Schultz might be one of the better-kept secrets in Minnesota’s Class of 2028. Watching her this weekend, I found myself wondering why we haven’t written more about her. The Wheaton-Herman-Norcross standout tied for second in scoring in the top 11th-grade division at the Battle on the Hardwood while knocking down eight three-pointers for the weekend. She looks every bit the athlete, with broad shoulders, a strong base, and the ability to move effectively regardless of the circumstances. What stood out most, though, was her persistence. Schultz chases loose balls, recovers immediately from errors, and keeps showing up in the middle of important plays. Scoring grabs people’s attention, of course, but it’s the competitiveness that sticks with you. This is a player capable of helping college programs win games.

Following a strong season with West Central United 15U White, Schultz brought her skills to the floor at the Sophomore ID Camp. While it seemed that this was an unfamiliar environment, we were impressed with Carlie’s consistent hustle, and resilience in the face of adversity. The 5’9 wing fought for every possession, diving for loose balls, and fighting for rebounds. On offense she kept things going, creating movement off the ball. We’re looking forward to seeing the Wheaton Area sophomore’s game grow this winter.