Miss Basketball – My Version
There’s been some chatter about the Miss Basketball award this year. Whether it’s the voting process, the number of finalists, or something different, it has all been up for debate. Well, I’m going to show you what would happen if…
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Continue ReadingThere’s been some chatter about the Miss Basketball award this year. Whether it’s the voting process, the number of finalists, or something different, it has all been up for debate. Well, I’m going to show you what would happen if I was in charge.
FINALISTS
First of all, I’ll invite all the finalists I want. Why? Because these girls deserve it and because I can. Let’s start with these 15. If I’m missing someone, I’d add them too. No limit on the number of young athletes that are recognized for greatness. If they deserve it, they’re there.
Jasmine Clerkley Jasmine Clerkley 5'11" | PF Okemos | 2020 State MI (PF, Okemos)
After 4 years of dominating the paint, Clerkley belongs.
Carlee Crabtree Carlee Crabtree 5'11" | SF Coldwater | 2020 State MI (SF, Coldwater)
Crabtree is an elite wing in Michigan. She should be recognized as such.
Gabrielle Elliott Gabrielle Elliott 5'11" | SF Detroit Edison | 2020 State MI (SF, Detroit Edison)
Elliott is a premier talent nationally, so she’s a definite finalist.
Sophie Dziekan Sophie Dziekan 6'2" | C Brighton | 2020 State MI (C, Brighton)
Dziekan has had a tremendous senior campaign, proving to be the best of the best among centers.
Cameron Grant Cameron Grant 6'0" | PF Macomb Dakota | 2020 State MI (PF, Macomb Dakota)
Grant is a top notch workhorse and leader that needs to be a finalist.
Mckenzie Lewis Mckenzie Lewis 5'10" | PG Williamston | 2020 State MI (PG, Williamston)
Lewis is a skilled floor general that is worthy of being named a finalist.
Cheyenne McEvans Cheyenne McEvans 5'10" | CG Southfield A&T | 2020 State MI (CG, Southfield A&T)
McEvans is one of the most skilled athletes in Michigan and filled the stat sheet up all season.
Aaliyah McQueen Aaliyah McQueen 5'9" | PF Flint Carman-Ainsworth | 2020 State MI (SF, Flint Carman-Ainsworth)
McQueen is an elite prospect that needs to have a seat at the table.
Hadley Miller Hadley Miller 5'10" | SF Three Rivers | 2020 State MI (SF, Three Rivers)
Miller has given and sacrificed to play at an elite level for 4 years. The game should be giving back to her.
Aaliyah Nye Aaliyah Nye 5'11" | SF East Lansing | 2020 State MI (SF, East Lansing)
Nye is an obvious choice. She’s a star that puts up star numbers.
Lauren Ross Lauren Ross 5'10" | PG Muskegon Reeths-Puffer | 2020 State MI (PG, Muskegon Reeths-Puffer)
Ross had a Miss basketball type of season. She should have a place among the best.
Gabi Saxman Gabi Saxman 5'7" | PG Schoolcraft | 2020 State MI (PG, Schoolcraft)
Saxman is a true floor leader that flies a bit under the radar. The radar should find her as a finalist.
Whitney Sollom Whitney Sollom 6'4" | PF Hartland | 2020 State MI (PF, Hartland)
Sollom is a premier next level talent and a walking double-double. She’s one of the greats.
Hannah Spitzley Hannah Spitzley 6'0" | SF Pewamo-Westphalia | 2020 State MI (SF, Pewamo-Westphalia)
Spitzley is a winner and makes her teammates better. Athletes should be rewarded for being high level players and winners.
Madison Voelker Madison Voelker 5'10" | SF Goodrich | 2020 State MI (SF, Goodrich)
Voelker puts up numbers and is a top notch scorer. She should be considered among the best.
Honorable Mentions
I get it, we need to keep the award in a special light and some may think that too many finalists waters it down. Add another step at the ceremony. Of all the finalists attending name 2 Honorable Mentions. Here’s mine:
Aaliyah Nye Aaliyah Nye 5'11" | SF East Lansing | 2020 State MI
Whitney Sollom Whitney Sollom 6'4" | PF Hartland | 2020 State MI
The Winner
My Miss Basketball this season:
Gabrielle Elliott Gabrielle Elliott 5'11" | SF Detroit Edison | 2020 State MI
First of all, there is so much great senior talent this year and it was very touch to choose. I used a really simple equation for this: Elite national talent + Excellent stats + Wins + State championships = Miss Basketball. Gabrielle Elliott Gabrielle Elliott 5'11" | SF Detroit Edison | 2020 State MI is a special player and an athlete that Michigan can take great pride in.