Harper Backus
Harper Backus
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Danyle Bowers | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Harper, a junior post player for Saline, has been a steady force in the middle and a big reason her team sits at an impressive 17–2 this season. She works hard to establish deep position, using her strength and awareness to pin defenders behind her and create high-percentage scoring opportunities. On the defensive end, she plays with discipline and toughness, holding her ground and contesting shots without giving up easy looks. Harper is also relentless on the boards, attacking rebounds on both ends and frequently putting herself in position to record double-doubles. Her consistency and interior presence have made her a cornerstone of Saline’s success.
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Read EvaluationEvan Bell | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Harper has developed into a top 20 post prospect. Her height, polished offensive skills/hands/footwork around the basket, physical strength, high motor, and defensive presence at the Airport Showcase made it evident that Harper projects to be a high-level college forward. She received offers from Air Force, Hope, and Wayne State during the summer.
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Read EvaluationEvan Bell | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
It’s been exciting to see Harper develop fundamentally and physically into one of Michigan’s top 2027 post prospects. She checked all the boxes during Saline’s win at the Airport Showcase. Harper protected the rim, moved her feet, and used excellent shot-blocking technique to avoid fouling. Her communication was loud and constant on the defensive end, which kept teammates from being blindsided by screens. Harper muscled into position for offensive rebounds, scored put-backs, and pinned defenders on her hip to catch entry passes for high percentage shots. She used effective drop steps and pivots to get the angle for rim front finishes. Harper turned in a dominant double-double performance with 14 points, 13 rebounds, and three blocks.
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Read EvaluationDanyle Bowers | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
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Harper Backus
Harper
Backus
6'3" | C
Saline | 2027
State
MI
is poised to have a statement year. After sitting last year, Harper is ready to take on the world by storm. She is a strong finisher that actively seeks post position and goes hard after rebounds.” – Coach Roehm
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Read EvaluationDanyle Bowers | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Harper will be heading to Arizona with her Michigan Crossover squad for the first live period, and she’s a post player with serious upside. She has a smooth touch around the basket and consistently cleans up the glass on both ends of the court. Harper knows how to establish deep position inside, using her body well to seal defenders and create easy scoring opportunities. With her feel for the game and presence in the paint, she’s poised to have a breakout spring and summer.
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Read EvaluationEvan Bell | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Harper was effective with her ball touches for Michigan Crossover EYCL 16U at LBI April Showers on Saturday. She worked hard to seal defenders in the paint and used her hands to give teammates a passing target. Harper finished well around the basket and was an active rebounder all day.
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Read EvaluationScott Hankamp | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
– Can absolutely dominate the paint!
– Very active post player – nose for the ball
– Willing to go to work with back to basket – has finished with power back down and touch over right
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Read EvaluationDanyle Bowers | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Harper had a great day for Team 1 at The Expo. She is a skilled back-to-the-basket post player with exceptional footwork around the rim. She makes the right decision of when to go up strong or kick out to an open teammate when facing double or triple teams. She works hard to get position on rebounds and had numerous put-backs throughout the day.
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Read EvaluationEvan Bell | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Harper has been a standout interior prospect at a variety of competitive events in recent months. She has excellent footwork around the basket and finishes effectively off two feet. Harper is strong, tall, and competitive, which makes her one of the best centers attending The Expo on Saturday.
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Read EvaluationScott Hankamp | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Backus is really developing into an elite post player in Michigan. She’s a true 2 way player. Backus doesn’t wait for rebounds, but reads them and attacks them.
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