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The recent Plymouth‑Canton Summer League Shootout highlighted six rising stars — Devyn Reiger, Naimah Kellum, Julia Nothstine, Stella Stotz, Riley Moyer and Lauren Scott — who are poised to shape the upcoming high school basketball landscape.
Garai Fields, a former Ann Arbor Huron coach, has been appointed head coach of Plymouth High School’s girls basketball program, tasked with steering the team through its upcoming move to the Southeastern Conference and building on the legacy of Ryan Ballard.
Kingston Thomas, a three‑star basketball recruit, will spend his senior season at La Lumiere in Indiana, prompting a roster overhaul for East Lansing and reshaping the state's Mr. Basketball conversation.
Northern Illinois University has secured Izaya Larthridge, a 6‑foot‑6 wing known for his shooting, defense and rebounding, to join the 2026‑27 roster after a notable junior season at Grand Rapids Catholic Central.
The sudden resignation of Ryan Ballard left the Plymouth‑Canton girls basketball Summer League Shootout without leadership, but swift action by Salem coaches ensured the league’s continuation.
SIUE announced the addition of Riley Abney, a three‑time All‑State guard, ahead of the upcoming campaign.
Head Coach Samantha Quigley Smith announced the commitment of guard Riley Abney, a 5‑9 shooter from Schoolcraft College, as the third offseason transfer. Her scoring prowess and defensive instincts aim to reinforce the Cougars' push for another Ohio Valley Conference deep run.