Deals, Deals And More Deals - 2026

It's the day after Thanksgiving and a day known for shopping deals. Well, there are some juniors that will be big time deals for programs at the next level. 

Mariah Sain (2026, CG, Muskegon)

Sain is one of the smoothest athletes and players that you'll find in Michigan. She has a lot of offers and will be a big time steal at the next level. Sain glides into a change of direction in a way that just can't be taught. She attack off the bounce, keeping her head up and reading the defense. Sain is so intelligent about whether to make a play by finishing, pulling up or dishing it off to a teammate.

Alesia Ode (2026, SF, Heritage)

I'm pretty sure that Ode has made believers out of all of us. To any that weren't aware of how good she is, they know now. She has a terrific combination of length and freedom of movement. Ode can attack from the top as well as the baseline, and go with her right or left from either spot. She's going to be a matchup nightmare through high school and has a game that translates to the next level.

Sadie Dykstra (2026, G/F, Yale)

Dykstra has to go on this list. She has shown a continuous high trajectory of improvement in her game. This has me convinced that the player she is when she hits the next level, will NOT be the end product. Coaches can be certain that Dykstra will continue her development as a player. She used to be a shooter. Now Dykstra can handle, pass and be relied on as a playmaker off the wing.

Jaylen Lambka (2026, G/F, Columbia Central)

There has been a history of some really talented basketball players coming out of Columbia Central. Lambka fits that bill. Lambka is an underrated overall athlete with length that she uses effectively on both ends of the floor. Lambka does a nice job stalking the passing lanes and reading the passer to pick up steals and deflections. It will be fun to watch her lead a young, but talented, Columbia Central team.

Victoria Hauffe (2026, CG, Hemlock)

Hauffe is a name that we should all hear more often when it comes to prep basketball in Michigan. Trust me when I say that she's an elite shooter. This is especially true off the catch and shoot where displays tremendous balance and a smooth rotation between catch and release. Hauffe can heat up from behind the arc and is a gamechanger when she does. Oh yeah, generally shooting translates too.

Diamond Prince (2026, CG, Troy)

Prince is coming off a huge grassroots season and I think that aspects of her game would look really nice at the next level. You generally have to be able to create in college and that's what this young lady can do. Prince is a spark on the offensive end of the floor. Prince can push the ball in front to push the pace and she can pull it up and use a dribble combo to wrong foot her defender and attack off the bounce.