Sneakily, Davel has been at the heart of the Warriors the last two seasons. After winning a state title last season, she didn’t play her best, but her ability to stay focused when she’s not playing well is impressive. She can score from all three levels and beat her defender off the dribble. She can score off the dribble and create open looks for herself and her teammates. Her team won’t play high-possession games, and her scoring can make the difference against quality opposition.

The Neillsville native helped her high school team win a state championship last March. Davel is a kid who can hunt her own shot and score from all three levels. The lefty has the tools to score the ball at any level and has the skill to get to her spots at any moment. I also like her ability to compete on the defensive end and think she will have the lateral quickness to stay in front of athletic guards.

The Neillsville guard hunts her shot from all three levels and scores in volume. Davel is also an athletic guard who can move well laterally on the perimeter and stay in front of guards. Her high school team will play in a zone, but she has the athletic tools to be a solid defender. She’s comfortable being the focal point of an offense in the backcourt, but I think she can slot into a more creative role with more talent around her at the next level.

I’ve always liked Davel’s game and like how dynamic she can be as a lead guard when she’s at her best. The left-handed guard is a kid who can hunt her shot and score from all three levels. However, if shots aren’t falling, she can use her lateral quickness to defend and help a team disrupt an offense at the point of attack. She is a kid who’s played winning basketball at the high school level and can contribute to winning at the next level in her own way.

The D4 State Champion is a player who balances her responsibility to create for her teammates and hunt her shot well. Davel is capable of scoring from all three levels, generating open looks for her teammates, and competing on the defensive end of the floor. Even when she has a rough day on the offensive end of the floor, she always stays engaged on the defensive side of the ball.

Madi, coming off on an All-State HM campaign, impressed me as one of the more dangerous lead guards I watched. She showed the ability to pull up, off of the dribble, and knock down the contested three and was a constant threat to shoot if given any room. Her all-around game shouldn’t be slept on as she was one of the better defenders that I saw. She’s a career 35.3% shooter, from 3, but I expect she’ll be 40%+ this season.

Madilyn Davel Madilyn Davel 5'7" | PG Neillsville | 2027 State WI impresses me with her ability to control the game as a point guard. Her left-handed shot has beautiful form, and her court vision allows her to make crisp passes that keep the offense flowing. She is a solid defender who boxes out well and crashes the boards effectively. Madilyn averaged 13.0 points per game, 3.2 assists per game, and 2.9 steals per game last season, showcasing her well-rounded contributions on the floor. She also shot an impressive 43% from the field and 35% from three-point range. Her debut game as a freshman against Athens was particularly noteworthy, as she scored 22 points while contributing 5 assists and 8 steals to her team’s win. Her poise and playmaking ability will continue to make her a key player for Neillsville.