Macie impressed with her play and leadership at Michigan Pure practice. She shouted verbal encouragement to a teammate during a three-point shooting drill and actively communicated by pointing and talking on the court. Macie switched hands comfortably off the dribble, scored efficiently around the basket with her right and left hands, and converted layups well off two feet. Maci used her length, active hands, and aggressive instincts on the defensive end to cause turnovers. She ripped the ball away, deflected passes, moved quickly laterally to put guards in a box, and was very effective in the run and jump on the perimeter. During the 1v1 segment, Macie didn’t get fooled by a shot fake, anticipated the pivot, and slid into position to block the shot. She swatted another shot attempt with a high hand and got by with a burst off the dribble to score a tough veer layup with her left. Macie drove hard into the defense, absorbed the contact, then finished the contested layup off two feet. She continued to excel during 5v5, scoring layups in transition, sinking a smooth wing three, and disrupting passes with her active hands. Maci led the team in free-throw percentage, converting 9 of 10 from the line, and came one shot shy of the group lead with 21 straightaway threes during a drill. She used a nice high-rip eurostep move for a bucket in the basket-finishing drills and turned in a complete performance at practice. Maci made a lasting impression and looks ready for a breakout sophomore campaign at Brighton.

Maci, a guard for Michigan Pure, turned in a strong performance at the Battle in the Mitten, showcasing her ability to create and compete on both ends. She handled the ball with confidence and did a great job finding seams in the defense, attacking the lane with purpose. Maci displayed her touch around the basket with creative finishes, including a smooth euro-step and a soft floater. On the defensive side, she brought energy and intensity, working hard to disrupt opposing guards and make an impact. Her all-around effort helped her stand out over the weekend.