Michigan high school girls basketball: Meet the top wings

See who the top wings are in the 2023-2024 season in Michigan high school girls basketball

Author:
Shane Hoffmann
Updated:
Jan 23, 2024 4:34 PM EST
Original:
Jan 19, 2024

Michigan high school girls basketball is full of talent in the 2023-2024 season. We're over a month into the season, and SBLive is highlighting the top players by position this season.

Earlier in the week, we took a look at the top guards in the state, and now we're looking at the top wings in Michigan.

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The following athletes will be included in our "Who is the top wing in Michigan high school girls basketball?" poll to be posted on Friday. Our lists and polls are intended to be fun and in no way discredits any other player who may not be mentioned.

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Anna Wypych, junior, Rockford

Wypych is a “prolific” player at Rockford, the defending Division I state champs, said coach Brad Wilson.

“She can score in every facet of the game,” Wilson said of the Division I recruit. “Pure scorer. She is also the team's best defender, leading the rams in steals and deflections.”

Last season, she was named all-state second team, first-team all-conference, team MVP and averaged 15 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals per game.

Hannah Borsenik, senior, Hemlock

A first-team all-conference selection a season ago, Borsenik, a 6-foot forward, was a starter for a Division 3 state championship team last season.

“(She) did a lot of the dirty work on both ends of the court,” said coach Scott Neumeyer, “but she will be called on to take on a larger offensive role this season.”

Borsenik, who averaged 6.6 points and 5.6 rebounds per game last season, is receiving interest from some small colleges.

Addi Hovey, junior, Hart

Hovey, who can play either forward spot, dropped 17.9 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.5 steals per game as a sophomore.

The 5-foot-10 forward helped Hart to its first regional championship game in over 20 years.

Faith Zoldos, sophomore, Rochester Adams

Zoldos, who plays all five positions for coach Joe Malburg, averaged eight points, five rebounds, three steals, two assists and two blocks as a freshman.

A 5-foot-10 wing with a 6-foot-2 wingspan, Zoldos is a “rising star” in the eyes of Malburg. An all-league selection as a freshman, she leads the team in scoring and blocks.

Malburg called her a “playmaker” on defense, adding that her chase down blocks have gone “mini-viral” in their basketball community.

Elisha Dykstra, junior, West Catholic

Dykstra, who plays both small and power forward, as well as soccer and volleyball for West Catholic, was named to the Division II all-state second team a year ago.

The forward has proven herself a particular threat from downtown.

Halle Steele, senior, Allendale

Steele was the team MVP as Allendale’s leading scorer last year during a district champion season. She led the team with 35 three-pointers and was named an all-conference honorable mention.

“Halle brings size, speed, and length to our team,” coach Joel Brose said. (She has) great touch on the basketball and is extremely athletic.”

Aizlyn Albanese, junior, Farmington Hills Mercy

Albanese was one of Mercy’s top players a year ago, helping lead the program to a 22-4 record. For her efforts, she was rewarded with appearances on an all-state team.

Libby McCarthy, senior, Manistee

A 5-foot-9 forward, McCarthy is a three-time first-team all-conference member and a two-time all-state honorable mention.

McCarthy has been her team’s leading scorer for three seasons and leading rebounder for two of them.

"Libby has completely grown as a ballplayer through the years,” said coach Ken Kott. “As a freshman, she scored as needed. As a sophomore she scored and rebounded. Last year, as a junior, she constantly got other people involved making them all better. Now, in her senior year, she is putting it all together for us. She has been our guts and glue for four years."

Elena DiMaria, senior, Plymouth

An all-area player a season ago, DiMaria has “only improved,” said coach Ryan Ballard, adding that she’s refined her offensive game and is now equipped with an outside shot.

“Her footwork is elite,” said Ballard. “She is so crafty and can score in so many different ways. She has an opportunity to have a memorable senior season.”

DiMaria, who Ballard called “one of the best-kept secrets in the state,” due to not playing AAU ball, was offered recently by Macomb.

Grace McKinney, junior, Catholic Central

McKinney, a 6-foot forward, averaged seven points and 6.2 rebounds per game last season, landing on the all-conference honorable mention list.

"Grace is the complete player,” coach Brad VanTimmeren said. “She is able to score at all three levels and is one of our top defenders. I expect her to have a big junior year."

Piper Risdon, senior, Lowell

Rison, a Vermot commit, is a three-time first team all-conference and all-area member as well as an all-state honorable mention.

As a junior, the forward finished fourth in the state, shooting 48% from deep. This season, she will eclipse 1000 points and become the school's all-time leading rebounder.

“One of the most versatile defenders in the state,” said coach Heath Kent. “She can guard one-through-five with her length and athletic ability. She's a walking double-double.”

Addie Seeman, junior, Freeman

Seeman is a consistent double-double threat and averaged 11 points and 10 rebounds per game last season.

The junior was an honorable mention all-conference player last season, despite missing half of the year with an injury.

Mariah Cross, sophomore, Wayne Memorial

Cross began the season averaging 25 points. She entered the year with a Division I offer, and should continue to add offers to the pile as the year progresses.

Mya Porter, sophomore, Coldwater

Porter, a 5-foot-10 forward, was a first-team all-conference player as a freshman.

“Mya, with her length and athleticism, has the ability to become a great basketball player,” said coach Ken Smoker. “She showed the ability to score from the perimeter and provided us with a great low-post presence while really being able to handle the ball for a girl of her height.”

Smoker added that she’s become a “disruptive” defender, with a knack for jumping passing lanes.

Madison Morson, senior, Salem

Morson has led Salem high school in scoring and rebounding the last three years. She averaged 23 points and 8 rebounds last year and surpassed the 1,000-point mark in the second game this season.

“Maddie has been a great leader for our team this year,” coach Rod Wells said. “The team really respects her unselfishness… She is the most athletic girl in the state and will most likely be Ms. Basketball candidate.”

Chanel Burkes, junior, Canton Prep

Burkes was elected captain this season and “brings leadership to the court,” said coach Heather Gay.

The junior wing is averaging 16 points per game and most notably has been one of the team’s top perimeter scorers thus far.

Sydnei Wiley, senior, Canton Prep

Another team captain, Wiley is a “versatile” player who can play both guard and wing. Coach Gay called her a “glue player.

Wiley, who was awarded the team’s best defensive player a season ago, is averaging five steals per game.

Isis Johnson Musah, junior, Detroit Edison

Johnson Musah could be categorized as a guard, but her athleticism and length makes her potent as a wing. But no matter where she is positioned, Johnson Musah is often the best player on the court. She recently picked up an offer from Kentucky and Pitt, among others.

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