Hanover Horton: An Inside Look
The Hanover Horton Comets have become a hotbed of sorts for basketball talent. They have had, and currently have, multiple players with next level skills and talent. Let’s get a mid season update on how the team and players are…
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Continue ReadingThe Hanover Horton Comets have become a hotbed of sorts for basketball talent. They have had, and currently have, multiple players with next level skills and talent. Let’s get a mid season update on how the team and players are performing so far.
ROSTER
Conner Mortimer (2021, 6-1, G)
“He is our floor leader. Very good handle who can create for himself and his teammates. Makes smart decisions with the ball. Conner has a 5-1 assist to turnover ratio. He can get to the rim and can shoot the 3 well. He has a high basketball IQ. Very solid in all phases of the game. He is one of our best on ball and off defenders.” – Coach Mortimer
Stats: 14 ppg, 6 rpg, and 5 apg
Carson Sanders Carson Sanders 6'5" | CG Hanover Horton | 2022 State MI (2022, 6-5, G)
“Sanders is a 6’4 wing who can score. He has the ability to shoot the 3 and also get to the basket strong. He is a tough matchup because of his size and ability to score in multiple ways. He rebounds well for a wing and his on ball defense is very good. He is athletic and jumps well.” – Coach Mortimer
Stats: 18.5 ppg and 6 rpg
Evan Keeder (2021, 6-5, F)
“Keeder is 6’5 forward who continues to get better and better. He is tough on the boards and plays with energy. Very good passer for a big man. The continued confidence he has, the better he is, and we are.”
– Coach Mortimer
Stats: 5 ppg, 5 rpg, and 3 apg
Brogan Brockie (2021, 6-1, G)
Brockie is a 6’1 wing who is very athletic. Quick and explosive getting to the basket and can also shoot it from the outside. He is active and rebounds well for his size.” – Coach Mortimer
Stats: 13 ppg, 7.5 rpg, and 2 apg
Garrett Gumper is a hard nosed combo guard. He plays fast and can create. He can shoot it and very good at finding people. Tough on ball defender. 6 pts 6ast. 2 RBs. /gm
Kyler Rod is a guard who defends really well and plays tough for his size. He can also score. Good shooter and slasher. 5pts 3 bds 2 asst
Scott Bolton (2021, 6-0, G)
“Very good Shooter. 3 point specialist. Hard worker.” – Coach Mortimer
Stats: 4 ppg and 2 rpg
Jack Burmis (2021, 6-3, F)
“Plays hard and tough. Rebounds well. Great screener and can shoot it.” – Coach Mortimer
Stats: 4 ppg and 4 rpg
Logan Shepherd (2021, 6-4, F)
“Spot up shooter and really improving on the boards and defense.” – Coach Mortimer
Stats: 3 ppg and 2 rpg
Gavin Gumper (2022, 5-9, G)
“Fast active and tough. Good motor on him. Defends well and can create.” – Coach Mortimer
Seth Dailey (2022, 5-10, G)
“Shoots it.” – Coach Mortimer
Matt Applegate (2023, 6-4, F)
“Applegate is a tough rebounder.” – Coach Mortimer
RECORD
12-0
KEY WINS
60-47 over Grass Lake
62-56 over Lansing Catholic
45-44 over Michigan Center
58-38 over Adrian
COACH’S QUOTE
“It’s been a great start to the season. We have had some big wins. The guys are playing very good basketball and our chemistry continues to improve everyday. They all do their part on the defensive end. It’s a fun group to coach.” – Coach Mortimer