Jayna Burmeister
Jayna Burmeister
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Danyle Bowers | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Jayna made her presence felt at Northwood Elite Camp with her combination of strength, quickness, and feel for the game. During 5-on-5 action, she used a strong spin move in the lane to create space and finish on a possession that was difficult for the defense to stop. She also showed good court vision with a well-timed pass in transition that created an opportunity for a teammate. Jayna was especially impressive on the glass, consistently reading the trajectory of the ball off the rim and using her quickness and strength to secure rebounds in traffic. Her ability to create inside and control the boards made her one of the 2028 players who caught my attention at camp.
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Read EvaluationDanyle Bowers | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Jayna was selected as Team 4 MVP by Grand Valley players Clare and Kelly after leading her team to an undefeated record during the 5-on-5 games. Her relentless motor and competitive nature stood out every time she stepped on the floor. Jayna consistently attacked downhill with strength, handled the ball well, and created scoring opportunities for both herself and her teammates. She was a force on the glass, especially on the offensive end, where her energy and aggressiveness led to numerous second-chance opportunities. Defensively, she protected the rim with multiple blocks, while offensively she mixed in mid-range jumpers to keep defenders honest. In her team’s closest game of the night, Jayna delivered the biggest moment by knocking down a buzzer-beating three-pointer to secure the victory. Her all-around production and winning plays made her a well-deserved Team 4 MVP.
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Read EvaluationDanyle Bowers | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Jayna put together an exceptional performance at the Davenport Elite Camp and showed exactly why she already holds an offer from the host program. The skilled guard consistently impacted the game with her strength, athleticism, and decision-making throughout the day. She was especially dominant during the 5v5 portion of the camp, where she controlled the tempo and made plays in a variety of ways. Jayna was effective getting downhill and attacking the paint, using her physicality to create advantages against defenders. She also rebounded at a high level for a guard, routinely securing boards and immediately turning defense into offense. What stood out most was her ability to make the right read in transition. After collecting rebounds, she pushed the pace with purpose, delivering sharp passes to open teammates when opportunities presented themselves while also recognizing when to keep the ball and finish the play herself. Her combination of toughness, playmaking, and all-around production made her one of the most impressive performers at the camp.
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Read EvaluationEvan Bell | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
A bulldog guard who physically imposes her will on both ends of the court. Slasher, rebounder, finisher, three-point threat, Jayna can do it all. Coming off an All-Tournament First Team performance at Wayne State, followed by an offer from Wayne State, Jayna will be a huge deciding factor for Dream Loudly 16 U Paiz as they look to defend their Diamond Championship at GVSU tomorrow.
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Read EvaluationEvan Bell | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Jayna’s assertive downhill drives, physicality, rebounding, and all-around impact took over games at the PGH MI College Tour II. She drained a triple in the corner, climbed the ladder to deflect a pass on the perimeter for a steal, and crashed the glass to score an offensive rebound off two feet with her left. Jayna penetrated gaps from the perimeter, scoring layups and floaters with a soft touch inside. She threw passes on a rope to open teammates and helped Dream Loudly EYCL 16U Paiz win the Gold Championship. Jayna received recognition as All-Tournament First Team.
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Read EvaluationEvan Bell | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Jayna turned in another All-Conference campaign for Shelby during her sophomore campaign. She averaged an eye-popping 19.3 points, 13.8 rebounds, 3.3 steals, and 2.2 assists per game. Jayna has physical strength and toughness that you don’t see often at the guard position. She’s a bulldog on both ends of the court and a fierce rebounder. Her versatility as a slasher and perimeter scorer makes Jayna an extremely challenging matchup.
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Read EvaluationEvan Bell | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Jayna dropped 28 points with an eye-popping six triples during an early-season win against Whitehall. She’s a strong, physical guard who takes the ball fearlessly to the hoop and finishes through contact. Jayna competes with endless energy and is a relentless rebounder. She turned heads at the PGH Expo, was outstanding at Oakland Elite Camp, and is a top 15 prospect in this class.
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Read EvaluationDanyle Bowers | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Jayna is the type of player who instantly elevates any team she’s on. Her combination of athleticism, length, and strength allows her to impact the game in multiple ways on both ends of the floor. She attacks the rim with power, finishes through contact, and can step out to hit shots when defenders sag off. On the glass, she’s relentless—crashing for rebounds and creating extra possessions through sheer effort. What truly sets Jayna apart, though, is her motor. She consistently outworks and out-hustles her opponents, setting the tone for her team with her energy and competitiveness every time she steps on the court.
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Read EvaluationEvan Bell | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Jayna defended her high ranking at the PGH Michigan Expo with another standout day against top-shelf talent. Jayna penetrated gaps with her explosive drives and finished through contact at the rim. Her strong, robust build translates to the next level and makes her extremely difficult to stop from scoring layups or getting to the foul line. Jayna disrupted passing lanes with her active hands, pursued rebounds, and buried perimeter jumpers. She handles the ball confidently with both hands and finishes effectively off two feet. Jayna was a Top Performer and has been selected to the All-Showcase Second Team.
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Read EvaluationEvan Bell | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Jayna was an MVP at the Freshman Showcase, and she had another strong showing this year with Team 8 at the PGH Expo. Jayna’s high motor, solid physical build, and determination made her nearly unstoppable when driving to the basket. Jayna takes the ball to the rim like a running back accelerating through a gap, and she earned many trips to the free-throw line. Jayna drained a deep wing three, deflected passes with active hands, and converted shots from the charity stripe. She sprinted in to secure an offensive rebound and finished with a strong and-one off two feet. Jayna used a swift spin move to avoid a defender and finished another and-one off two feet. She earned recognition as a Top Performer.
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