Recruiting Roundup

It’s been a crazy few weeks for prep basketball here in Michigan. The high school state playoffs just ended and grassroots season has jumped right in. All the while, recruitment of local players has been very active. The last few days have been very busy in this area. Let’s take a look at some of the recent recruiting developments for players from Michigan.

Thomas Alfano Thomas Alfano 6'5" | SG Shepherd | 2021 State MI (2021, SG, Shepherd)

– Received an offer from Alma College

The underrated wing has great positional size.

Preston Ball Preston Ball 5'11" | PG Elk Rapids | 2021 State MI (2021, PG, Elk Rapids)

– Committed to Trine University

Ball is as tough as they come at the point.

Jordan Briggs Jordan Briggs 6'0" | PG Muskegon | 2023 State MI (2023, PG, Muskegon)

– Received an offer from Ferris State University

Briggs is a waterbug type of playmaker.

Malcolm Clements Malcolm Clements 6'2" | CG Arbor Prep | 2021 State MI (2021, PG, Arbor Prep)

– Committed to Eastern Michigan University

Constant hard work and improvement took Clement to a high level.

Charles Garbowski (2021, CG, Royal Oak)

– Committed to Finlandia University

Garbowski is a disciplined guard.

Daane Harvey Daane Harvey 6'2" | PG Forest Hills Central | 2021 State MI (2021, PG, Forest Hills Central)

– Committed to Calvin University

Harvey can score and distribute.

Deon Hayes Deon Hayes 6'2" | PG North Farmington | 2021 State MI (2021, PG, North Farmington)

– Committed to Kentucky State University

Hayes could be an absolute steal.

Drew Hess Drew Hess 6'2" | PG Oscoda | 2021 State MI (2021, PG, Oscodoa)

– Committed to Lake Superior State University

Hess can run the offense with precision and bury a jumper at any time.

Jaylen Hodges Jaylen Hodges 6'3" | PG Bridgeport | 2021 State MI (2021, PG, Bridgeport)

– Received an offer from Davenport University

Hodges is an elite athlete and playmaker.

Jason Jergens Jason Jergens 5'11" | PG Marcellus Howardsville Christian | 2021 State MI (2021, PG, Howardsville Christian)

– Committed to Concordia University – Ann Arbor

Jergens is a dangerous shooter from behind the arc.

Lance Maurer (2021, PF, Ypsilanti)

– Committed to Cardinal Stritch University

Maurer can score inside as well as step out and hit a triple.

Ty Rodgers Ty Rodgers 6'6" | SF Grand Blanc | 2022 #34 Nation IN (2022, SF, Grand Blanc)

– Received an offer from Purdue University

Rodgers is an elite prospect nationwide.

Kendall Smith Kendall Smith 6'8" | SF Muskegon Reeths-Puffer | 2021 State MI (2021, PF, Muskegon Reeths-Puffer)

– Received an offer from Graceland University

Smith is an intrguing prospect with a very high upside.

– Visited Roosevelt University

Trevor Smith Trevor Smith 6'3" | SF Hopkins | 2021 State MI (2021, PG, Stoney Creek)

– Committed to Grand Valley State University

Smith has all the skills necessary to have a great career at the next level.

Austin Van Elst Austin Van Elst 6'8" | PF Thornapple Kellogg | 2021 State MI (2021, PF, Thornapple Kellogg)

– Committed to Calvin University

Van Elst is a power forward that plays very effectively off the high post.