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Scouting Minnesota & South Dakota for Prep Girls Hoops. Still searching for the next Paige Bueckers.

[Grant McGinnis @GMacHoops]

There were plenty of emerging prospects we liked at the Hardwood Challenge last weekend including @HeisBasketball standouts Jenny Bevers, Shelby Begeman & Piper Langager; @adie_mcvey of @sanfordhoops_sf + Avery Schmuck & the Ward sisters of @Hoopcity_sd https://t.co/CRo8hNMblG

[Grant McGinnis @GMacHoops]

Plenty of honors for @maddyngreenway but this award is unique. She’s one of one on and off the court. Congrats Maddyn!

[MaxPreps @MaxPreps]

Maddyn Greenway (@maddyngreenway) has been named the 2025-26 MaxPreps Female National Athlete of the Year.

The Providence Academy standout won 13 state championships across three sports and finished as Minnesota's all-time leading scorer in basketball and soccer.

Full story ⬇️
https://t.co/aRDCI3f9Kn

[Grant McGinnis @GMacHoops]

@coach_robie @NevaehGrosse @Suvankri Another @VerveBasketball success story! Anything is possible if you want it enough & are willing to grind.

[Grant McGinnis @GMacHoops]

@UNDwbasketball @HutterCoach Please tell me she is an education major. Who wouldn’t want a teacher like that!

[Grant McGinnis @GMacHoops]

Heading to Rapid City today for @PGHDakotas for some West River summer league play. Thanks to @stthomasmoregbb coach Brandon Kandolin for the invite! DM me with players we should be watching.

[Grant McGinnis @GMacHoops]

Catching up on recent performances with @AllyMcGinnis2 & intern @paxynrendahl Have a look!

[Ally @AllyMcGinnis2]

Which 2028s and 2029s have stood out recently? Check out evals on Jaeyda Livingston of @AirMinnesota, Josie Watkins from @MinnStarksGirls, @MNSunsbball’s Aly Johnson and Ingrid Johnson, and Ava Smith of @MinnesotaStars
https://t.co/cCFUS5CI4i

[Grant McGinnis @GMacHoops]

We went looking for prospects on the rise at the Hardwood Challenge. Here are 5 to consider: @McKinleyH27 of @MNCometsGirls, @TaylorNail25 & @HarperAndera88 of @sanfordhoops_sf, Dani VanDerWerff of @AmbushNorth & Jordyn Phillips of @Hoopcity_sd https://t.co/qWMr2zIxLB

[Grant McGinnis @GMacHoops]

The stars were shining at the Hardwood Challenge this weekend including a handful of @PGHDakotas top prospects: @KaceyJaton CeCeMorgan & @Taylor_Reuvers of @sanfordhoops_sf; @Jordynbscott of @AmbushNorth & @Morgan_Shep28 of @Hoopcity_sd https://t.co/jASsc51Zp2

[Grant McGinnis @GMacHoops]

ICYMI: We had a fun weekend at the @sanfordhoops_sf Hardwood Challenge in Sioux Falls including a fun Friday scouting incoming freshmen from across the Midwest. Have a look! In the meantime we’ll be wading through 20 pages of notes & writing evaluations over the next few days.

[Prep Girls Hoops Minnesota @PGHMinnesota]

Friday night standouts at the Hardwood Challenge

@MaleaFobb2031 @myaanderson411 @NorthTartan @Rhegan_Shep30

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[Grant McGinnis @GMacHoops]

Day 3 of the @sanfordhoops_sf Hardwood Challenge at the Pentagon in Sioux Falls. Incredible facility & the top talent in @PGHDakotas territory is here. The hardest part will be sorting through pages of notes!

[Grant McGinnis @GMacHoops]

JUST POSTED - Friday standouts at the Hardwood Challenge in Sioux Falls: Finley Bouman & Liza Kieffer of RC Gators, @Rhegan_Shep30 of @Hoopcity_sd, @myaanderson411 of @warwickworkouts, Evelyn Prahl of @HeisBasketball & Malea Fobb of @sanfordhoopsfgo https://t.co/aHJ5zrpGGV

[Grant McGinnis @GMacHoops]

Fired up for the Hardwood Challenge tournament this weekend hosted by @sanfordhoops_sf at the Pentagon in Sioux Falls. Top talent from @PGHDakotas & @PGHMinnesota on hand.

[Grant McGinnis @GMacHoops]

@mhoelscher23 @MNCometsGirls @PGHMinnesota @JrAllStarMN @McKinleyH27 @Shakenbake2027 @CarleeHirs24446 @HarperHokenson Looking forward to watching!

[Grant McGinnis @GMacHoops]

@Jordynbscott @lymangbb @HooksBrevan @AmbushNorth @PrepGirlsHoops Looking forward to watching!

[Grant McGinnis @GMacHoops]

@CrossfireGHoops @Allie__Lima Ally has been crushing it!

[Grant McGinnis @GMacHoops]

As the summer high school stretch gets underway this is shaping up to be another fun event from @BreakdownUSA. Lots of teams we don't often see like Dawson Boyd, Madelia, Maple River, Belle Plaine & more. We'll be there searching for hidden gems for sure!

[Breakdown Sports USA @BreakdownUSA]

The girls @BreakdownUSA Summer State Invitational is shaping up to be a good one with plenty of teams we haven’t seen on the big stage for some time. Check out this loaded field! Details at https://t.co/Be6Vo1zrjN

[Grant McGinnis @GMacHoops]

National media are taking notice of the work @CoachDawnP & her @GophersWBB staff have done to build a contender for the immediate future. This team is the real deal.

[Talia Goodman @TaliaGoodmanWBB]

Next in the unveiling of @On3’s WBB Preseason Top 25…

#12: Minnesota Golden Gophers

I break down the expected roster, keys to success, areas of focus and more.

Plus, insight on the roster from head coach Dawn Plitzuweit.

READ (+): https://t.co/9zh8qFEk92

[Grant McGinnis @GMacHoops]

Just posted: We saw some fresh faces at the Battle on the Hardwood including @GigiSimmons2030 of @NorthTartanSE, Harper Olness & Aubrey Borgos of @WCUgirlshoops, Delilah Mackenthun of @MNSwish, Ella Hruby of @MnBobcats & Ally Hoehne of @CrossfireGHoops https://t.co/BMwncKzHJo

[Grant McGinnis @GMacHoops]

Lots of intriguing talent at the Battle on the Hardwood. Here are 5 players to watch: @KaylieNels11 @NaomiC2029 & Juliana Stach of @mncrossfirebb; Cayden Alstrup of @MN_Freeze_Bball, Abigail DeWitt of @Opptybasketball & @AaveahStender of @WCUgirlshoops https://t.co/g53CrLtrEW

[Grant McGinnis @GMacHoops]

Who doesn't love a late bloomer? @Natalielau290 earned the title at the @mncrossfirebb Battle on the Hardwood this weekend. We examine Lauinger's game along with that of @EllieMcC_2027 Carlie Schultz @TaylahJahnke34 & Chloe Fehr. Have a look! https://t.co/9SyI2Odjcc