’26 Michigan Commitment Catch-Up: What’s Next? (Pt. 6)

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These announcements have made it nothing short of an exciting time to see where some of the state's most promising prospects have decided to go to next.   Next up, we are already to part 6 in thie 2026 line of commitment catch up, we have another bunch of under the radar dandies off programs from the JUCO level up the mid majors of Division 1 and NAIA! Take a look for yourself where these next five are going.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='443000' first='Samantha' last='Monroe'] to Michigan Tech</h2>   6'0 MB - Marian/L2   This player has had herself quite the career thus far. From a national championship in her freshman year of club to a final four run with Marian that next fall, [player_tooltip player_id='443000' first='Samantha' last='Monroe'] has been a part of a lot of success throughout her young career. This is an attribute that surely catches the eyes of lots of programs. For Michigan Tech, this is exactly the kind of player that need to get back to the top of the GLIAC. At 6'0, Monroe plays a very cerebral game in the middle. She gets the block well and can create a lot of slow downs. Her offense has also vastly improved within this club season which is a huge get for the Huskies.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bri Warners to Aquinas</h2>   5'10 S - West Michigan Catholic/Impact   There's something about Aquinas snagging those underground gems within the state of Michigan and this is yet another one of those players. Bri Warners is a setter that in the right settings could very much be atop the list for a lot of nice programs. For Aquinas, she is a potential game changer. Particularly at a position that is so crucial for team success, Warners is the kind of athlete that the Saints can take to a deep national championship run with.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Kylie Traver to St. Clair CC</h2>   5'3 DS/L - Roscommon/Mid-Mich Aces   I usually don't include the JUCO bound kids in these list, not for lack of importance, but for the difficulty to keep track of them all. When I can, I love to give the love. For Kylie Traver, this route is the perfect one to take for a player with uber potential. This is the kind of athlete that is the perfect fit for the JUCO to big time ball pipeline. Traver comes from a section of the state that isn't too privy to big time club ball, so its difficult to get eyes on you. However, I have a feeling that Traver will only flourish and grow further at such a strong program as St. Clair CC.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='512138' first='Sienna' last='Dennis'] to Lawrence Tech</h2>   5'10 MB/OPP - Port Huron/Crank It   Aquinas has been racking up the instate dandies lately, but here comes Lawrence Tech snagging up a real gem as well. [player_tooltip player_id='512138' first='Sienna' last='Dennis'] is a player that looks poised to have an exciting collegiate career for the Blue Devils. Dennis is a fast twitched athlete that is quick off of the ground and fast onto the ball. Her explosiveness is a feat that has me feeling that this is one of those 'steal' type commitments. She's been prepped and trained in the middle but offers a lot of potential to have success on the pins as well.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='523848' first='Nicole' last='McDowell'] to Rider</h2>   6'0 MB - Notre Dame Prep/Legacy   I have been wondering where this one could be off to next, talk about a steal for the Rider program. [player_tooltip player_id='523848' first='Nicole' last='McDowell'] is another one of those prospects in the middle. She's quick natured in every part of her game, from her block moves to the transition and getting onto the ball. She has truly come into her own throughout the last 12 months or so as a complete player. Her offensive range offers a lot of potential anywhere on the court including on the pins but her middle game is still something I can see her continuing to grow in at Rider.   <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lshotvb/video/7633540926983507231?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7621309005139035661">WHO HAD THE BEST LINE SHOT?! 🏐 </a>

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