#GottaGetIt Key Players – Part 1

<p>The GottaGetIt Hoop Classic in Grand Blanc has turned into one of the most anticipated events in the state during high school season. It features some of the most talented teams in the state and some of the top prospects as well. I’m going to start my look at the GottaGetIt Hoop Classic by looking at players from 2 games: Hamtramck vs. Saginaw and Davison vs. Ferndale.</p> <h3>Hamtramck vs. Saginaw</h3> <p>Hamtramck won the game by a score of 70-43. Hamtramck was able to pull away by riding their hot hands on offense and extending their defense which helped create turnovers.</p> <p><em>THE PLAYERS</em></p> <p><strong>Davarion Mitchell (2022, F, Saginaw)</strong></p> <p>Mitchell was tough as nails in this game. He rebounded on the defensive end and then ran the floor with quickness. Mitchell played downhill and was most effective taking it to the left. He flaunted a pretty scoop finish with his right hand as well.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1351616" first="Aaron" last="Allen"] (2022, SG, Hamtramck)</strong></p> <p>Allen used his strength and physicality in the win over Saginaw. He found his spot on the floor, got position, and dominated from it. Allen was active just to the left of the rim where he grabbed rebound after rebound and powered up high percentage looks. He needed to be moved out from under the rim, but his strength made that a tall order. Allen even drew contact from that spot, went to the line, and delivered. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="986247" first="Amari" last="Allen"] (2023, PG, Hamtramck)</strong></p> <p>Allen was impressive on both ends of the floor. I was impressed with his precision and control in the open floor against Saginaw. From a fake pass and a finish in transition to a zip pass feed to a teammate under the rim, all the tools were there. I was most impressed with the way he hustled back on D. This gave Saginaw fits, not allowing them manyeasy open floor buckets.</p> <p><strong>Robert Davis Jr. (2022, G/F, Hamtramck)</strong></p> <p>Davis Jr. just looked a little bit different. He had that explosiveness that truly special players tend to carry. He led the game with 24 points on the night and scored in multiple ways. Davis Jr. seems very comfortable spotting up from the corner, but displayed range from any spot well beyond the arc. I’ve always been a big fan of his mid range game and that was on display as well. Davis Jr. has a tough pull up jumper from mid range that most everybody has trouble defending. </p> <h3>Davison vs. Ferndale</h3> <p>Ferndale pulled away, earning an impressive 82-47 win over Davison.</p> <p><strong>Braylon Himmelein (2023, SG, Davison)</strong></p> <p>Himmelein was very impressive even in defeat. I really liked the grit and toughness that he displayed. He battled on the glass, limiting opportunities for Ferndale to the best of his ability. Himmelein really battled for defensive boards over the entire game. He buckled down on the defensive end as well.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863920" first="Jason" last="Drake"] ((2022, CG, Ferndale)</strong></p> <p>Drake may even still be a little underrated. He’s a threat to score from basically anywhere on the floor, making him very tough to defend. Drake can bury a triple, but if a defender steps out on him, he’ll just as easy take them to the rim off the dribble. He can be very effective playing a 2 man game with Lewis as well.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863927" first="Treyvon" last="Lewis"] (2022, SG, Ferndale)</strong></p> <p>Lewis was really solid in all aspects against Davison. He played effectively at a fat pace which really put Davison in a tough position. He even closed out on shooters well, one time even blocking a jump shot on the close out. Lewis has continued to improve and I really liked the way that he took advantage of what the defense gave him.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1076033" first="Chris" last="Williams"] (2023, SF, Ferndale)</strong></p> <p>Williams, in my opinion, was a huge part of Ferndale’s success. Most noticeably to me was his bounciness and overall activity under the rim. Davison just didn’t have a response. He picked up too many offensive and defensive rebounds for Davison to stay in the game. Williams scored off put backs and gave a glimpse of athletic scoring side with a lay in off a lob.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>