Maiya Michel brings hustle, rebounding, and defensive edge to Denver
Maiya Michel projects as a **high-motor forward** whose value comes from toughness, rebounding, and defensive activity rather than flashy scoring; in her Denver career bio, she was recognized for the **Varsity Intensity and Hustle award**, captaincy, and academic excellence, and later earned **WAC All-Defensive Team** honors while ranking second in the conference in rebounds per game at 10.5 with 15 blocks and 23 steals in 2012-13. Those indicators suggest a player who fits best as an energy-first frontcourt piece, especially for teams that want physicality, effort, and consistency on the glass.[3][4]
