Legacy Talents To See At Michigan Freshman Showcase
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The Michigan Freshman Showcase is set to take place on Saturday, July 22. It’s a great opportunity for incoming freshmen to compete against their peers and help boost their college stock before beginning their prep careers. Registration for the Michigan…
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Continue ReadingThe Michigan Freshman Showcase is set to take place on Saturday, July 22.
It’s a great opportunity for incoming freshmen to compete against their peers and help boost their college stock before beginning their prep careers.
Registration for the Michigan Freshman Showcase is still open. Just click on the link to sign up before this upcoming Saturday.
Included in the field that has signed up are a handful of prospects from the Legacy program.
Coming off a great club season with a top-5 finished in the AAU National Championships and a top-10 spot in the USAV National Championships, Legacy has a great crop of 2027 prospects.
Here’s a look at those that have signed up.
Samantha Monroe Samantha Monroe 6'0" | MB Bloomfield Hills Marian | 2027 MI , MB Marian/14-1 ADIDAS
Monroe has a lot of promising tools to build her game with. As a middle, she moves around the court well and can finish from anywhere along the net. She’s got a very smooth swing that can continue to get better as she gets more opportunities. Monroe contributed defensively and from the service line as well, showing she’s not just blocking and attacks.
Cynthia Ockerman Cynthia Ockerman 6'3" | MB Brighton | 2027 State MI , MB Brighton/14-1 ADIDAS
A 6’2” 2027 prospect, Ockerman has a high ceiling as well. She’s got a nice mix of power and offspeed at the net, while being able to locate the ball well to finish off points. Ockerman can attack from anywhere on the net and uses good footwork to make her shots from the outside look easy. She’s also got active eyes and does well in scrambles at the net.
Marlie Smith Marlie Smith 5'10" | S Clarkston | 2027 State MI , S Clarkston/14-1 ADIDAS
Smith has all that you look for in a setting prospect. She’s got confidence, she’s got command, and she’s got the instincts. Smith’s athleticism makes her an offensive threat at any time during a match, but she’s also got the outside hitter skills to play multiple spots. Her knowledge of the game allows her to put a great touch and location on her sets to hitters, but her quick reaction time leads her dumps to almost always scoring.
Sophia Smith Sophia Smith 6'2" | RS Marian | 2027 State MI , RS Marian/14-1 ADIDAS
You’ll have a hard time finding any prospect that plays with more intensity than Sophia Smith Sophia Smith 6'2" | RS Marian | 2027 State MI . She brings the heat and then she nearly runs over teammates after finishing points with a highlight-reel kill. It can be dangerous for her teammates, because she finishes points often. Smith has a lot of hang time and plays well above the net. As a 6-foot hitter, her explosiveness off the floor, combined with her arm speed make her a dynamic threat.
Josie Seets Josie Seets 6'0" | RS Clarkston | 2027 MI , RS Clarkston/14-2 ADIDAS
Seets has been able to be a finisher in the middle and the outside. She’s got a nice lift off the floor, and combines that with real quick swing mechanics that make it tough to locate the ball. Seets is a player that seems to learn from her mistakes quickly and takes well to her coaching. It brought out a more consistent finisher as the season went along. Seets also does a nice job of being active with her blocking and timing up her jumps well.