p>After actively evaluating the 2029 prospects, we now have 310 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>
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<p>Taking data from the 2024, 2025, and 2026 classes into consideration, there could be approximately 410 or more prospects per grade who can play some level of college basketball. Some multisport athletes don't play travel basketball or play in remote areas where we don't get the opportunity to identify them for our rankings, despite our best efforts. Based on averages from the past three classes, I expect anywhere from 10-20 D1 commits, 20-30 D2 commits, and 125-140 NAIA/D3/JUCO commits in a particular class. If you'd like to learn more about the rankings and evaluation process, please utilize the thorough articles below.</p>
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<p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/how-we-rank/">How We Rank</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2025/09/michigan-rankings-in-depth/">Michigan Rankings All-Access</a></p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Madina had a breakout spring and summer on the PGH Circuit with Hype. Her sharp ball-handling, ability to change directions on a dime, court vision, and impact as a facilitator stands out. She's shifty, has a second gear in the open court, finishes with touch around the basket, and causes havoc with her aggressive perimeter pressure and instincts in the passing lanes. Madina will be a playmaker to watch in the Crestwood backcourt this winter. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Brinley has demonstrated clear progress over the past year, transitioning from a small forward to more of a two-guard after improving her skills as a ball-handler and a shooter. She has good length, instincts, a strong, compact build, and a competitive, high motor that makes her capable of impacting games inside/outside on both ends. Brinley's toughness and effort consistently separates her on the court. She had a very productive freshman year at Flat Rock and has continued to perform well in front of our scouts at travel tournaments, elite camps, and showcases. I'm anticipating a stellar sophomore showing for Brinley. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Savannah received praise for her sharpshooting at Northwood in April, sinking shots consistently from three-point range. Her balance and range showed at Bell's Best Open Run in September, in addition to her effectiveness as a facilitator. Savannah has a good handle, quickness to penetrate gaps, and excellent touch on her passes. She's capable of playing the lead guard spot and off the ball. Savannah looks ready to have a very productive sophomore year at Grand Ledge. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">KC caught the eye of PGH Ohio scout Angie Saiter in April, followed up with a solid showing at the Michigan State Showcase, and separated herself as one of the top prospects in the gym at The Compound in September. She uses her length and aggressiveness to pressure ball-handlers and create steals. KC has a second gear in the open court, drives hard to the basket, and finishes well with either hand at the rim. She has the strength to score through contact and works hard to make an impact on the offensive glass. KC can change her scoring angle based on where the defender is and puts points on the board in a hurry when teams leave her open from three-point distance. KC looks poised for a big sophomore season at Yale. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Payton has been consistent in front of our scouts for a year now, demonstrating her value as a next-level prospect at showcases, practices, and elite camps. Payton's skilled footwork, ball-handling control, balance, ability to finish effectively with both hands, and shooting confidence in the mid-range/beyond the arc stood out at Madonna Elite Camp. She repeated that effort at Michigan Jam Live 3v3 and created open looks for her teammates, demonstrating excellent vision and instincts as a facilitator. Payton makes the right plays, is unselfish, contributes in every statistical category, and doesn't force the issue. She stepped into a productive role as a freshman at Fowlerville and looks ready for a breakout sophomore campaign for the Gladiator's.</p>
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The evaluation and rankings process was expedited this spring and summer due to the volume of Prep Girls Hoops tournaments in Michigan and 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.
After actively evaluating the 2029 prospects, we now have 310 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.
Taking data from the 2024, 2025, and 2026 classes into consideration, there could be approximately 410 or more prospects per grade who can play some level of college basketball. Some multisport athletes don't play travel basketball or play in remote areas where we don't get the opportunity to identify them for our rankings, despite our best efforts. Based on averages from the past three classes, I expect anywhere from 10-20 D1 commits, 20-30 D2 commits, and 125-140 NAIA/D3/JUCO commits in a particular class. If you'd like to learn more about the rankings and evaluation process, please utilize the thorough articles below.
Madina had a breakout spring and summer on the PGH Circuit with Hype. Her sharp ball-handling, ability to change directions on a dime, court vision, and impact as a facilitator stands out. She's shifty, has a second gear in the…
Brinley has demonstrated clear progress over the past year, transitioning from a small forward to more of a two-guard after improving her skills as a ball-handler and a shooter. She has good length, instincts, a strong, compact build, and a competitive, high motor that makes her capable of impacting games inside/outside on both ends. Brinley's toughness and effort consistently separates her on the court. She had a very productive freshman year at Flat Rock and has continued to perform well in front of our scouts at travel tournaments, elite camps, and showcases. I'm anticipating a stellar sophomore showing for Brinley.
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Savannah received praise for her sharpshooting at Northwood in April, sinking shots consistently from three-point range. Her balance and range showed at Bell's Best Open Run in September, in addition to her effectiveness as a facilitator. Savannah has a good handle, quickness to penetrate gaps, and excellent touch on her passes. She's capable of playing the lead guard spot and off the ball. Savannah looks ready to have a very productive sophomore year at Grand Ledge.
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KC caught the eye of PGH Ohio scout Angie Saiter in April, followed up with a solid showing at the Michigan State Showcase, and separated herself as one of the top prospects in the gym at The Compound in September. She uses her length and aggressiveness to pressure ball-handlers and create steals. KC has a second gear in the open court, drives hard to the basket, and finishes well with either hand at the rim. She has the strength to score through contact and works hard to make an impact on the offensive glass. KC can change her scoring angle based on where the defender is and puts points on the board in a hurry when teams leave her open from three-point distance. KC looks poised for a big sophomore season at Yale.
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Payton has been consistent in front of our scouts for a year now, demonstrating her value as a next-level prospect at showcases, practices, and elite camps. Payton's skilled footwork, ball-handling control, balance, ability to finish effectively with both hands, and shooting confidence in the mid-range/beyond the arc stood out at Madonna Elite Camp. She repeated that effort at Michigan Jam Live 3v3 and created open looks for her teammates, demonstrating excellent vision and instincts as a facilitator. Payton makes the right plays, is unselfish, contributes in every statistical category, and doesn't force the issue. She stepped into a productive role as a freshman at Fowlerville and looks ready for a breakout sophomore campaign for the Gladiator's.
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