Don’t Overlook These Seniors – Part 1

<p>Basketball season has started and the excitement has begun! With the opening of the new season, all eyes are usually on the big names and the elite talent. But there are some seniors that as a fan, coach, or scout, cannot be overlooked. These players can be highlight reel athletes, high influence players, underrated stars, or a combination of these. Let’s look at 10 seniors that can’t be overlooked.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863982" first="Dane" last="Coleman"] (SF, Davison)</strong></p> <p>Coleman is very underrated in my opinion. He’s a physically strong athlete with a very high basketball IQ. I have Coleman listed as a wing, but he can handle and distribute as well as score off the ball. He’s a versatile defender that gets big stops as well.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1130932" first="Daquan" last="Coleman"] (PG, Bendle)</strong></p> <p>Daquan, here’s my personal apology for underrating you for too long. This young man is a gamer. He can create off the bounce against elite competition and shoots at a high percentage. Coleman isn’t just a scoring point guard. He’s smart with the ball and will find open teammates.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863929" first="Tharren" last="Hill"] (SG, Detroit Pershing)</strong></p> <p>Hill probably doesn’t get the recognition or credit that he deserves. He’s a bona fide shot maker and scorer. There basically isn’t a bad shot for Hill because really, it seems like he can score from anywhere and in any situation.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1211158" first="Hershel" last="Marion"] (SG, Hamtramck)</strong></p> <p>I really like what Marion brings to the table. He doesn’t need to be ball dominate or shot heavy to have an influence on the game. Marion is a plus defender and can get out in the open floor on offense.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1211320" first="Karim" last="McCune II"] (CG, Saginaw)</strong></p> <p>We all saw what McCune could be when he suited up for E.A.T. and Coach Dell Johnson. He’s a high flying explosive guard that can run the floor with ease. McCune is a game changer and a momentum shifter when he’s on the floor.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863997" first="Alden" last="Ritt"] (PF, Lake Orion)</strong></p> <p>Quite frankly, I just don’t understand why there isn’t more of a buzz about this young man. He’s big, strong, and can handle the ball through a physical straight line drive. Ritt is versatile enough to play a 3 or stretch the floor a bit at the 4.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863966" first="Carson" last="Sanders"] (CG, Hanover Horton)</strong></p> <p>How good do I think Sanders is? Well, I’m a firm believer that he shouldn’t be paying for college. He’s a great watch for any basketball enthusiast. Sanders can play on or off the ball with effectiveness. He has very good positional size and strength as well. Sanders could lead Hanover Horton to a big season.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1068147" first="Chris" last="Sitto"] (PG, Utica Stevenson)</strong></p> <p>Sitto flew under the radar a bit until the summer, when we were all reminded exactly how good he can be. He’s an efficient guard that can both initiate the offense as well as bury a triple at any given time. Sitto will have a huge influence in the success of his team.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863922" first="Brady" last="Titus"] (PG, Tri-Unity Christian)</strong></p> <p>I told you all with Wendell Green Jr. and I’ll say the same with [player_tooltip player_id="863922" first="Brady" last="Titus"].....IGNORE HIS HEIGHT BECAUSE HE’S A BALLER!!!!  Titus is one of the most skilled floor generals in the state, hands down. The best thing about him is probably the fact that he’s a winner. Titus just wins.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863944" first="Owen" last="Varnado"] (SF, Western Michigan Christian)</strong></p> <p>If you read my articles, you probably know that I’m a big fan of Varnado’s. I believe that his game has an extremely high upside. Varnado is an elite elite athlete that can play, and finish, above the rim. He’s terrific in the open floor.</p>