MLK Day – Looking At Future Leaders

<p>Martin Luther King was one of the most influential individuals in United States history. He was one of the greatest leaders to ever live. Martin Luther King had the ability to get others to follow his lead and to make positive change in the world.</p> <p>There is no better time than MLK Day, to take a look at positive young leaders in our communities. There are many gifted and intelligent young leaders in Michigan high school basketball. We should celebrate the athletes that make our futures look brighter. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="811111" first="Malachi" last="Black"] (2021, PF, Detroit University Prep Art &amp; Design)</strong></p> <p>If you are involved in Michigan high school basketball and haven’t talked to Black, you really should. He’s focused on his success, yet selfless in achieving it. The athletic forward is a tremendous role model, not just for athletes, but for everyone.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="811091" first="Pierre" last="Brooks"] II (2021, SG, Detroit Frederick Douglass)</strong></p> <p>Whether it be basketball or something totally different, [player_tooltip player_id="811091" first="Pierre" last="Brooks"] II will be famous for the good things he does someday. He’s extremely intelligent both on and off the court. Brooks II is the type of player and person that people are willing to stand behind and follow his lead.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="811108" first="Bennie" last="Crenshaw"] (2021, PG, Waterford Kettering)</strong></p> <p>It seemed sometimes like Crenshaw had his back against the wall a lot in high school. For whatever reason, he always seemed to have doubters. Well, for those doubters, look at him now. Crenshaw proved he can brush it off and succeed no matter what. Critical community leaders need this same characteristic. Crenshaw will be a person that others turn to.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="814697" first="Eric" last="Elizondo"] (2021, PG, Milford)</strong></p> <p>Elizondo gets overlooked at times as a prospect, but he has next level talent. It’s easy to see his teammates turn to him for direction and leadership. I have a feeling that, in time, it will be other adults looking his way for direction.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="814674" first="Jaylen" last="Hodges"] (2021, PG, Bridgeport)</strong></p> <p>I wonder if [player_tooltip player_id="814674" first="Jaylen" last="Hodges"] knows how valuable he’ll be to his community someday. He takes so much in stride and continues to make the most of his talents. When he tells the next generation about how he battled to become the player and person he is, they WILL listen. Hodges will be a great addition to a college program, you can bet on that.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>