Dominating District Quarterfinal Performances
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Stars will rise come playoff time. As the district quarterfinals took place last night, some players stepped up and had big games. Let’s take a look at some of the top performances in the opening round. Noah Adamczyk Noah Adamczyk…
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Continue ReadingStars will rise come playoff time. As the district quarterfinals took place last night, some players stepped up and had big games. Let’s take a look at some of the top performances in the opening round.
Noah Adamczyk Noah Adamczyk 6'0" | PG Bloomfield Hills | 2023 State MI (2023, PG, Bloomfield Hills)
Bloomfield Hills advanced to the semifinals with a 6-46 win against West Bloomfield. Adamczyk led the way with 28 points. He did it in his usual sparkplug manner, making big plays and making momentum changing buckets.
Jayden Cleveland (2023, PG, Taylor)
Taylor defeated Wyandotte by a score of 83-55. Cleveland was electric in the contest. He finished with 23 points, including 5 three pointers. Cleveland got it done on the defensive end as well, pressuring the ball and getting 3 steals.
Thomas Dodd (2022, CG, Haslett)
Haslett defeated Portland last night and Dodd came up huge in the victory. He tied for a team high 20 points.
Zach Fairless (2022, F, Troy)
Troy beat Warren Cousino 51-43 to advance to the next round of district play. He had a game high 22 points. If Fairless continues this level of play, Troy can make some noise.
D’Angelo Fitzpatrick D’Angelo Fitzpatrick 6'5" | SF Haslett | 2023 State MI (2023, SF. Haslett)
Fitzpatrick played big in his team’s win over Portland. He scored athletically off the wing and shared the point lead in the game notching 20 on the night.
Christian Fontaine (2024, SG, Lutheran Westland)
Lutheran Westland defeated International American Academy by a score of 55-46. Fontaine was huge in the game, scoring an incredibly efficient 18 points off 7-10 shooting from the field.
Shawn James Shawn James 6'3" | SF Dearborn ATA | 2022 State MI (2022, SF, Dearborn ATA)
ATA advanced to the semifinals with an 83-47 win over Annapolis. James paced the squad offensively, tallying 22 points and adding 10 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals. James is a huge plus with his athleticism off the wing.
Eddison Millington Eddison Millington 6'4" | SF Brighton | 2023 State MI (2023, SF, Brighton)
Millington was the star in a tight 52-51 Brighton win against South Lyon East. He finished with 17 points and 9 rebounds. Millington buried a clutch triple to take the lead with 8 seconds left.
Bashir Neely Bashir Neely 6'3" | PG Grand Haven | 2022 State MI (2022, PG, Grand Haven)
Grand Haven won a tough game against Reeths-Puffer by a score of 69-57. Neely was terrific in the win. He controlled the tempo when the ball was in his hands and scored an electric 30 points in the contest.
Malik Olafioye Malik Olafioye 6'2" | PG Ecorse | 2023 MI (2023, PG, Ecorse)
Ecorse advanced to the semifinals behind a huge game from it’s superstar. Olafioye notched a double-double with 21 points and 10 boards. He also added 4 assists. He continues to show why he should be considered a top prospect nationally in the class of 2023.
Javion Otten Javion Otten 6'4" | SG Kenowa Hills | 2023 State MI (2023, SG, Kenowa Hills)
Kenowas Hills moved on with a 67-54 win over Mona Shores. Otten continued to show why he’s been one of the fastest rising prospects over the last year. He’s a bona fide bucket getter and he led his team with 31 points last night.
Larenz Smith (2023, F, Lansing Everett)
Smith paced his team in an exciting victory over Mason. He had a game high 21 points while helping his team move on to the district semifinals.
Jakhary Towns Jakhary Towns 6'1" | SG Godwin Heights | 2023 State MI (2023, SG, Godwin Heights)
Towns was terrific in his team’s thrilling 87-78 overtime victory against Kelloggsville. He scored from all 3 levels, torching the nets for a game high 31 points.
Kyler Vanderjagt Kyler Vanderjagt 6'4" | 195 lbs | SF Northview | 2022 State MI (2022, SG, Northview)
Northview defeated Lowell 77-51. Vanderjagt showed why he’s a finalist for Mr. Basketball this year. He finished the contest with 20 points, 5 assists, and 4 steals.
Tyler Vanetten Tyler Vanetten 6'0" | SG Lenawee Christian | 2022 State MI (2022, SG, Lenawee Christian)
Lenawee Christian was victorious in the first round against Waldron. VanEtten paced his team with 20 points. His veteran leadership shouldn’t be overlooked as well.
Greg Wilkinson (2022, PF, Fowlerville)
Fowlerville won a nail biter 67-66 against Gabriel Richard. Wilkinson has had a breakout season and once again last night showed the type of player that he can be. Wilkinson scored a game high 30 points and was a tough matchup all night on both ends.