5 Junior Athletes
We always hear about ’athletes’. We want to watch athletic players do things that the average person or player just can’t do. They have skills and talents that can’t be replicated. Coaches at all levels obviously want to have the…
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Continue ReadingWe always hear about ’athletes’. We want to watch athletic players do things that the average person or player just can’t do. They have skills and talents that can’t be replicated. Coaches at all levels obviously want to have the advantage of having superior athletes on their roster.
There are some terrific athletes in Michigan’s class of 2022. We will take a look at 5 of the best pure athletes in the junior class this season.
Rakiyah Beal Rakiyah Beal 5'11" | SF Hamtramck | 2022 State #69 Nation MI (SF, Detroit Edison)
Just watch her play and you’ll feel the same way. She’s just physically able to do more than most. Beal has speed in transition, body control under the rim, and the ability to play vertically. She’s simply one of the best athletes in the state.
Brooke Daniels Brooke Daniels PG Macomb L'Anse Creuse | 2022 State MI (PG, Macomb L’Anse Creuse)
Daniels is a high level point guard prospect that’s simply more physically gifted than most. The great thing about her, is that she’s proof that athleticism can be learned and improved. Daniels is a grinder that constantly works to improve her physical gifts.
Alaina Diaz Alaina Diaz 5'7" | CG Hudsonville | 2022 State MI (CG, Hudsonville)
Speed and endurance are large contributors to athleticism, and Diaz is ahead of the pack in both areas. She streams down the court in transition which opens opportunities for herself and her teammates. Diaz is so quick getting back on D that getting easy transition buckets is nearly impossible.
Dharyauna Pierce Dharyauna Pierce SG Jackson | 2022 State MI (SG, Jackson)
Pierce is one of the most underrated athletes in the junior class. Her quickness and first step speed are elite. It allows her to blow by a defender and make things happen on the offensive end. Pierce’s athleticism helps maker her a very explosive offensive player.
Lauren Sollom Lauren Sollom PF Hartland | 2022 State MI (F, Hartland)
Sollom recently won the class of 2022 Grassroots Player of the Year, and her athleticism was a big contributor to her success. Quite simply, she has the physical gifts to be able to make an influence on all parts of the floor. Sollom’s versatility through her athleticism helps her to be a high level prospect in Michigan.