Natalie put together a standout performance at the Mystics Open Run, showing why she is quickly becoming one of the names to watch in the 2030 class. During the 3-on-3 action, the long and athletic guard made an impact on both ends with a block and a mid-range jumper. She took her scoring to another level in the 5-on-5, catching fire from beyond the arc with at least four three-pointers while also knocking down a pull-up jumper. Natalie recently picked up her first Division 1 offer earlier this month, and her performance at The Cage showed why more opportunities could be ahead. She continues to make a strong case as one of the top incoming freshmen in the state.

Natalie recently picked up her first D1 offer from High Point, and it’s easy to see where that high-level projection comes from. A long wingspan as a guard-wing, combined with advanced fundamental skills for her age, makes Natalie one of the top incoming freshmen. She got after it in every phase during Oakland Elite Camp. Natalie closed out hard to block a shot, ripped by a defender with a burst for a drive-by layup, and made smooth transfers to her right and left for multiple finishes in traffic. She showed her perimeter range by drilling a wing three off the catch and finished strong off two feet after pinning a defender in front of the rim to present an easy target for an entry pass. Natalie will be an instant playmaker at the varsity level with Detroit Country Day this winter.

Natalie has length and advanced skills for her age that put her in the upper tier as a guard-wing prospect. She has excellent footwork, touch around the basket, and is a dangerous outside threat. Natalie put all of those qualities on full display with Mystics 15U at the PGH Michigan College Tour IV. She drained a deep wing three and buried another smooth triple from the slot. Natalie scored a nice catch and finish off two feet. She anticipated a defender closing in and dished out a quick pass inside for an assist. Natalie goes up strong with both hands on the ball to finish in traffic and penetrates gaps with her downhill quickness on drives.

Natalie is a versatile wing-forward prospect who has a bright future ahead of her. I got a sneak peek at her talent during my Headliners Invitational Showcase, and she was a top performer playing up with Mystics 14U Select in the 15U division. Natalie caught passes in the paint with soft hands, knocked down jumpers with balance, and scored contested layups at the rim off two feet with a soft touch. She disrupted shots on the defensive end effectively without fouling and started the fast breaks. Natalie scores at all three levels, shares the ball, works hard on defense, rebounds, and has length to be excited about. She had a great weekend at the PGH MI College Tour.