SVSU MLK Day Classic

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Monday, January 15th, Saginaw Valley State University hosted four high school matchups. In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Cardinals played a clip from his famous "I Have a Dream" speech before each game and our national anthem. The event was well organized with college coaches, scouts, and media in attendance. Here are prospects who performed at a high level for their teams during the first two games of the day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Addison Scheurer","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12123","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Portland St. Patrick","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"#11 u003cstrongu003eAddison Scheureru003c/strongu003e (2024) is a scrappy PG for Portland St. Patrick; she made key plays on both ends at SVSU. 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She converted many shots in the paint for the Shamrocks, scoring in transition and in the half court. Mattie hit a mid-range pull-up jumper and out-worked her opponents for multiple offensive rebounds to score put backs. Mattie scored 12 points and added 6 rebounds to help her team earn an impressive victory.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["424564"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='424564' first='Madi' last='Uyl'] faced a tough matchup at the SVSU MLK Classic and led Dewitt to victory. 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She played with ferocity by ripping the ball out of her opponents hands for a steal and rebounding the basketball with intensity. Carly showed the range to knock down shots and had the downhill burst to face up and blow by defenders. She finishes with both hands effectively around the rim and makes skilled passes from the high post. Carly corralled a rebound then raced down the floor using pushout dribbles before drawing defenders for an assist. She ended the night with an impressive 15 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["419539"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='419539' first='Kadyn' last='Maida'] is a lengthy wing for Saline who looked impressive at the SVSU MLK Classic. She showed downhill burst, outside shooting accuracy, and played effective defense by stealing passes and causing deflections. Kadyn was a key scorer for the Hornets with 13, converting many layups in traffic and knocking down two corner 3's. 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Keira scored through a foul with her left at the rim and finished the night with a game high 19 points, adding 4 rebounds.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":7,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65a5f826178b3"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">At the Buzzer</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Evan Bell</strong>&nbsp;is currently a scout for Prep Girls Hoops, Varsity Girls Basketball Head Coach at Lapeer High School, and Director of<strong><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/program/lapeer-county-cobras/"><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[program_tooltip program_id='715992' first='Lapeer' last='County Cobras']</strong></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>. Our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.prepnetwork.com/frequently-asked-questions/">mission</a>&nbsp;at PGH is to cover as many athletes with D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO potential in the state as possible. If you have knowledge of a prospect off our radar, please DM Evan through Twitter @CoachEvanBell or email him at lapeercountycobras@gmail.com</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->