Prospect Spotlights – Rising Stars
The state of Michigan has some talent rising up the ranks in prep basketball. We will take an inside look at 2 players that rose up this summer during grassroots season. Name: Trey Bolling Grad Year: 2021 Position: Power Forward /…
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Continue ReadingThe state of Michigan has some talent rising up the ranks in prep basketball. We will take an inside look at 2 players that rose up this summer during grassroots season.
Name: Trey Bolling
Grad Year: 2021
Position: Power Forward / Center
School: East Grand Rapids
Grassroots: West Michigan Lakers
Strengths:
– Defense – both on and off the ball
– Excels with his back to the basket
– Solid mid range game – can hit a mid range jumper with consistency
– Attacks the rim with authority
– Moves well without the ball
Areas To Improve:
– Advance the ball up the floor with the dribble
– Hit transition pull ups
Biggest Basketball Moment: “Biggest moment would be receiving my first offer.” -Trey Bolling
Ultimate Basketball Goal: “Ultimate goal would be to play Division 1 basketball and contribute to the team.” – Trey Bolling
Recruiting News;
– Received an offer from Calvin University
– Received an offer from Olivet College
Name: Mason Woods Mason Woods 5'8" | PG East Lansing | 2022 State MI
Grad Year: 2022
Position: Combo Guard
School: East Lansing
Grassroots: UTS Elite
Strengths:
– Shooting – can shoot mid range and from deep with consistency
– Basketball IQ – smart player that seems to know what play to make and when
– Plays the game with intensity and passion – he’s the type of player that brings that extra energy that can will a team to a win
– Ball handling – he’s comfortable with both hands and is perfectly capable of handling against pressure
Areas To Improve:
– Getting quicker and stronger – He wants to exemplify a strength with his quickness and allow himself to physically dominate when taking the ball to the rim
– Studying the game more – Woods knows that the more he knows about the game, the better off he will be
Biggest Basketball Moment: “The biggest moment so far is probably playing varsity as a freshman.” – Mason Woods Mason Woods 5'8" | PG East Lansing | 2022 State MI
Ultimate Basketball Goal: “My ultimate goal for basketball is just playing at the next level.’ – Mason Woods Mason Woods 5'8" | PG East Lansing | 2022 State MI
Recruiting News:
– Has been shown interest by Division 2’s including Grand Valley State University