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<p>The Headliners Invitational Showcase became a groundbreaking experience for Michigan's girls' basketball community in 2023. The second and third events in October of 2025 and March of 2026 were even better. We take this showcase to different regions of Michigan, so girls from coast to coast have an opportunity to participate. My definition of a prospective showcase includes three elements: 1) College-caliber players, 2) College Coaches, and 3) Media Exposure from a respected source within the high school girls basketball recruiting arena. The Headliners Invitational Showcase checks all three boxes, and then some. We provided details about the showcase to colleges in Michigan and many bordering states, including a registration list. We believe these girls can help programs at the next level, and I'm encouraged by the college coaches who continue to support this event year after year.</p>
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<p>Following the precedent set by Prep Girls Hoops, EVERY prospect attending the Headliners Invitational Showcase will be included in a post-event article. Prospects wear numbered reversibles to make media coverage and evaluation as easy as possible. College coaches who pre-registered will receive a recruiting packet on site with all the information necessary to evaluate in the gym and contact prospects afterwards. The event format is EXACTLY what I believe needs to be present to 1) thoroughly evaluate a prospect, 2) fully demonstrate a prospect's recruitable qualities, and 3) cultivate a connection with college coaches. Everything about this showcase is intentional, and nothing is being done haphazardly. College coaches will lead prospects during the skill stations and coach the players during games. Maximum ball touches have been built into this event through stations, 3v3, and 5v5 play. There will be a Headliners Invitational MVP selected for both sessions. All participants take an event T-shirt home with them, and a special edition T-shirt will be given to our showcase MVPs. Here are a few of the front-court prospects who are expected to create matchup problems on Sunday:</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Charlee was a frequent Top Performer on the PGH Circuit, and she continued to stand out during the fall at elite camps and showcases. Charlee works hard in the post to gain the inside advantage and goes up strong to score around the basket. She's a productive rebounder, defends well without fouling, and has shown progress as a perimeter shooter. Charlee is very effective in the screen and roll. She'll be a forward to pay attention to at the Headliners Invitational Showcase on Sunday. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Chloe was a Top Performer for the Hoyas at the Michigan State Tournament in 2025. She has good size, strength, and scoring touch around the rim. Chloe goes up strong to finish through contact and has the confidence to pop outside and shoot the three. She's a forward prospect I'm excited to see at the Headliners Invitational Showcase on Sunday. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Grace has the strength, size, skill, and high motor needed to be a very impactful player in the post. She's physical and absorbs contact well with her shoulder, then finishes at the rim. Grace runs the floor, contributes mightily as a rebounder, and pushes the pace in transition. She protects the basket as a shot-blocker and will be on watch for a breakout performance at the Headliners Invitational Showcase on Sunday. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Tayla has strength and length that make her a formidable opponent to match up against in the paint. She can step outside to hit the open three, play with her back to the basket, and win one-on-one battles for offensive rebounds, then score putbacks. Tayla protects the basket and will be on watch for a big performance on Sunday at the Headliners Invitational Showcase. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Selia is about to have a breakout sophomore season at Portland. She impressed me greatly at the Big North Shootout and will be a tough matchup for opposing forwards at the Headliners Invitational Showcase. She has great hands, footwork, finishing touch, and strength in the post. Selia owns the boards, goes up strong to score contested shots off two feet, and protects the rim. She'll be a prospect to watch on Sunday. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Katie turned in an impressive effort at the MBA Train and Play recently. Her versatility, mobility, physical strength, ability to get downhill and finish through contact at the rim, relentless effort as a rebounder, footwork, defensive tenacity, and effectiveness in the screen and roll/pick and pop will create matchup problems for opposing forwards at the Headliners Invitational Showcase on Sunday. She'll be a top forward prospect to watch at the event. </p>
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The Headliners Invitational Showcase became a groundbreaking experience for Michigan's girls' basketball community in 2023. The second and third events in October of 2025 and March of 2026 were even better. We take this showcase to different regions of Michigan, so girls from coast to coast have an opportunity to participate. My definition of a prospective showcase includes three elements: 1) College-caliber players, 2) College Coaches, and 3) Media Exposure from a respected source within the high school girls basketball recruiting arena. The Headliners Invitational Showcase checks all three boxes, and then some. We provided details about the showcase to colleges in Michigan and many bordering states, including a registration list. We believe these girls can help programs at the next level, and I'm encouraged by the college coaches who continue to support this event year after year.
Headliners Invitational, MS Session, Portland HS, Oct. 26th, 2025.
Following the precedent set by Prep Girls Hoops, EVERY prospect attending the Headliners Invitational Showcase will be included in a post-event article. Prospects wear numbered reversibles to make media coverage and evaluation as easy as possible. College coaches who pre-registered will receive a recruiting packet on site with all the information necessary to evaluate in the gym and contact prospects afterwards. The event format is EXACTLY what I believe needs to be present to 1) thoroughly evaluate a prospect, 2) fully demonstrate a prospect's recruitable qualities, and 3) cultivate a connection with college coaches. Everything about this showcase is intentional, and nothing is being done haphazardly. College coaches will lead prospects during the skill stations and coach the players during games. Maximum ball touches have been built into this event through stations, 3v3, and 5v5 play. There will be a Headliners Invitational MVP selected for both sessions. All participants take an event T-shirt home with them, and a special edition T-shirt will be given to our showcase MVPs. Here are a few of the front-court prospects who are expected to create matchup problems on Sunday:
Charlee was a frequent Top Performer on the PGH Circuit, and she continued to stand out during the fall at elite camps and showcases. Charlee works hard in the post to gain the inside advantage and goes up strong to score around the basket. She's a productive rebounder, defends well without fouling, and has shown progress as a perimeter shooter. Charlee is very effective in the screen and roll. She'll be a forward to pay attention to at the Headliners Invitational Showcase on Sunday.
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Chloe was a Top Performer for the Hoyas at the Michigan State Tournament in 2025. She has good size, strength, and scoring touch around the rim. Chloe goes up strong to finish through contact and has the confidence to pop outside and shoot the three. She's a forward prospect I'm excited to see at the Headliners Invitational Showcase on Sunday.
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Grace has the strength, size, skill, and high motor needed to be a very impactful player in the post. She's physical and absorbs contact well with her shoulder, then finishes at the rim. Grace runs the floor, contributes mightily as a rebounder, and pushes the pace in transition. She protects the basket as a shot-blocker and will be on watch for a breakout performance at the Headliners Invitational Showcase on Sunday.
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Tayla has strength and length that make her a formidable opponent to match up against in the paint. She can step outside to hit the open three, play with her back to the basket, and win one-on-one battles for offensive…
Selia is about to have a breakout sophomore season at Portland. She impressed me greatly at the Big North Shootout and will be a tough matchup for opposing forwards at the Headliners Invitational Showcase. She has great hands, footwork, finishing…
Katie turned in an impressive effort at the MBA Train and Play recently. Her versatility, mobility, physical strength, ability to get downhill and finish through contact at the rim, relentless effort as a rebounder, footwork, defensive tenacity, and effectiveness in the screen and roll/pick and pop will create matchup problems for opposing forwards at the Headliners Invitational Showcase on Sunday. She'll be a top forward prospect to watch at the event.
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