Skonhovd caught our attention early this summer and over the past few months we’ve had no trouble confirming our first impressions. The 5’9 guard/wing from West Central is a terrific multi-sport athlete whose well-chronicled ability on the track appears to translate well to the basketball court. Mackenzie is a smooth mover who gets up and down the floor in a hurry, making her particularly dangerous in transition. Skonhovd  attacks the basket confidently, elevates well and can finish through contact, but she isn’t limited to getting downhill. She is also a quality perimeter shooter who can stretch defenses with her range. Her length and athleticism provide defensive versatility, including the ability to guard multiple positions and block shots. Add her competitiveness and physicality and Skonhovd has an intriguing collection of tools that should translate well to the college game.

Skonhovd really caught my attention with the way she attacked the game. The West Central guard plays with pace, confidence, and the mentality of someone who simply refuses to back down. She’s long, lean, athletic, and effective getting downhill to the basket. Mackenzie demonstrated effectively that she has the ability to finish smoothly at the basket even after taking hard contact. She elevates really well and seems comfortable making plays at full speed. Skonhovd can also knock down perimeter shots consistently, showing she can stretch defenses from deep. More than anything, though, I appreciated her competitiveness. She plays hard all the time and never seems to quit on a possession. That kind of mentality tends to translate well in college.

Mackenzie had a great day and moves well for someone who appears to be recovering from a knee injury.  She did a great job of getting to the basket and finishing through contact.  She was a true competitor and played extremely hard all day.  She has a nice looking shot and was able to knock down multiple shots from deep.