PGH Michigan Top 250 – Notes
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I ended the Prep Girls Hoops Michigan Top 250 with page after page of notes having to do with the players and the event. Here’s an inside look at some examples of what I saw at the event. Julie Ashbaugh…
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Continue ReadingI ended the Prep Girls Hoops Michigan Top 250 with page after page of notes having to do with the players and the event. Here’s an inside look at some examples of what I saw at the event.
Julie Ashbaugh Julie Ashbaugh 5'8" | SF Grant | 2024 State MI
– Likes to go back to basket over left shoulder to score
Rakiyah Beal Rakiyah Beal 5'11" | SF Hamtramck | 2022 State #69 Nation MI
– Athletic defender
Braxcynn Baker Braxcynn Baker 5'11" | CG Lowell | 2024 State MI
– Really battling under the rim and playing bigger than her height – really like seeing this part of her game
– Playmaker with the ball in her hands!
Paris Bass Paris Bass 5'11" | SF Wayne Memorial | 2023 State MI
– Body control / hanging floater in lane
– Tough spin move that she can attack with either way
Olivia Bussell Olivia Bussell 5'6" | CG Monroe | 2022 State MI
– Really comfortable as primary ballhandler
– Bouncing off contact!
– Energy player on both ends
Amalia Vamvakitis Amalia Vamvakitis 5'9" | PG Mount Dora Christian Academy | 2023 State FL
– Good hands with catch and score in transition
– Putting back to basket and going to work
– Multiple tough buckets under the rim
Riley Abney Riley Abney 5'9" | SG Ortonville Brandon | 2024 State MI
– Running the floor hard! = Payed off with a transition bucket
McKenna Ferguson McKenna Ferguson 5'8" | SG Byron Center | 2023 State MI
– Really bringing the defensive energy today – First one back
– Poking and prodding the D and finding seams
Isabel Lindo Isabel Lindo 5'8" | PG Williamston | 2023 State MI
– Head up leading the break
Mia McLaughlin Mia McLaughlin 5'9" | SG Frankenmuth | 2024 State MI
– Running the floor, effective both leading with the ball and filling a wing
Jaslyn Ward
– Very active on defensive glass
– Athletic shooter off the dribble
Malia Thelen Malia Thelen 5'6" | PG Portland | 2024 State MI
– Doesn’t plant and watch driver – slides open, gets the pass, and buries mid range jumper
– Lefty take and finish – First step speed!
Emma Bruwer Emma Bruwer 5'9" | PG NorthPointe Christian | 2024 State MI
– Found a lane and drove the lane with her head up, finding a teammate for the assist
Kaylee Glidden Kaylee Glidden 5'9" | SG Pennfield | 2023 State MI
– Tough baseline drive with her right hand
– Used change of speed to drive for 2
Shamya Reid Shamya Reid 5'5" | PG Westfield Prep | 2023 State MI
– Steal, takes it coast to coast with a righty finish through contact = And 1
Liv Linden Liv Linden 5'7" | SG Hartland | 2023 State MI
– Floor leader
– Strong physically = can thrive in a physical game
Batoul Reda Batoul Reda 5'8" | CG Fordson | 2022 State MI
– Tough mid range corner jumper
– Quick up the court with the ball – beating defense down the floor
– Can take left to the rim
Anna Lassan Anna Lassan 5'11" | SF South Lyon East | 2024 State MI
– Physical scorer that’s drawing fouls
Zion Belcher-Arill Zion Belcher-Arill 6'2" | PF Campbell Hall | 2025 CA
– Playing help D!
– Puts the ball up strong and can score in traffic
Zar’ria Mitchell Zar’ria Mitchell 5'7" | PG Heritage | 2023 State MI
– Using her handles to create space
– Feels like she could get an open shot on every possession!!
Damaya Hartwick Damaya Hartwick 5'2" | PG Grand Blanc | 2025 State MI
– Grinding the entire length of floor – willing to do the little things
Faith Jungwirth Faith Jungwirth 6'0" | SF Lansing Catholic | 2024 State MI
– Aggressive 2 / Working with her back to the basket
– Same aggressive high quality play as at Flight Hankamp – NEXT LEVEL PLAYER
Emma Riley Emma Riley 5'7" | PG Fowler | 2023 State MI
– Moving without the ball / Cutting to the rim pass ready
Keelyn Laird Keelyn Laird 6'3" | C Ludington | 2023 State MI
– Has post moves and counter moves!
– Like her spin and scoop to left
Skotti Ball-Duley Skotti Ball-Duley 5'10" | SG Owosso | 2024 State MI
– Staying active on offensive glass – creating extra possessions
Alexis Snodgrass Alexis Snodgrass 6'0" | PF Hartford | 2022 State MI
– Altering opponents shots in the lane with quick hands and good footwork
Jordyn Egger Jordyn Egger 5'9" | PG Mount Pleasant | 2025 State MI
– Tough step back free throw line jumper
Kaitlyn Sanders Kaitlyn Sanders 6'1" | SF Birmingham Groves | 2023 State MI
– Love her versatility – feels like she could defend at least 3 positions
– Good passing off the high post
Addison Hutson Addison Hutson 5'7" | CG Battle Creek Lakeview | 2022 State MI
– Split defenders on drive for 2!
Kelsey Palmer Kelsey Palmer 5'10" | SF Waterford Mott | 2024 State MI
– Hit the floor for a loose ball!!
– Willing to really battle under the rim offensively
DeAndrea Smith DeAndrea Smith 5'7" | SF Flint Carman-Ainsworth | 2023 State MI
– Aggressive shooter
– Heads up, sees and delivers the pass
– Willing to make the extra pass!
Maya Anderson Maya Anderson 5'9" | PG Detroit Cass Tech | 2024 State MI
– Nasty crossover and take to the rim, draws foul – That crossover is TOUGH to defend!
Mady Weber Mady Weber 5'11" | PF Hopkins | 2023 State MI
– Playing with a ton of energy and hustle
– Rebounds and turns and goes quickly
Samone Andrews Samone Andrews 5'8" | PG Macomb Dakota | 2024 State MI
– On toes and ready on D – really like her defensive footwork
Makayla Hatchew Makayla Hatchew 5'5" | PG Sparta | 2024 State MI
– Strong finish through contact!
Miranda Wyniemko Miranda Wyniemko 5'9" | SG Oxford | 2023 State MI
– Hitting the glass and running the floor!
– Deep jumper off the dribble
Alexus Dunn Alexus Dunn 5'7" | SG Greenville | 2024 State MI
– Rep as a shooter – but doing a great job turning the corner on her defender with the dribble
Jorja Napier Jorja Napier 5'7" | PG Corunna | 2024 State MI
– Pretty shot fake and take for 2
Nikki Grech Nikki Grech 5'9" | SG Northville | 2024 State MI
– Powerful finish under the rim – did it with authority
Caroline Guy Caroline Guy 6'1" | SF Petoskey | 2023 State MI
– Getting position under the rim for boards
Emersen Berndt Emersen Berndt 5'9" | SF Grand Haven | 2024 State MI
– Moves smoothly on the court – always looks comfortable
Alexis Daggett Alexis Daggett 5'10" | SG Whitehall | 2025 State MI
– Stays under control when leaving her feet with the ball