Bank Hoops Camp: Fab Five

<p>In it’s 17th incarnation the Bank Hoops All State featured its usual deep and geographically diverse field. Here are five of the top players that I saw. <br /> <br /> <b>[player_tooltip player_id="863989" first="Xander" last="Middleton"] 6-5 2022 Monroe </b>A tall long wing whose game I have liked for a long time. Showed off his solid all around game in the drill and scrimmage portions of the camp. Is not going to blow you away athletically but doesn’t really need to with his measurables and advanced court sense. Uses length to bound and get to any spot he wants to get to on the floor. Has a varied offensive game and is not married to one go to move. Has good footwork in the post and on the perimeter. Solid outside shooter and has a soft touch around the basket. Plays with his head up and appears to see plays before they happen. Vision also makes him a good passer. Is a bit skinny but looks like he could easily add weight. </p> <p><b>[player_tooltip player_id="863940" first="Jacob" last="Wallace"] 6-4 2022 Williamston </b>Pardon the lazy comp/cliche but this Tyler Herro play alike is just a straight bucket. I’m not saying he is on that level as a recruit. But the game and frame are similar. A true three level scorer who can fill it up however you would like. Is right handed but excels at driving to his left. Began the scrimmages with dynamic spin move that somehow stayed in play down the baseline. Has a quick release on a pull up that is automatic in the mid range. The added dimension on Sunday was knockdown three point range. Icing on the cake were a few emphatic one handed dunks. I have always loved the way he competes and never takes a play off no matter the score or stakes. Player who has been on the grassroots scene for a long time is lined up for a big senior season. </p> <p><b>[player_tooltip player_id="985671" first="Noah" last="Adamczyk"] 6-0 2023 Bloomfield Hills </b>Became readily apparent early that this kid is a gamer. Didn’t do much that stood out for me in the drill portion. But when the ball tipped he was locked and loaded. A few early steals led to easy baskets for him and his teammates. Even finished with a one handed flush that I did not expect from his stature. Excellent look ahead passer in transition. Tight handle with speed allows him to navigate easily around the perimeter. The only 2023 on this list Adamczyk has a bright future with a deep Bloomfield Hills squad. </p> <p><b>[player_tooltip player_id="864009" first="Nate" last="Childers"] 6-1 2022 Benzie Central (pictured at top of article) </b>Adamczyk’s backcourt running mate is following up a breakout summer with a strong showing on the fall showcase circuit. After scorching the nets at the Dave Barns showcase he continued to shoot well on Sunday. With the makeup of his squad it was nice to see him playing off the ball as the point is his primary position. When given the opportunity still distributed the ball well. The physically developed guard also showed the added ability to make some plays at the rim. Is starting to generate some small college interest. He could be a real steal for a college coach willing to take a chance. </p> <p><b>Elvis Machul Jr 6-1 2022 Saginaw Arthur Hill </b>Similarly to Adamczyk this is another player who popped when the ball tipped for the scrimmages. Signature of his game was extremely deep range on the perimeter. In addition to the range has a quick left handed release that makes it difficult to block. Drives hard to the basket and has a nice floater. Good ball handler who wants the ball in his hands. This aggressive leadership will be needed as the Lumberjack program has under gone a lot changes in the past year. Had a good summer with UTS Elite and is looking to keep it up in the regular season. </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Special Mention </strong></span></p> <p><b>Maurice Sain Jr 6-6 2022 Muskegon </b>This player was not one of the top five performers on the day. But it was good to see him out there. He was frequently on the roster for MBA Lakeshore this summer but not present. I imagine the knee brace he was wearing on Sunday was the primary culprit. Even with the physical limitations showed the potential to be a tall scoring wing. Good ball handler for his size and a willing driver. As his legs get stronger I would expect a good senior season for what will be a very talented Big Red squad. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>