LBI Michigan Jamboree Roundup
Romulus, MI – Sunday served as a “tune-up” period for many of the state’s top travel teams. LBI threw an event loaded with talent and division 2/3 and NAIA schools packing in to take in the action. If Sunday is…
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Continue ReadingRomulus, MI – Sunday served as a “tune-up” period for many of the state’s top travel teams. LBI threw an event loaded with talent and division 2/3 and NAIA schools packing in to take in the action. If Sunday is an indicator for how July will play out for these young ladies, it will be very eventful.
Top Matchup:
1 Nation 2020 vs. MBA 2020: This matchup was easily one of the most intense games of the day. MBA jumped out to an early lead behind a strong performance from Jillian Brown. Brown and company was able to stretch the lead to as many as 16 points. Down 12 with 3 minutes left, the trio of Seqouia Jackson, Makailah Ziegler-Griggs, and Jordan Wright took over. Jordan Wright clenched the game for 1 Nation with a made 3 pointer as time expired.
Top Performers
Jillian Brown (MBA 2020): Jillian Brown played well all of Sunday for MBA. Brown was able to push the pace and score consistently. The 2021 player from Grand Rapids is proving to be one of the elite prospects in Michigan. On Sunday, she showed a bevy of moves and a consistent jump shot.
Jordan Wright (1 Nation 2020): Wright is an 8th grader playing two age groups up. Sunday was a coming out party for her as defenders struggle to stay in front of her. She was able to make all of the right passes and create for her teammates. Wright’s poise and commitment to play defense is developed far beyond her years.
Maddie Stevenson (1 Nation Elite): Stevenson is the best shooter in Michigan that you haven’t heard of. Sunday showed Stevenson’s ability to shoot at a high level and very quickly. Coming off of the bench for her team, she did not need a lot of time to warm up. Stevenson has a consistent shot motion and the results are just as consistent. Stevenson and teammate Kate McArthur have an argument as best shooting duo in the state.
Rana Elhusseini (Factory 2019): For a few years, Elhusseini has been one of the best kept secret in Michigan. She pushes the pace well and sees the whole floor delivering dazzling passes. Sunday was not different, even though her team struggled on the day. Rana was a nightmare for other point guards as she had no quit in her.
Roundup:
- The Michigan Mystics Showtime team is very good and a well oiled machine. Even when the big name players aren’t having great games, the supporting cast is more than capable to get the job done.
- Michigan Crossover have a bright future. Multiple times during the season Michigan Crossover (Adams) has played up at the 17U level and looked dominant. The young team has multiple players who are projected to play at big time college programs.
- It is my prediction that July will bring about many scholarship offers for girls in the state of Michigan.