Recruiting Report: Olivia Dirkse (2022)
Olivia Dirkse Olivia Dirkse SG Davison | 2022 State MI is a name that basketball fans and coaches need to know. She’s a next level talent that should see her recruitment continue to gain steam as the season progresses. Here…
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Continue ReadingOlivia Dirkse Olivia Dirkse SG Davison | 2022 State MI is a name that basketball fans and coaches need to know. She’s a next level talent that should see her recruitment continue to gain steam as the season progresses.
Here is Dirkse’s updated Recruiting Report:
Player Bio
Olivia Dirkse Olivia Dirkse SG Davison | 2022 State MI
Grad Year: 2022
Position: Point Guard
Height: 5’7″
High School: Davison High School
GPA: 4.0
Grassroots Program: Michigan Cagers
Strengths
– Court awareness: Dirkse seems to have a natural feel and comfort on the floor, always knowing where she’s at and where her teammates will be.
– Passing: She’s usually crisp and accurate on the pass, catching her teammates in stride or right in the shooting pocket.
– Communication: Dirkse talks on both ends of the floor.
– 3 Point Shooting: Dirkse simply can’t be unaccounted for beyond the 3 point line.
– Speed and Quickness: She’s a well conditioned athlete that moves smoothly up and down the floor.
– Defense: Dirkse has a solid nderstanding of team defense/rotations/etc.
Areas For Improvement
– Short range jump shots
– More decisive at times with her passes
Schools Showing Interest
Albion
Alma
Aquinas
Grace Christian
Hope College
Olivet Nazarene
Rochester
Spring Arbor
University of Michigan – Dearborn
Timeframe For A Decision
“I am hoping to make a college decision by the end of the junior year/beginning of my senior year.” – Olivia Dirkse Olivia Dirkse SG Davison | 2022 State MI
What She’s Looking For In A School
“When I am looking for colleges, I am looking for a smaller environment with smaller classes. I don’t want to be very far from home, and I want the school to offer many different options for degrees.” – Olivia Dirkse Olivia Dirkse SG Davison | 2022 State MI
What She’s Looking For In A Coach
“At the next level, I want a coach that respects their players but also pushes their players to their highest potential. I want a coach that wants to make each player better and strives to win every game!” – Olivia Dirkse Olivia Dirkse SG Davison | 2022 State MI