Lathrup Landslide

The prep hoop gods were kind to the Southfield-Lathrup girls basketball program this past offseason.

Already a traditional local power, Lathrup was the benefactor of a landslide of high-profile transfers in the offseason – three to be exact –, immediately catapulting head coach Michelle Marshall and the Chargers into the conversation for Breslin Center bragging rights.

Here's a look at whose coming into the mix at Lathrup this winter on the girls high school hardwood. Entering this 2012-2013 campaign, the Chargers have raised two straight Class A district championship banners and won a state title back in 2005.

1 Sydni Davis – Coming over from West Bloomfield where she took the Lakers to a district crown last March, Davis is arguably the best girls basketball player in Oakland County for the Class of 2013. She's a fast and spunky scoring machine that can also create for her teammates and cause havoc on defense. Davis is committed to D1 Stetson University down in Florida.

2 Sabria Cotton – Joining the Chargers from Troy, Cotton is a smooth and steady D1 recruit that will be a more-than-adequate 'Robin' to Davis' 'Batman' as she closes out her prep career in a Lathrup uniform this year

3 Asia King – A fast-improving inside-outside combo entering her junior year that should close the 2013 season as one of the top players in the county. Gritty and silky at the same time, with a quick first step, the ability to finish in the transition and has a nice touch around the rim.

The Chargers' top returner is Christina Green, a do-everything 2-guard, already committed to Wayne State.

Expect Lathrup to win the OAA Red this season and have the shot at a long run come March Madness time.