Freshman Stock Risers

Michigan is an underrated hotbed of girls basketball talent. And it's been that way for some years now. Judging by the early returns from the class of 2028, that trend is continuing. We are going to look at some of the freshman stock risers so far in the 2024-2025 high school basketball season.

Layla Blumberg (2028, PG, Dexter)

SEC coaches will have nightmares for years coaching against back-to-back Blumberg's. Layla is a high IQ freshman lead guard that's shown already that she has a bright future in the game of basketball. Her patience and low number of mental mistakes is staggering for a young guard. Blumberg is a true threat to score from multiple levels. She can fill it up from behind the arc, but is also a threat to make plays for herself and her teammates off the bounce.

Audrina Bucklin (2028, G/F, Coldwater)

Next level coaches, I highly advise that you remember this name. She's a high level coach's daughter and it shows in her game. Bucklin plays a between the ears game that's beyond her years. She's patient offensively, knowing that she can attack with her jumper or with her athleticism in finding and taking lanes to the rim. Bucklin is a definite 2 way player that has an influence on both ends of the floor. It's exciting to think about where her game could go over the next few years.

Bella Flavin (2028, PF, Clarkston)

Flavin is one of the most high influence forwards in the class of 2028. She's been a consistent contributor in her freshman season at Clarkston. She's strong and athletic and is willing to put in the work early to establish and keep position on the block or under the rim. Flavin is an aggressive rebounder that won't wait for it to come to her and instead chase it down. 

Maddy McChester (2028, SG, Detroit Renaissance)

McChester has made a mark early in her high school basketball career. She's been an immediate impact player for Renaissance. McChester has been knocking down triples at a nice rate this season and really has the look of one of the more dangerous shooters in the freshman class. She's a physically strong player, especially for a 2028 and uses that strength well when attacking the rim. 

Maci Zeiter (2028, SF, Troy)

I know that I came away from grassroots season so impressed with Zeiter's play. I think that some scouts forgot that Zeiter was playing up. She's continued to showcase her game this winter. Zeiter has been solid on the glass. She doesn't just rebound, but tears the ball in with strong hands. Zeiter is versatile enough to snag a board and advance the ball with the dribble. Zeiter's passing has been more than solid this season. She's swung the ball quickly on the perimeter and has shown the ability to feed the post over the top as well as with a bounce pass.

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