12 Days Of Basketball – Part 1

<p>It’s the Holiday season and the songs are all over the radio. We’ve all heard ’The Twelve Days of Christmas" . Well, welcome to the "12 Days of Basketball". Let’s see what Michigan gave to us on each the days. </p> <p>On the 1st day of basketball, Michigan gave to us: 1 Legend </p> <p>Yes, that’s <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="811093" first="Legend" last="Geeter"] (F, River Rouge)</strong>. He has turned himself into a Legend in Michigan that will be talked about for generations.’</p> <p>On the 2nd day of basketball, Michigan gave to us:  2 top 100 players</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="811091" first="Pierre" last="Brooks"] (G/F, Detroit Frederick Douglass) </strong>He has earned himself a spot in the top 100 nationally through his skills, hard work, and IQ.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="611404" first="Kobe" last="Bufkin"] (CG, Grand Rapids Christian) </strong>Bufkin is a smooth lefty that has been one of the biggest stockrisers nationally for the last year or so.</p> <p>On the 3rd day of basketball, Michigan gave to us:  3 summer stars</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="811109" first="Keyon" last="Menifield"] (PG, Flint Beecher)</strong> Menifield showed us the we have a dynamic and truly special guard ready to take over this year. He was unstoppable over the course of grassroots season.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="814573" first="Aidan" last="Rubio"] (SF, Goodrich) </strong>Rubio dominated the showcase season. He played with a chip on his shoulder and proved that he’s a D1 talent.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="814624" first="Nate" last="Brown"] (CG, Grand Blanc) </strong>He was lights out during grassroots season, continuing to prove that he’s an an underrated next level prospect.</p> <p>On the 4th day of basketball, Michigan gave to us:  4 young wings</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1076031" first="Zach" last="Koby"] (SF, Milford) </strong>He has smooth flowing wing written all over him.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="986747" first="Miles" last="Smith"] (SF, Traverse City Central) </strong>He’s a skilled wing up north that should be on some college coaches radars.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="987290" first="Jack" last="Yanachik"] (SF, Warren De La Salle) </strong>Yanachik has star potential. I think he’s one of the most talented young wings in the state.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="986562" first="Cayman" last="Harris"] (SF, Jackson) </strong>is an athletic scorer with a lot of upside.</p> <p>On the 5th day of basketball, Michigan gave to us:  5 defensive stoppers</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="986247" first="Amari" last="Allen"] (PG, Hamtramck) </strong>It all starts on the defensive end for this tough as nails guard.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="814560" first="Trinidad" last="Chambliss"] (PG, Forest Hills Northern) </strong>Chambliss is a bona fide stopper that utilizes strength and quick feet.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863918" first="Kareem" last="Rozier"] (PG, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s) </strong>It’s impossible to go harder than Rozier does. He’s an effort and energy defender.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863923" first="Chansey" last="Willis"] (PG, Detroit King) </strong>Willis is notorious for his eagerness to guard the best.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863991" first="Reichen" last="Lund"] (CG, Linden) </strong>He has turned himself into an elite defender statewide.</p> <p>On the 6th day of basketball, Michigan gave to us:  6 rim protectors</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="811104" first="Javantae" last="Randle"] (PF, Detroit Frederick Douglass) </strong>He’s a shot blocker extrordonaire. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1051004" first="Peter" last="Nwoke"] (SF, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s) </strong>Nwoke defends above the rim.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1068263" first="Shawn" last="Phillips"] (C, Ypsi Prep) </strong>Phillips is an elite athlete that can simply run faster and jump higher.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="811111" first="Malachi" last="Black"] (PF, Detroit University Prep Art and Design) </strong>He’s an all over the floor defender that can’t be beat vertically.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="611465" first="Kingsley" last="Perkins"] (PF, Ann Arbor Huron) </strong>He’s the defensive anchor in the post for a team full of next level talent.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="811125" first="Michael" last="Reed"] (PF, Muskegon) </strong>Reed is strong and physical on D.</p> <p>On the 7th day of basketball, Michigan gave to us:  7 star post players</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="811107" first="Nate" last="Claerbaut"] (C, Zeeland East) </strong>Claerbaut’s development as a post player has been fun to watch.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1067861" first="Sam" last="Leppien"] (C, Alma) </strong>Leppien will turn a lot of heads over the next couple of years.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1067860" first="Jalen" last="Overway"] (Holland Christian) </strong>Overway has all the tools to be a game changing post player.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="611411" first="Parker" last="Day"] (PF, Saginaw Heritage) </strong>He battles on the glass and can pull his defender away from the rim.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="985662" first="Tim" last="Jordan"] (PF, Saginaw Arthur Hill) </strong>Jordan is an elite young athlete that could dominate in the paint.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="983506" first="Delrecco" last="Gillespie"] (PF, Benton Harbor) </strong>He’s incredibly versatile with soft hands.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863931" first="Ethan" last="Dunn"] (C, East Lansing) </strong>Dunn is a pure center with good feet and touch on the ball.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>