Karis started the day off strong for REAL 17U and continued to stand out throughout day one of the PGH MI College Tour. She used an effective pivot to create space and converted a tough, acrobatic floater. Karis scored a crafty finish in the lane, knocked down a wing jumper off the dribble, and converted a contested layup off a shifty crossover move. Karis baited the guards and jumped in front of multiple perimeter passes for steals that turned into quick transition layups. She uses her length very well to stretch out and finish contested shots. Karis swiped the ball away to score a bucket with an inside hand finish and turned in an impactful two-way effort.

Karis only plays at one speed. Pedal to the metal. Her maximum effort and high-flying acrobatics on both ends are exciting to watch. Karis scores at all three levels, is a determined defender, and one of the best rebounding guards in the state. She’s a pure scorer with outstanding footwork and body control. Karis uses every inch of the glass and is a phenomenal addition to GVSU’s recruiting class.

Karis was flat-out dominant in game one for Sacred Heart, leading all scorers with 32 points (21 in the 2nd half). Her spirited effort kept the Irish within striking distance throughout the game. Karis converted tough floaters and contested jumpers throughout the game. Her body control, soft touch, and footwork were impressive. Karis secured a defensive board, pushed it the length of the court. used a double-crossover move, elevated off two feet, hung in mid-air, and scored the contested layup with her left off the glass. She dropped in a pull-up floater over a 6-footer near the elbow and buried a fadeaway jumper off a pivot. Karis swiped the ball away, switched hands in transition, and converted the contested layup with outstanding body control. Karis blocked a baseline drive, relentlessly chased down rebounds, and drove hard to the rack for a strong and-one layup with her left–plus the free throw. Her comprehensive impact on both stood out. Karis showed exactly why she’s a great addition to the GVSU 2026 recruiting class.

“Junior #13 Karis Terwilliger Karis Terwilliger 5'7" | CG/PG Sacred Heart Academy | 2027 State MI , G – Karis is aggressive on both ends of the court, ready to attack to score, and up-tempo on Defense, challenging whoever she guards.” – Coach Doerr

Karis had an incredible sophomore campaign, earning First Team All-State honors while establishing herself as one of the top underclassmen in the state. The Grand Valley State commit was dominant on both ends of the floor, averaging 20 points, six rebounds, five steals, and three assists per game while guiding Sacred Heart to an impressive 21-1 record. Already closing in on 1,000 career points, Karis has proven to be a dynamic scorer and playmaker who thrives under pressure. With her talent and drive, she’s poised for a monster junior season.

Karis is a prospect whose athleticism, all-encompassing impact, and relentless style not only earned her a high ranking, but an offer from the D2 national champs. After a stout travel season for REAL , she continued to separate herself at elite camps and team camps during the summer. Karis is one of the best rebounding guards in this class. She has acrobatic finishing abilities and jumps out of the gym. Karis wreaks havoc on the defensive end, which shows up in steals and blocks. She makes the hustle plays and contributes in every statistical category. It became evident in August that Karis had clear potential as a D2 guard and I was excited to see her GVSU offer. She’s a great pick-up for the Lakers and will be a game wrecker for Sacred Heart again this winter.

Read More About Karis

Karis vaulted up our rankings in the latest update. She consistently performed at a high level in front of our scouts at many tournaments while playing up with REAL 17U. Her athletic attributes, relentless motor, acrobatic finishing, passing prowess, and defensive impact have been separators in her game. Karis has stretches where she doesn’t miss from three-point distance, and she sets the standard for how a guard should pursue rebounds. Karis put all of these qualities on display again for Sacred Heart at Northwood Team Camp. She buried an elbow jumper and a three-pointer at the top of the key. Karis chased down a ball-handler from behind and poked it out for the steal. She closed out hard to block a shot attempt and drove hard to score a layup with her left hand. Karis pushed the ball with breakneck speed in transition to score layups and earned trips to the free throw line. One of her most impressive plays happened as she beat full-court pressure with a series of quick crossover dribbles and dished a dime to a teammate for the assist.

Karis was an excellent facilitator for REAL 17U on Saturday at our PGH Michigan State Tournament. She created space with quick inside-out crossover dribbles and made high-IQ decisions with the ball, setting teammates up to score with great passes. Karis kept her eyes peeled in transition and drove hard downhill to force fouls–she knocked down free throws with confidence.

Karis was lightning in a bottle for REAL at the MBA Mother’s Day Classic. She competed like a scholarship was on the line all day, and I couldn’t look away when she stepped onto the court. Karis snagged a defensive rebound and pushed the ball quickly the length of the floor to score a contested layup. Karis buried straightaway threes and drove to the basket with fearless determination to score layups and get to the free throw line. She knocked down many shots from the charity stripe. I wrote down “hard work on defense” and “relentless” multiple times while watching Karis compete. Her lockdown defense and effort resulted in several steals and blocks. Karis scored a staggering 25 points in her first game, and her complete impact was noticed on Saturday.

Karis had a stellar sophomore season for Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart. She earned D4 First Team All-State honors, averaging an impressive 19.6 points, six rebounds, five steals, and three assists per game. She’s an athletic finisher with shifty combination dribble moves that help her gain the edge to score off the bounce. I’m excited to see Karis compete on the circuit with REAL again this spring. She’ll be one of their top prospects.

Read More About Karis