10 Versatile Seniors In 21-22

<p>Coaches always want players with versatility on their roster. This allows them to attack in a variety of ways and provides options on the defensive end. I’m going to give you 10 versatile seniors to keep an eye on during the 2021-2022 high school basketball season.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863935" first="Max" last="Burton"] (SF, Williamston)</strong></p> <p>Excellent positional size certainly helps Burton’s versatility. There aren’t many, if any, small forwards that can match up easily with him. Burton can score off put backs and then pop out and shoot from behind the arc.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863948" first="Cooper" last="Craggs"] (PF, Detroit Catholic Central)</strong></p> <p>Craggs is one of the most versatile players in the state, regardless of class. He can attack in so many ways and from so many angles. He’s an excellent rebounder and has very soft hands on offense. Craggs is a true multi level scorer.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863986" first="Tyler" last="DeGroote"] (SG, Schoolcraft)</strong></p> <p>DeGroote is a physically strong player that has the build and strength to bang with his opponent. But, he also has that smooth jumper that allows him to step away from contact and fire up a triple.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1211149" first="Ethan" last="Hill"] (PF, Muskegon)</strong></p> <p>Hill is a well rounded post player which really aids in his versatility. He has solid footwork whether facing the rim or with his back to the basket. Hill isn’t a traditional post player where the ball can sometimes go in, never to be returned. In fact, he sees the floor well and can really pass out of the post.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="986745" first="Kaden" last="Johnson"] (F, Hartford)</strong></p> <p>When you first watch Johnson play, you think power forward. But watch out, because he can step out on the perimeter and handle the ball and pass. Johnson could end up anywhere from a 2-4.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="864001" first="Gryphon" last="Mayes"] (PF, Pinckney)</strong></p> <p>I guess I’ll list him as a power forward, but he could just as easily flip over to a 3. He’s a plus rebounder and has a terrific mid range game. Mayes will be a tough matchup all season long.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863997" first="Alden" last="Ritt"] (F, Lake Orion)</strong></p> <p>I’ve been a huge fan of Ritt’s game for some time now. He can play the 3 or very effectively at a stretch 4 as well. He can face the rim and score on a quick 2 dribble drive, step back and shoot, and pick up physical points in the paint as well.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863966" first="Carson" last="Sanders"] (CG, Hanover Horton)</strong></p> <p>Sanders can pretty play any position. Over the course of his high school career, I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s played all the way from the 1 to the 5. Sanders can switch on and off the ball with ease.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="787685" first="Kyler" last="Vanderjagt"] (SG, Northview)</strong></p> <p>Vanderjagt is strong yet smooth. If an opponent tries to out muscle him, it most likely won’t work. Good luck trying to stay with him athletically though. There just isn’t a right way to slow Vanderjagt.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1067872" first="Caleb" last="Zurek"] (PF, White Lake Lakeland)</strong></p> <p>Zurek can without a doubt defend probably 3 positions with ease at the high school level. When at the power forward position, he can step out and spread the floor with his jumper.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>