Miss Basketball Candidate: Jasmine Powell (Detroit Country Day)
Michigan’s Miss Basketball is awarded to a big time player every year. There’s no denying that Jasmine Powell Jasmine Powell 5'8" | PG Detroit Country Day | 2019 State MI is an exciting playmaker that is worthy of being a…
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Continue ReadingMichigan’s Miss Basketball is awarded to a big time player every year. There’s no denying that Jasmine Powell Jasmine Powell 5'8" | PG Detroit Country Day | 2019 State MI is an exciting playmaker that is worthy of being a candidate. The 5’7″ point guard from Detroit Country Day is an elite player in Michigan, as well as nationwide. ESPN Hoopgurlz Top 100 has Powell ranked as the #78 prospect in the class of 2019. That is good for #23 at her position.
Powell has proven to be a winner. She was a part of Detroit Country Day’s 2017 state championship team. Powell was a huge part of another state championship in 2018. In the 2017-2018 season, she helped Detroit Country Day finish with a 23-4 record. Powell averaged 11ppg, 7rpg, and 5apg. Her performance throughout the season earned her a selection to the 2018 Class B All-State 1st Team.
Jasmine Powell Jasmine Powell 5'8" | PG Detroit Country Day | 2019 State MI was a coveted recruit by schools across the country. She was recruited by programs including Bradley, Providence, Seton Hall, UMass, DePaul, and Tennessee State. Powell made her decision and committed to Minnesota. She will join former Detroit Country Day star Destiny Pitts when she becomes a Golden Gopher.
Powell has a skill set that separates her from the competition. She is super fast with quick feet. Powell uses this speed and quickness to control the pace of the game. She’s at her best when playing in an up tempo game. Powell is an excellent ball handler who can put her defender on their heels. She’s one of toughest players in the state to stop head-to-head, using her quick first step to blow by the defense. When driving to the rim, Powell is able to play through contact and get to the free throw line. She can also shoot with consistency from behind the arc.
Jasmine Powell Jasmine Powell 5'8" | PG Detroit Country Day | 2019 State MI might be best known for her stellar defense. She’s an attacking defender who likes to make plays. Powell doesn’t sit back and wait for the offense. Instead, she takes them out of their comfort zone and forces mistakes.
Powell is a smart and confident player who believes in herself and her game. She knows what her team needs and delivers. Whether its a bucket, a big defensive stop, or a play in transition, Powell will make it happen. Jasmine Powell Jasmine Powell 5'8" | PG Detroit Country Day | 2019 State MI will certainly be in the conversation when it comes to this season’s Miss Basketball award.