NBA All-Star Game – Michigan Style

<p>The NBA All-Star Game took place yesterday. The teams were drafted by 2 superstars in the league. It got me thinking....What if 2 respected basketball minds in Michigan picked teams made up of high school players to square off in Michigan? What would it look like? Well, here you go:</p> <p>* The teams were selected with a snake draft based on a list of top 40 players provided by each coach. The rosters are in alphabetical order. </p> <p>Please comment and tweet what you think the results would be if this game was played out!</p> <h2>Team A</h2> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="986247" first="Amari" last="Allen"] (2023, PG, Hamtramck)</strong></p> <p>He’s an amazingly well rounded lead guard.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="811091" first="Pierre" last="Brooks"] II (2021, SG, Detroit Frederick Douglass)</strong></p> <p>Brooks might be the current favorite for Mr. Basketball.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863920" first="Jason" last="Drake"] (2022, CG, Ferndale)</strong></p> <p>Drake is one of the most explosive perimeter players.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="811093" first="Legend" last="Geeter"] (2021, F, River Rouge)</strong></p> <p>He’s Mr. Do-It-All, and he does it all well.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="985660" first="Braelon" last="Green"] (2023, SG, Ypsilanti Lincoln)</strong></p> <p>Green is physically strong and takes the ball to the rim.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="611441" first="Basheer" last="Jihad"] (2021, F, North Farmington)</strong></p> <p>Jihad has a big upside as a player and prospect.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863927" first="Treyvon" last="Lewis"] (2022, G/F, Ferndale)</strong></p> <p>Lewis an athletic wing that can score from multiple levels.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863928" first="Orlando" last="Lovejoy"] (2022, CG, Summit Academy)</strong></p> <p>Lovejoy is a firecracker with the ball in his hands.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="787618" first="Ty" last="Rodgers"] (2022, SF, Grand Blanc)</strong></p> <p>Rodgers is an elite player on a national scale.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863918" first="Kareem" last="Rozier"] (2022, PG, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s)</strong></p> <p>Rozier is an absolute grinder and a steal of a prospect.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="814573" first="Aidan" last="Rubio"] (2021, G/F, Goodrich)</strong></p> <p>Rubio is underrated and one of the top unsigned prospects.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="985658" first="RJ" last="Taylor"] (2023, PG, Grand Blanc)</strong></p> <p>Taylor is one of the most efficient point guards in the state.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="902884" first="Jakhary" last="Towns"] (2023, SG, Godwin Heights)</strong></p> <p>Towns has one of the best mid range games around.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="787685" first="Kyler" last="Vanderjagt"] (2022, SG, Northview)</strong></p> <p>Vanderjagt is picking up steam nationally as a recruit.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="985657" first="Sonny" last="Wilson"] (2023, PG, UD Jesuit)</strong></p> <p>Wilson has D1 skills and talent at the point.</p> <h2>Team B</h2> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="611404" first="Kobe" last="Bufkin"] (2021, CG, Grand Rapids Christian)</strong></p> <p>Bufkin is a top 100 recruit in the country.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863935" first="Max" last="Burton"] (2022, SF, Williamston)</strong></p> <p>Burton has good positional size and ball skills.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863948" first="Cooper" last="Craggs"] (2022, PF, Novi Catholic Central)</strong></p> <p>Craggs is a very versatile forward.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="611411" first="Parker" last="Day"] (2021, PF, Saginaw Heritage)</strong></p> <p>Day is a solid rebounder</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="787680" first="Jack" last="Karasinski"] (2022, SF, Grand Rapids Catholic Central)</strong></p> <p>Karasinski has established himself as an elite wing with his ability to score from multiple spots on the floor.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="611420" first="Julian" last="Lewis"] (2021, SG, Ann Arbor Huron)</strong></p> <p>Lewis might be the top perimeter defender in Michigan.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="811109" first="Keyon" last="Menifield"] (2021, PG, Flint Beecher)</strong></p> <p>Menifield is an underrated star that can score on anyone, in Michigan and beyond.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1051004" first="Peter" last="Nwoke"] (2021, F, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s)</strong></p> <p>Nwoke is a talented bouncy forward that has a huge upside.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="985659" first="Malik" last="Olafioye"] (2023, PG, Ecorse)</strong></p> <p>Olafioye can score in bunches and create for himself and his teammates.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="811104" first="Javantae" last="Randle"] (2021, PF, Detroit Frederick Douglass)</strong></p> <p>Randle is an elite post defender.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="811092" first="Julian" last="Roper"] (2021, PG, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s)</strong></p> <p>Roper has proven that he should be a nationally recognized prospect.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="985661" first="Curtis" last="Williams"] (2023, SF, Brother Rice)</strong></p> <p>Williams has elite talent and upside on both ends of the floor.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863923" first="Chansey" last="Willis"] (2022, PG, Detroit King)</strong></p> <p>Willis is a hard nosed floor general and leader.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="611403" first="Foster" last="Wonders"] (2021, SF, Iron Mountain)</strong></p> <p>Wonders is as tough as they come and contributes in so many ways.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="611423" first="Omar" last="Ziegler"] (2021, CG, Detroit King)</strong></p> <p>Ziegler is a top 15 talent in the senior class.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>