Prospect Spotlight: Mia McLaughlin (2024)

<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="244298" first="Mia" last="McLaughlin"] </strong>is a highly talented prospect that’s improving at a rapid rate. She’s a very recruitable athlete with a bright future on and off the court. Let’s take a look at her as a player and a prospect. <h3>NAME</h3> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="244298" first="Mia" last="McLaughlin"]</strong> <h3>GRADUATION YEAR</h3> 2024 <h3>SCHOOL</h3> Frankenmuth <h3>HEIGHT</h3> 5’9” <h3>POSITION</h3> Combo Guard <h3>STRENGTHS</h3> Shooting: She can shoot and score from anywhere on the floor, forcing the defense to constantly account for her. Passing: She’s an elite passer. She is an efficient and accurate passer that has a knack for making the right reads and passing her teammates open. Transition game: She can score, finish, and dish in the open floor. Can defend all positions: Her defensive versatility is a nice tool. She can constantly force mismatches with the player that she’s defending. Basketball IQ: She’s a smart and steady player that keeps mental mistakes to a minimum. <h3>AREA FOR IMPROVEMENT</h3> Dribbling <h3><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit;">GOALS FOR THIS SEASON</span></h3> "Deep run in state tournament." - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="244298" first="Mia" last="McLaughlin"]</strong> <h3>LONG TERM BASKETBALL GOALS</h3> "Play on a D1 or D2 college team." - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="244298" first="Mia" last="McLaughlin"]</strong> <h3>ACADEMIC GOALS</h3> "Get above a 3.7 and do well on the SAT." - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="244298" first="Mia" last="McLaughlin"]</strong> <h3>NOTES</h3> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="244298" first="Mia" last="McLaughlin"] </strong>is in my opinion, one of the most improved players in the state over the last calendar year. She started this fall by showing her skills at the Prep Girls Hoops Michigan Top 250 in Grand Rapids. At this event, <strong>McLaughlin </strong>proved that she could go toe to toe with the elite talent in the state. She’s at her best with the ball in her hands, whether creating offense, setting it up, or running the show. <strong>McLaughlin </strong>has a ton of upside and is a quickly rising prospect. I could see her easily being a scholarship player and instant contributor at the next level. She’s without a doubt, a player that coaches at all levels must keep their eyes on.