PGH Circuit Stockriser – Rachel Williams
There were players nationwide on the Prep Girls Hoops Circuit that made a name for themselves this spring. The competition was fierce and the play was at a very high level. Here in Michigan, there were players that greatly increased…
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Continue ReadingThere were players nationwide on the Prep Girls Hoops Circuit that made a name for themselves this spring. The competition was fierce and the play was at a very high level. Here in Michigan, there were players that greatly increased their stock as basketball prospects. We will take a closer look at Rachel Williams Rachel Williams 5'8" | PF Canton | 2023 State MI , who saw her stock soar as the PGH Circuit carried on.
Williams is in the class of 2023 and attends Canton High School. She plays grassroots basketball for Hype Athletics 2023 Red. Hype Athletics has a long and proud tradition of producing quality girls basketball players, and not to mention great young adults. Williams seemed to be a perfect fit with Hype Athletics.
Rachel Williams Rachel Williams 5'8" | PF Canton | 2023 State MI is a 5-9 power forward. She’s not the tallest player at the 4, but she leaves no doubt that she’s a true post player. Williams plays much taller than her height and shows tremendous upside as a prospect. Through her consistent performances on the PGH Circuit, she has risen among the best power forward’s in her grade in the state.
It all starts on the defensive end for Williams. She’s a very high energy defender that doesn’t wait and respond to her opponent. Instead, she goes after her matchup and fights to take control. Williams is sneaky athletic and moves really well in the lane. She has a nose for the ball and can anticipate a shot. A player better not bring the ball to their hips in the paint because Williams will go after it and tie it up in no time. She has shown the ability to front her opponent in the lane as well as play strong defense behind them.
The PGH Circuit has given Rachel Williams Rachel Williams 5'8" | PF Canton | 2023 State MI a chance to show her skills against top 50-100 talent in the country, and she did more than stand her ground. She absolutely battled no matter who she stood across from. Williams was never intimidated and never backed down. Her grit and hustle rubbed off on her teammates as well, and helped give her squad the typical tough team feel that Hype Athletics is known for.
The rest of this summer will bring more opportunities for Williams to put her game on display. She’s a must watch prospect. She’s the type of talent that I don’t feel like I can put a cap on her potential. Sky is the limit for this gutsy and talented player.