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PH Michigan Freshman Showcase: HUSTLE!

PH Michigan Freshman Showcase: HUSTLE!
Scott Hankamp
Scott Hankamp September 23, 2022 @ 08:42 AM
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Derek Thomas II
Derek Thomas II 6'4" | SF | 2026
MI
Lewis Lovejoy
Lewis Lovejoy 5'6" | PG | 2026
MI
Brieland Watkins
Brieland Watkins 6'2" | CG | 2026
MI
Markese Murray
Markese Murray 5'8" | SG | 2026
MI
Terrence Lowe
Terrence Lowe 6'0" | PG | 2026
MI
Solomon Spann IV
Solomon Spann IV 6'2" | CG | 2026
MI
Nicholas Farr
Nicholas Farr 6'0" | PG | 2026
MI
Asher Suardini
Asher Suardini 6'0" | PG | 2026
OH
Brody St. John
Brody St. John 6'1" | PG/SG | 2026
MI
Grady Eklund
Grady Eklund 6'3" | PG | 2026
MI
Noah Arnold
Noah Arnold 6'7" | PF | 2026
MI
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The difference between good and great can sometimes be measured in heart and effort. If a player is known as a hustle player, than we all know that they are most likely getting the most out of their skill set. Let's look at some players that stood out at the Prep Hoops Michigan Top 250 because of their hustle.

Brieland Watkins

Brieland Watkins

MI
CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Brieland
Watkins CG
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Grand Rapids Catholic Central
|
MI
PH Michigan Freshman Showcase: HUSTLE!
Watkins only had 1 speed throughout the day on Sunday, and that was fast. He never stopped, never...
Written by Scott Hankamp
Read more at PrepHoops.com
Prep Hoops

Brieland Watkins

Instagram Twitter
State: Michigan
School: Grand Rapids Catholic Central
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Highlights

Grady Eklund

Grady Eklund

MI
PG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Grady
Eklund PG
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Pewamo-Westphalia
|
MI
PH Michigan Freshman Showcase: HUSTLE!
Eklund showed up to grind at the showcase, particularly on the glass. He was relentless in his pursuit...
Written by Scott Hankamp
Read more at PrepHoops.com
Prep Hoops

Grady Eklund

Instagram Twitter
State: Michigan
School: Pewamo-Westphalia
Club: Grand Rapids Storm
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Nicholas Farr

Nicholas Farr

MI
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Nicholas
Farr PG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Warren Cousino
|
MI
PH Michigan Freshman Showcase: HUSTLE!
Farr was going hard all day at the Freshman Showcase. His ‘I won’t be denied’ demeanor on the...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Nicholas Farr

Instagram Twitter
State: Michigan
School: Warren Cousino
Club: Lindsey Hunter Elite
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Lewis Lovejoy

Lewis Lovejoy

HEIGHT 5'6"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Lewis
Lovejoy PG
Class
2026
Height
5'6"
HS
ATAP
|
MI
PH Michigan Freshman Showcase: HUSTLE!
Lovejoy used his energy and hustle to be a menace on the defensive end. There was no quit...
Written by Scott Hankamp
Read more at PrepHoops.com
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Lewis Lovejoy

Instagram
State: Michigan
School: ATAP
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Highlights

Terrence Lowe

Terrence Lowe

MI
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Terrence
Lowe PG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
West Bloomfield
|
MI
PH Michigan Freshman Showcase: HUSTLE!
If you like to watch a player that will put in the work off the ball, you would...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Terrence Lowe

Twitter
State: Michigan
School: West Bloomfield
Club: Michigan Playmakers
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Solomon Spann IV

Solomon Spann IV

MI
CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Solomon
Spann IV CG
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
U Of D Jesuit
|
MI
PH Michigan Freshman Showcase: HUSTLE!
Spann IV impressed me with his hustle before the event even began. He was in the gym early...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Solomon Spann IV

Instagram Twitter
State: Michigan
School: U Of D Jesuit
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Highlights

Derek Thomas II

Derek Thomas II

MI
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Derek
Thomas II SF
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Waverly
|
MI
PH Michigan Freshman Showcase: HUSTLE!
Thomas II made it obvious that he has no off button when he’s in the paint. Forget the...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Derek Thomas II

Instagram Twitter
State: Michigan
School: Waverly
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Highlights

Brody St. John

Brody St. John

MI
PG/SG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2026
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Brody
St. John PG/SG
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Summerfield
|
MI
PH Michigan Freshman Showcase: HUSTLE!
This young man was ready and willing to get down the floor. He was able to play a...
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Brody St. John

Instagram Twitter
State: Michigan
School: Summerfield
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Highlights

Asher Suardini

Asher Suardini

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Asher
Suardini PG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Western Reserve Acedemy
|
OH
PH Michigan Freshman Showcase: HUSTLE!
Suardini showed his hustle in his willingness to never give up on a play. Even if his teammate...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Asher Suardini

Instagram Twitter
State: Ohio
School: Western Reserve Acedemy
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Highlights

Markese Murray

Markese Murray

MI
SG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Markese
Murray SG
Class
2026
Height
5'8"
HS
Lansing Sexton
|
MI
PH Michigan Freshman Showcase: HUSTLE!
Murray had himself a day at the Freshman Showcase and a lot of that had to do with...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Markese Murray

Instagram
State: Michigan
School: Lansing Sexton
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Noah Arnold

Noah Arnold

MI
PF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Noah
Arnold PF
Class
2026
Height
6'7"
HS
Heritage
|
MI
PH Michigan Freshman Showcase: HUSTLE!
Arnold brought a no nonsense type of hustle to the gym last Sunday. He was willing to match...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Noah Arnold

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State: Michigan
School: Heritage
Club: Phenom United
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