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Players We Want To See At The PH Michigan Top 250 – Part 4

Players We Want To See At The PH Michigan Top 250 – Part 4
Scott Hankamp
Scott Hankamp July 29, 2022 @ 07:12 AM
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Brayden Wine
Brayden Wine 6'4" | PF | 2023
MI
Jordan Scott
Jordan Scott 6'3" | PG | 2023
MI
Christian Zielinski
Christian Zielinski 6'3" | SF | 2023
MI
Hutch Ward
Hutch Ward 6'8" | PF | 2023
MI
Leo Kent
Leo Kent 6'4" | SG | 2023
MI
Trey Kolakovich
Trey Kolakovich 5'10" | CG | 2023
MI
Jakhary Towns
Jakhary Towns 6'1" | SG | 2023
MI
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The Prep Hoops Michigan Top 250 will be in Grand Rapids on September 17. This event sells out every year and is an elite showcase for every talent level. Stars have risen at this event and will do so again this year. We are going to look at some players that are great examples of the types of athletes that coaches, scouts, and fans want to see at this event.

Jakhary Towns

Jakhary Towns

MI
SG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SG
CLASS 2023
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Jakhary
Towns SG
Class
2023
Height
6'1"
HS
Godwin Heights
|
MI
Players We Want To See At The PH Michigan Top 250 – Part 4
Towns is a silky smooth guard that can score from multiple spots on the floor. He can both...
Written by Scott Hankamp
Read more at PrepHoops.com
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Jakhary Towns

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State: Michigan
School: Godwin Heights
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Wayne State (MI)
Hutch Ward

Hutch Ward

MI
PF
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS PF
CLASS 2023
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Hutch
Ward PF
Class
2023
Height
6'8"
HS
Kalamazoo Central
|
MI
Players We Want To See At The PH Michigan Top 250 – Part 4
Ward has been playing some of the best basketball in the state since the high school playoffs began...
Written by Scott Hankamp
Wayne State (MI)
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Prep Hoops

Hutch Ward

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State: Michigan
School: Kalamazoo Central
Club: Michigan Cagers
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Highlights

Jordan Scott

Jordan Scott

MI
PG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS PG
CLASS 2023
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Jordan
Scott PG
Class
2023
Height
6'3"
HS
Plymouth Christian
|
MI
Players We Want To See At The PH Michigan Top 250 – Part 4
Scott has turned a lot of heads over the last year and he will continue to do that...
Written by Scott Hankamp
Read more at PrepHoops.com
Prep Hoops

Jordan Scott

Twitter
State: Michigan
School: Plymouth Christian
Club: Detroit Unified 17u - Adidas Gold
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Trey Kolakovich

Trey Kolakovich

MI
CG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS CG
CLASS 2023
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Trey
Kolakovich CG
Class
2023
Height
5'10"
HS
Croswell-Lexington
|
MI
Players We Want To See At The PH Michigan Top 250 – Part 4
Kolakovich is a playmaking lead guard that can score and distribute. He’s riding the momentum of a terrific...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Trey Kolakovich

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State: Michigan
School: Croswell-Lexington
Club: Hopson Elite
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Leo Kent

Leo Kent

MI
SG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG
CLASS 2023
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Leo
Kent SG
Class
2023
Height
6'4"
HS
Rochester Stoney Creek
|
MI
Players We Want To See At The PH Michigan Top 250 – Part 4
Kent is an underrated wing that carries some athleticism that allows him to play bigger than his height....
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Leo Kent

Twitter
State: Michigan
School: Rochester Stoney Creek
Club: Grand Rapids Storm
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Saginaw Valley State
Christian Zielinski

Christian Zielinski

MI
SF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF
CLASS 2023
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Christian
Zielinski SF
Class
2023
Height
6'3"
HS
Midland Dow
|
MI
Players We Want To See At The PH Michigan Top 250 – Part 4
Zielinski would garner a lot of attention at the Top 250 after a very impressive grassroots season. He’s...
Written by Scott Hankamp
Saginaw Valley State
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Christian Zielinski

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State: Michigan
School: Midland Dow
Club: REAL
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Olivet
Brayden Wine

Brayden Wine

MI
PF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS PF
CLASS 2023
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Brayden
Wine PF
Class
2023
Height
6'4"
HS
Olivet
|
MI
Players We Want To See At The PH Michigan Top 250 – Part 4
Wine has a lot to offer as a player and prospect and I’m sure that some next level...
Written by Scott Hankamp
Olivet
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Brayden Wine

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State: Michigan
School: Olivet
Club: Truth Sports
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