Michaela Halton
Michaela Halton
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Brent New | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
The Overland combo guard has a terrific stroke from deep, where she’s shooting 32% this winter. She can effectively catch and shoot from deep, but can also create her own shot. In her team’s regular-season finale, she reached 1,000 career points. This season, she’s averaging 22 points per game and more than four steals. She’s consistent, too, as she’s at least 20 points in 10 of her last 11 games. Overland is the 22 seed and will face No. 11 Regis in the second round on Saturday.
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Read EvaluationLe Tien | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Halton powered Overland to a thrilling win over Eaglecrest scoring 29 points. She was relentlessly attacking the basket and earning trip after trip to the free-throw line. She capped her night with a three-pointer and dominated the glass with 11 rebounds. Halton’s leadership and stellar play have propelled Overland to an impressive 14-7 record this season.
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Read EvaluationBrandyn Newbins | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Halton continued to do what she does best by putting the ball in the basket finishing the game with 30 points. She scored at all three levels, showing her comfort attacking from anywhere on the floor. What stood out most was how efficient her scoring has become as she picks her spots and makes defenses pay.
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Read EvaluationBrandyn Newbins | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Averaging 21.7 points per game, Halton has taken a leap offensively scoring six more points per game than she did last season. She’s found her rhythm in her junior year and her team’s record reflects that. With just 113 points left to reach 1,000, it’s only a matter of time before she gets there.
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Read EvaluationBrandyn Newbins | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
It’s no surprise to see Halton on this list, as she is the engine that drives her team night in and night out. Her offensive game is as smooth as they come, with the ability to get to her spots from three or in the midrange. When she’s in rhythm, she controls the flow of the game.
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Read EvaluationBrandyn Newbins | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Michaela is an underrated name who has steadily improved her game over the past two seasons. She thrives in transition, where she can finish at speed or step into open threes. She’s also comfortable taking whatever the defense gives her, which keeps her scoring numbers climbing.
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Read EvaluationBrandyn Newbins | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Michaela has become a go to bucket getter who thrives in pressure moments. She can score from all three levels and uses her body well to create separation and move defenders. When her team needs a basket, Michaela has proven she can deliver in a variety of ways.
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Read EvaluationBrandyn Newbins | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Halton is a three-level scoring guard who plays the game the right way. She defends at a high level and always seems to be in control, never forcing the issue. Her ability to pick her spots and make smart plays consistently stood out this summer.
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Read EvaluationBrandyn Newbins | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Halton showed she could guard 1 through 4 and create offense for herself and her teammates. She scored from every level and made reads off the bounce with confidence. Her ability to stuff the stat sheet while staying locked in defensively made her a true difference-maker.
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Read EvaluationBrandyn Newbins | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Michaela Halton
Michaela
Halton
5'8" | CG
Overland | 2027
State
CO
made her presence felt on both ends of the court all weekend long. She consistently defends full court disrupting the opposing team’s flow. Offensively, she was able to get downhill with ease and knock down open shots when defenders sagged off.
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