2022 & 2023 Recruiting Update: Michigan prospects gaining steam
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June 15 was a big day in the recruiting circuit for 2023 prospects. That marked the first day that they were able to communicate with college coaches, which was a big day around Michigan with such a strong 2023 class.…
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Continue ReadingJune 15 was a big day in the recruiting circuit for 2023 prospects.
That marked the first day that they were able to communicate with college coaches, which was a big day around Michigan with such a strong 2023 class.
There’s also been some steam picked up with 2022 prospects in recent weeks on the recruiting trail.
Recent 2022 Commitments
Legacy 2022 outside hitter Audrey Brown Audrey Brown 6'0" | OH Seaholm | 2022 State MI recently committed to Fordham University recently. The 6’1” outside from Seaholm is able to play on either side of the net and has top-level athleticism. Fordham hasn’t been a regular landing spot for Michigan recruits, but Brown has a chance to open up the pipeline.
Michigan Elite 2022 middle Anika Prisby Anika Prisby 6'4" | MB Armada | 2022 State MI recently committed to play for Oakland University. The 6’4” Armada standout has a lot of intangibles to be a college star. Oakland has obviously committed the state strongly with six Michigan natives on their 2020 roster.
Fellow Michigan Elite 2022 prospect, outside Morgan Lockhart Morgan Lockhart 6'2" | OH Country Day | 2022 State MI , has committed to Ferris State University. Lockhart is part of a deep Country Day attack, and the 6’2” outside can do anything on the floor. She will join a Bulldog program that has heavily relied on in-state talent.
Other 2022 Recruiting News
Michigan Elite RS Kimani Johnson Kimani Johnson 6'3" | RS Cass Tech | 2022 State #137 Nation MI has been garnering some more interest through the club season. As a 6’3” hitter, she brings a lot of great attributes to a team.
Top defender in 2022, Josie Bloom Josie Bloom 5'6" | DS/L Notre Dame Prep | 2022 State #150 Nation MI , is starting to draw a lot of interest from Power 5 programs and mid-major schools. Bloom definitely has the athleticism to be an impact player, and has been well-coached throughout her prep and club careers.
For Legacy, the names that have been picking up for recruiting interest as of late are middle Elizabeth Adams Elizabeth Adams 6'2" | MB Clarkston | 2022 State MI , DS Jacoby Flynn Jacoby Flynn 5'9" | S Rochester Adams | 2022 State MI , DS and RS Bianca Giglio Bianca Giglio 5'10" | RS Notre Dame Prep | 2022 State MI , and setters Karlee Stoll Karlee Stoll 5'7" | S Anchor Bay | 2022 State MI and Lauren Lee Lauren Lee 5'9" | S Skyline | 2022 State MI .
2023 Recruiting News
Legacy has a number of prospects drawing attention, as they have the top 5 prospects in the class and eight of the top nine.
Outside hitter Harper Murray Harper Murray 6'2" | OH Skyline | 2023 State #2 Nation MI is likely going to have her pick of the litter at the next level. She continues to receive a lot of attention from the elite programs in the country and is only going to garner more interest as she continues to improve. Murray is among the top prospects in the Class of 2023 nationally.
Nearly all of the 16-1 ADIDAS roster has been able to draw a lot of eyeballs with their ability to contend for a national title. Nina Horning Nina Horning 6'5" | OH Lake Orion | 2023 State #50 Nation MI and Rebecca Apsey Rebecca Apsey 6'1" | RS Groves | 2023 MI are great outside prospects, while middles Abigail Reck Abigail Reck 6'2" | MB Northville | 2023 State #74 Nation MI and Laurece Abraham Laurece Abraham 6'1" | MB Country Day | 2023 State #111 Nation MI are impact talents as well. Setter Erin Kline Erin Kline 6'2" | S Mercy | 2023 State #123 Nation MI is another top prospect with her 6’1” frame and elite-level athleticism for the position. She’s definitely on the fast track to the next level.
Legacy has a lot of great defensive prospects as well in Kaitlyn Hoffman Kaitlyn Hoffman 5'8" | DS/L Novi | 2023 State #81 Nation MI , Paige Elliott Paige Elliott 5'6" | S Country Day | 2023 State MI , Allison Berent Allison Berent 5'7" | DS/L Notre Dame Prep | 2023 State #187 Nation MI and Sarah Vellucci Sarah Vellucci 6'0" | OH Novi | 2023 State #97 Nation MI . Vellucci is also able to play outside, but all are outstanding passers with high court IQ’s.
For Michigan Elite, another top setter in the class, Ava Sarafa Ava Sarafa 6'0" | S Marian | 2023 State #14 Nation MI , has been able to open some eyes with strong performances at Summerfest and the JVA World Challenge in front of a lot of college eyes. Outside Paige Giehtbrock Paige Giehtbrock 6'0" | OH Clarkston | 2023 State MI and middle Olivia Gardner Olivia Gardner 6'2" | MB Dakota | 2023 State MI also made a splash at recent events to draw more interest.