Grassroots Statements In The Spring – Part 1

<p>The quality of grassroots/AAU basketball has been very high this spring. There are players turning heads and with their play. Let’s take a look at some athletes making statements about their games in the grassroots spring season.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1170692" first="Trenton" last="Boike"] (2023, PG, Detroit Unified 17u, Genesee Christian)</strong></p> <p>Boike is flat out one of the best and purest 3 point shooters in the state. He’s shown this spring that he can bury a triple against high quality defenders and is showing that he should be considered a huge get for college coaches.</p> <p><strong>Mekhi Conner (2023, PG, Gibson Way Elite 17u, Notre Dame West Haven)</strong></p> <p>Conner has proven to be a high level 2 way player in Connecticut. He can be a game changer when he gets hot from behind the arc and has shown quick hands on the defensive end.</p> <p><strong>Julian Dent (2025, SF, Gibson Way Elite 15u, Notre Dame West Haven)</strong></p> <p>Dent has people talking with performance so far this spring. He’s an athletic wing that can attack the rim and make plays. Dent has shown a lot of upside as a player and prospect.</p> <p><strong>Jaiden Googins (2024, F, West Michigan Future, Caledonia)</strong></p> <p>Googins has garnered some attention this spring. He’s the energy and sole of his team and wins hustle points. Googins has done some nice work in the paint.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="985666" first="Ryan" last="Hurst"] (2023, SG, Detroit Unified 17u, North Farmington)</strong></p> <p>Hurst is one of the better pure athletes in the state of Michigan. He’s a multi level scorer that’s a beast in transition as well.</p> <p><strong>Akeem Jackson Jr. (2023, CG, Gibson Way Elite 17u, Notre Dame West Haven)</strong></p> <p>Jackson Jr. seems to always find a way to the rim. He slashes to the basket and can dish or finish. Jackson Jr, is a plus shooter and can use his length as a weapon on the defensive end.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="985663" first="Prince" last="Jackson"] (2023, PG, Detroit Unified 17u, North Farmington)</strong></p> <p>Jackson has shown the state and beyond that he’s an elite facilitator. He’s one of the most creative passers that I’ve seen this spring.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1356986" first="Cameron" last="Regnerus"] (2024, PF, West Michigan Future, Grandville)</strong></p> <p>Regnerus is a physical 4 that has established himself as a finisher in the paint. He’s also done an excellent job protecting the rim this spring.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1352915" first="Jordan" last="Scott"] (2023, PG, Detroit Unified 2023, Plymouth Christian)</strong></p> <p>Scott should absolutely NOT be flying under the radar anymore and he’s continued to prove himself this spring. He’s a physically strong guard and a terrific decision maker with the ball in his hands.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1359511" first="Brayden" last="Szamrej"] (2024, CG, West Michigan Future, Hudsonville)</strong></p> <p>Szamrej has shown that he’s a legitimate lead guard prospect with his outstanding court vision. He’s also shown that he can be counted on to shoot at a high percentage from behind the arc.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1431592" first="Peyton" last="TerMeer"] (2023, CG, Detroit Unified 2023, Corunna)</strong></p> <p>TerMeer is showing the state that he’s very underrated. He’s yet another guard for Detroit Unified 17u that can shoot at a high clip as well as handle and distribute the ball.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1379093" first="Robbie" last="Wynn"] (2024, CG, Michigan Playmakers 2024, Livonia Franklin)</strong></p> <p>Wynn is having a terrific spring and is turning heads on a regular basis. He has flaunted a solid all around game, having the ability to do so many things and to do them all well. Wynn has led his team to a 14-2 record so far.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1300902" first="Christian" last="Zielinski"] (2023, REAL 17u, Homeschool)</strong></p> <p>I’ve been very high on this young man for some time now. He’s strong, smart, and aggressive when on the floor. He’s averaging 18 plus points per game this spring and has shown that he can defend multiple positions. Zielinski has also been a very solid rebounder off the perimeter.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>