Prospect Spotlight: Melanie Moore (2022)
This time of year during high school season, there are prospects making statements to fans, coaches, and scouts. Melanie Moore Melanie Moore C Madison Heights Bishop Foley | 2022 State MI is definitely one of those players. She’s a 5’11″…
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Continue ReadingThis time of year during high school season, there are prospects making statements to fans, coaches, and scouts. Melanie Moore Melanie Moore C Madison Heights Bishop Foley | 2022 State MI is definitely one of those players. She’s a 5’11″ sophomore center from Bishop Foley. As a freshman last season, Moore scored 218 points and grabbed 219 rebounds en route to 10 double-doubles.
Moore is a talented player with an impressive skill set. Her well rounded game is a weapon in many ways. She attacks the glass like an old school post player, fighting for position and boxing out. Moore plays a solid post game on offense and positions herself for a post feed. Her biggest asset might come on the defensive end. She reads the ball and cuts off passing lanes.
Moore is always looking to improve and appreciates the big moments on the court. She is currently working on her jumper, specifically making sure that she follows through on every shot. Moore considers her biggest basketball moment to be when she had her first double-double during her freshman season.
Melanie Moore Melanie Moore C Madison Heights Bishop Foley | 2022 State MI is a multi sport star with college ready athleticism. She plays softball at a very high level and can be found on the diamond in the spring and summer. Moore has skills and traits that will benefit her in any sport at the collegiate level. The first is toughness. She’s willing to sacrifice her body to make a big play and gain momentum for her team. Moore is also the definition of a team player. Stats are nice, but she will do all the things that don’t show up in a scorebook if it gets a W.
Moore is driven by her goals. She may have options in multiple sports, but she knows that she wants to be a college athlete. Moore plans on attending college and working towards a nursing degree. She has the path laid out to a big future in both school and in multiple sports.
“My parents are my greatest motivation to be the best I can be both on the court and with my academic success.” – Melanie Moore Melanie Moore C Madison Heights Bishop Foley | 2022 State MI