PH Michigan Top 250 – Notes
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I ended the Prep Hoops Michigan Top 250 with page after page of notes having to do with the players and the event. Here’s an inside look at some examples of what I saw at the event. Dakari Thomas Dakari…
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Continue ReadingI ended the Prep Hoops Michigan Top 250 with page after page of notes having to do with the players and the event. Here’s an inside look at some examples of what I saw at the event.
Dakari Thomas Dakari Thomas 5'11" | PG Royal Oak Hgh | 2022 State MI
– Playing very good perimeter D! Bringing intensity to that end!
Jaxson Whitaker Jaxson Whitaker 6'4" | SG Muskegon Reeths-Puffer | 2024 State MI
– Creative under the rim spin move
– Triple with hand in his face – stayed focused
Jayce Cusack Jayce Cusack 6'3" | PG Lakewood | 2023 State MI
– Finish for 2
– Strong put back bucket through defender
– Hitting his FT’s
Brennan McKenzie Brennan McKenzie 6'0" | PG Adrian | 2023 FL
– Tough D on perimeter
– 2 good post feeds – hitting post players right where they need the ball
Haidyn Garrison Haidyn Garrison 6'8" Gull Lake | 2022 MI
– Dunk finish – strong – nobody wants to step in his path
– Talking on D!!!
Grant Pikkaart Grant Pikkaart 6'6" | SF Portage Central | 2022 State MI
– Split defenders and drew foul
– And 1!
– Nice crisp pass to a cutter
Adam Jones Adam Jones 6'4" | SG Howell | 2022 State MI
– Mid range jumper – like that he went off the glass with it
Alex Pirrotta Alex Pirrotta 6'1" | SG Cranbrook Kingswood | 2023 State MI
– Tough righty finish, not fazed by contact – drew foul
Jaden Montague Jaden Montague 6'3" | PG Cadillac | 2023 State MI
– Nice inside out dribble move / Attacking the baseline
TJ Nicolette TJ Nicolette 5'9" | PG Kenowa Hills | 2023 State MI
– Nice righty layup finish in traffic
Warrick Elder Warrick Elder 5'10" | PG Jonesville | 2024 State MI
– Creative yet patient with the ball
– Flaunting some nice handles!
Kyle Jarosch Kyle Jarosch 6'5" | SF Cedar Springs | 2022 State MI
– Caught ball finish ready
– Solid over the top post feed
Connor Walsh Connor Walsh 6'2" | SF Mattawan | 2024 State MI
– Took ball through traffic, came out other end to finish
Anthony Sydnor III Anthony Sydnor III 6'3" | PG Muskegon | 2023 State MI
– Fast up the floor in transition!
– Showtime behind the back pass for assist
Ian Williams Ian Williams 6'0" | PG South Lyon East | 2024 State MI
– DEEP 3 – No hesitation / Confident in it
Lance Atkinson Lance Atkinson 6'6" | PF Ionia | 2023 State MI
– Very active on the offensive glass
Derrick Lee jr Derrick Lee jr 6'4" Bloomfield Hills | 2023 MI .
– Pounds the dribble taking it to the rim for 2
– Good handles in transition, finishes at rim with the right for 2
Nathan Johnson Nathan Johnson 6'5" | SG Grand Rapids Christian | 2024 State MI
– Talking on D! Just like at Flight Hankamp! Leader as a sophomore!
Tyran Thomas Tyran Thomas 6'4" | SG Northview | 2023 State MI
– Finish above the rim in typical Tyran style
– Showing his mid range game with a smooth little jumper
Sergio Thomas Jr Sergio Thomas Jr 5'9" | PG Powers Catholic | 2023 State MI .
– Shifty 2 point bucket – showed good hip movement
– BIG PLAY = Clutch offensive rebound and put back
Gage Coonan Gage Coonan 5'10" | PG Saginaw Heritage | 2024 State MI
– Rainbow triple – tough to defend on the closeout
Grady Nash Grady Nash 6'5" | PF Imlay City | 2022 State MI
– Put himself in position for the lay in – did the work before the bucket
Josh Ross Josh Ross 6'5" | PF Detroit Catholic Central | 2023 State MI
– Nice spin move toward the lane with the ball and finish at the rim
Anthony Ribel Anthony Ribel 6'3" | SG Traverse City Central | 2024 State MI
– Gets down the floor fast – Unselfish in the open floor
– Leader / Talking on both ends
Braylon Dickerson Braylon Dickerson 6'4" | CG Ann Arbor Huron | 2023 State MI
– Rebounds the ball high
Donny Yeager Donny Yeager 6'0" | PG Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central | 2024 State MI
– Body control and focus in the air, hitting a contested floater
Jordan Briggs Jordan Briggs 6'0" | PG Muskegon | 2023 State MI
– Step back triple (so tough to defend that!)
– Head up drive and dish
Andrew Turnquist Andrew Turnquist 6'9" | SF Lakeland | 2023 State MI
– Active on offensive glass – winning position for put back bucket
– Force on the boards
Caleb Johnson Caleb Johnson 6'1" | CG Portage Central | 2022 State MI
– Turning on jets in the open floor, beats D down for an easy 2
Baylor Cicalo Baylor Cicalo 5'8" | PG Powers Catholic | 2024 State MI
– Precision pass through the D to open teammate
Lee Hardy Lee Hardy 6'6" | SF North Farmington | 2023 State MI
– Absolutely grinding in the paint
– Nice dump off pass in the lane
– Back to basket score over his left shoulder
Noah Vanlaningham Noah Vanlaningham 5'10" | SG Mattawan | 2024 State MI
– High IQ player that always seems to be under control
Byron Tate Byron Tate 6'3" | SG Berrien Springs | 2022 State MI
– On a dime free throw line pull up jumper
– Shake and take to right for 2 – Good hip movement
Maurice Sain Jr.
– Strong straight line drive with the right for 2 and drew foul
– Shrugs off contact through the dribble drive
Grant Stockford Grant Stockford 6'2" | SF Clinton | 2023 State MI
– Taking the ball at the rim and getting in the open floor all night tonight
Dontez Scott Dontez Scott 6'0" | PG Summit Academy North | 2024 State MI
– Drive baseline draws the defense, and dumps it off for easy bucket for his teammate