Priya Mericle
Priya Mericle
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Scott Hankamp | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Being on a heater doesn’t mean just scoring points. A lot of players on heaters this weekend were getting the job done with elite defense. The Naturals 2025 team has developed a reputation for gutty defense and Priya Mericle is a big part of that. Her perimeter D set the tone for a successful weekend.
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Scouts and next level coaches aren’t just focused on offense and points scored. We know an elite defender when we see one. Mericle fit that bill, like she always seems to, at Run 4 The Roses. She keeps a low base and takes pride in locking up the opponents top option on the perimeter.
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Read EvaluationScott Hankamp | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
If you like hard nosed defense, Mericle was, and always has been, a player to watch. She takes pride in her defense and is always willing to go nose-to-nose with the top perimeter offensive threat.
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Read EvaluationScott Hankamp | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Mericle showed a skill set that could transfer to the next level nicely. Every coach wants and needs a guard that can defend at a high level and that’s what she is. Mericle showed that she can attack the rim and pressure the defense off the bounce and her jumper looks better than ever. Mericle is showing that she can knock down triples at a high rate.
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Read EvaluationScott Hankamp | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Mericle could be a very nice addition to a college program someday. Don’t look at her numbers because they sometimes don’t tell the story in how she influences the game for The Naturals 2025. Mericle is a feisty lockdown defender that comes up with big defensive stops. She’s a solid ball handler and floor general as well.
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Mericle is returning after starting as a freshman. She’s an in your face defender that can put pressure on the ball. Mericle sees the floor well and is an excellent passer and can score when her team needs a bucket.
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Mericle made a tough defensive duo with Kyles. While Kyles seemed to be more of a risk taker, Mericle buckled down and got stops. She kept a low base and made her opponent work for looks at the rim.
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