Here in Michigan, we all saw it coming. Gabby Elliott has proven to be an elite freshman with the physical and mental fortitude of way more than a freshman. In the beginning of her first season at Clemson, the star guard from DEPSA is averaging 13.2 points per game, 6.1 rebounds per game, and 1.7 assists per game.
Who will follow in the footsteps of the player that will someday be a legend in the state of Michigan? Are there any players that remind us of her? Are there players that share the same traits that lead to success?
Let’s look at some Michigan players that I think could be the next Gabby Elliott.
Jillian Brown
JillianBrown5'10" | CGEast Grand Rapids | 2021State#55NationMI (2021, CG, East Grand Rapids)
Mental toughness and a high basketball IQ were always staples of Elliott’s game. Brown’s game is built in the same fashion. She’s a student of the game and uses that to her advantage.
Morasha WigginsMorashaWiggins6'0" | SFKalamazoo Central | 2021State#42NationMI (2021, SF, Kalamazoo Central)
Gabby Elliott was ready to contribute in college from day 1. I believe that Wiggins is built in
Here in Michigan, we all saw it coming. Gabby Elliott has proven to be an elite freshman with the physical and mental fortitude of way more than a freshman. In the beginning of her first season at Clemson, the star guard from DEPSA is averaging 13.2 points per game, 6.1 rebounds per game, and 1.7 assists per game.
Who will follow in the footsteps of the player that will someday be a legend in the state of Michigan? Are there any players that remind us of her? Are there players that share the same traits that lead to success?
Let’s look at some Michigan players that I think could be the next Gabby Elliott.
Jillian BrownJillianBrown5'10" | CGEast Grand Rapids | 2021State#55NationMI (2021, CG, East Grand Rapids)
Mental toughness and a high basketball IQ were always staples of Elliott’s game. Brown’s game is built in the same fashion. She’s a student of the game and uses that to her advantage.
Morasha WigginsMorashaWiggins6'0" | SFKalamazoo Central | 2021State#42NationMI (2021, SF, Kalamazoo Central)
Gabby Elliott was ready to contribute in college from day 1. I believe that Wiggins is built in that same mold. Her defense, in my opinion, is just too good to keep her off the floor.
Mya PetticordMyaPetticord5'9" | PGArbor Prep | 2022State#33NationMI (2022, PG, Arbor Prep)
Elliott walked into high school as a star, and never backed down or turned away from it. Petticord’s situation is similar. Everyone knew and had their eye on Petticord from the beginning. Petticord has done more than live up to those expectations, she’s thrived under them.
Ruby WhitehornRubyWhitehorn6'0" | PGDetroit Edison | 2022State#20NationMI (2022, PG, Detroit Edison)
Gabby Elliott is yet another superstar from DEPSA. Before her was
Rickea JacksonRickeaJackson6'2" | SFDetroit Edison | 2019StateMI, then Elliott. This year,
Damiya HagemannDamiyaHagemann5'8" | PGDetroit Edison | 2021State#35NationMI and company. After that?
Ruby WhitehornRubyWhitehorn6'0" | PGDetroit Edison | 2022State#20NationMI. In addition, Whitehorn can handle and finish in transition, much like Elliott.
Macy FeganMacyFegan6'0" | SGStandish-Sterling | 2023StateMI (2023, SG, Standish-Sterling)
Elliott knows where to be and when to be there in order to maximize her scoring opportunities. Fegan approaches her offensive game similarly. Fegan finds her spots and delivers with efficiency.
Maddie PetroeljeMaddiePetroelje6'1" | SFHudsonville | 2023StateMI (2023, G/F, Hudsonville)
Gabby Elliott was, and still is, so good at finding and exploiting mistmatches. This is how Petroelje butters her bread so to speak. Shut her down in 1 place? Then she’ll burn you in another.
JillianBrown5'10" | CGEast Grand Rapids | 2021State#55NationMI (2021, CG, East Grand Rapids)
MorashaWiggins6'0" | SFKalamazoo Central | 2021State#42NationMI (2021, SF, Kalamazoo Central)
