Motor City Madness Showcase Preview: 2024 Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2023 Motor City Madness event is set to take place this weekend, which means the Motor City Madness Showcase is set for Friday, April 21.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Located at [program_tooltip program_id='431551' first='Michigan' last='Elite Volleyball Academy'], this event is open to all 2023-26 girl prospects and will be an opportunity to be seen by hundreds of college coaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://events.prepdig.com/info?website_id=3&event_id=764">Registration for the event</a> is still available. The showcase takes place from 6-8 p.m.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Included in this year's attendees include some 2024 prospects looking to secure a college home in the coming year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a look at some of the 2024 prospects that have registered as of Tuesday morning.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='261198' first='Monique' last='Diehl'], MB Grass Lake/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":264850,"width":211,"height":158,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/12/111-Monique-Diehl.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-264850" width="211" height="158" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='261198' first='Monique' last='Diehl']</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Diehl is an imposing 6-foot middle that has a high ceiling to work toward. She has a good connection with her setters, but also has shown the ability to adjust quickly with her swing. Diehl is able to place the ball at a variety of locations at the net and has a really quick delivery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='261146' first='Emma' last='Dunn'], DS/L Chippewa Valley/Crank It</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dunn has shown a lot of growth in the last year, being a defensive stalwart for Chippewa Valley during the prep season. She is very composed in the back row and has been consistent with her serve receive and passing. Dunn isn't easily rattled and is able to get squared up to the ball in most instances.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Kayla Mulder, OH Whitehall</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mulder was able to play either pin for Whitehall this past prep season and she showed a strong finishing ability at both locations. Mulder has good athleticism and is able to cover a lot of ground to make her swings. She can dial up the fastball and also work offspeed swings for points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='219684' first='Kora' last='Nicolanti'], OH Bloomfield Hills/Unified</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":264873,"width":215,"height":153,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/12/138-Kora-Nicolanti.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-264873" width="215" height="153" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='219684' first='Kora' last='Nicolanti']</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nicolanti was a standout from our most recent showcase and we are excited to see her growth in recent months. She displays a well-rounded game and is able to improvise quickly to a play. Nicolanti shows a passion for the game and wants to make the most out of each opportunity. She can find a way to succeed in any situation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='172204' first='Caitlin' last='O'Neill'], S Skyline/L2</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>O'Neill was another notable performer during the December showcase. She was locked in throughout the showcase and put forth impressive and consistent sets. Her form and focus was on point. As a setter at Skyline, O'Neill got to work with one of the state's greatest hitters in history. That should have helped elevate her game going forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='190087' first='Joy' last='Pryor'], DS/L Mt. Pleasant/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pryor is a solid all-around athlete that has put in the time and effort to become a standout defender. Though she may wear the libero jersey, she's not been afraid to take back row swings when needed. Her athleticism allows her to move around the back row smoothly and get into good technical position to make an accurate pass on her digs and in her serve receive. There's a lot of promising aspects of her game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->