Emma Holtzapfel
Emma Holtzapfel
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David Fortner | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Emma had a massive junior year and enters her senior season with even bigger goals! She drilled 90 threes at 36.3% and led her team in free throw shooting at an elite 80%! Emma also led Notre Dame in scoring at 11.9 points per game as the Lady Pandas went undefeated in the 35th District and added another district title! This year they are driven to win the region and punch their ticket to Rupp Arena!
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Emma announced last month that she will continue her athletic and academic career at Bellarmine University, becoming the first Kentucky commitment for the Knights under Head Coach Mo Reid. After averaging 12 points per game and leading Notre Dame to a 22-8 record last season, she’ll look to guide the Pandas back to the 9th Region Championship game this season.
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Emma is a 5’11” sharpshooter with clean, repeatable shooting mechanics and elite accuracy from beyond the arc. She led Notre Dame in scoring with 12 points per game, shot nearly 40% from three, and made 89% of her free throws. Emma stretches the defense, demands attention when she’s on the floor, and rises in clutch moments. She’ll be showcasing her skills this spring and summer on the Adidas 3SSB circuit with Next Level Academy 17U.
Next Stop: 3SSB Session II
Location: Bryan, TX
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Emma Holtzapfel
Emma
Holtzapfel
5'11" | SF/SG
Notre Dame | 2026
State
KY
came through in the clutch against Dixie Heights on Friday. She scored a team-high 25 points and nailed the game-winning triple to help NDA get the win in dramatic fashion 60-58. The Pandas remain undefeated on the season.
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Emma Holtzapfel
Emma
Holtzapfel
5'11" | SF/SG
Notre Dame | 2026
State
KY
debuts on the list as a top 10 player in the class of 2026. The sharpshooting wing averaged 9.4 points and 3.6 rebounds a game for Notre Dame last season. Emma caught the eyes of college coaches during the AAU season and picked up her first D1 offer from Mount St. Mary’s University.
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Emma suited up for Midwest 3SSB for the final weekend of the AAU season and shined at the Palmetto Road Championship in Rock Hill, SC. She averaged 15.5 points a game, shot 42% from the beyond the arc and helped her team finish 5-1. The 5’11 sharpshooter caught the eye of college coaches and received her first D1 offer from Mount St. Mary’s University.
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Emma Holtzapfel
Emma
Holtzapfel
5'11" | SF/SG
Notre Dame | 2026
State
KY
was a key contributor for Next Level 2026 E40 as they went 4-1 and placed 4th out of the 40 teams in the select 40 division. Emma thrived in a hype atmosphere, going up against unbelievable talent, and high level competition. She averaged 12 PPG for the entire event, and had her best game against Michigan Drive, where she scored 23 points and made 7 triples.
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