The Illinois Lady Lightning is a relatively new club that started out playing on the USJN Bluestar Circuit. They have had several high-level players come through their program and see significant success at the next level. What sets their program apart is their strong sense of family. The club starts with third-grade players, and many of them stay with the program until the end. The Illinois Lady Lightning is composed of hardworking and team-first kids who are dedicated to achieving their goals.
Players To Watch This Season:
- Rosin Grandberry (2024)
Offers: Marquette, Harvard, Butler, Wisconsin & more! - Anna Campanelli (2025)
Offers: University of Purdue Ft Wayne - Elle Bruschuk (2024)
Offers: Iona - Grace Gambotz (2024)
Offers: Lewis University - Dalia Grandberry (2026)
- Emma O’Brien (2026)
- Kenndi Bradley (2026)
- Megan Granschow (2026)
Notable Alumni:
- Aaliyah Patty (Ohio State/Texas A&M)
- Julia Martinez (St. Louis)
- Alyssa Geary (Providence College/Indiana)
- Grace Carstensen (DePaul)
- Shannon Blacher (Northern Illinois)
- Lexi Salazar (American)
- Brooke Schramek (Wisconsin)
- Isabella Finnegan (Indiana State)
- Nikki Baird (Belmont)
- Michala Johns (UConn/Wisconsin)
- Tatiana Thomas (Kent State)
- Morgan Demos (Navy)
- Jessie Ozzauto (Lehigh)
- Margaret Whitley (UAB)
- Diamond Thompson (Notre Dame)
Coaching Staff:
- Michael Seberger – 17U Head Coach
- Michael Seberger – 16U Head Coach
- Michael Seberger – 15U Head Coach
Jr. All-Star Analysis:
Yet another Select 40 club with a rich history of competitive basketball and putting players in college. Look for the Lady Lightning to compete for a Division Championship this year behind Rosin Grandberry, who is a top 50 player in the country in the 2024 class by ESPN.
