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PH Michigan Freshman Showcase: Snatch N’ Grab

PH Michigan Freshman Showcase: Snatch N’ Grab
Scott Hankamp
Scott Hankamp September 25, 2022 @ 08:17 AM
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Benjamin Johnson
Benjamin Johnson 5'10" | PG | 2026
MI
Maleek Maben
Maleek Maben 6'0" | CG | 2026
MI
Bela Matyus
Bela Matyus 6'0" | PG/CG | 2026
MI
Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams 5'8" | PG | 2026
MI
Brody St. John
Brody St. John 6'1" | PG/SG | 2026
MI
Austin Downs
Austin Downs 6'0" | PG | 2026
MI
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Every coach and scout loves to see defense at high profile showcases. It can sometimes show that a player has a deeper understanding of the game and what coaches and scouts are really looking for. There's almost nothing more exciting defensively at events like the Freshman Showcase than a steal. Let's look some players that forced a turnover by pulling the snatch n' grab.

Benjamin Johnson

Benjamin Johnson

MI
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Benjamin
Johnson PG
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Portage Central
|
MI
PH Michigan Freshman Showcase: Snatch N’ Grab
Johnson was an excellent 2 way player at the Freshman Showcase. He was able to defend at a...
Written by Scott Hankamp
Read more at PrepHoops.com
Prep Hoops

Benjamin Johnson

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State: Michigan
School: Portage Central
Club: United Persuit
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Matthew Williams

Matthew Williams

MI
PG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Matthew
Williams PG
Class
2026
Height
5'8"
HS
Detroit Catholic Central
|
MI
PH Michigan Freshman Showcase: Snatch N’ Grab
Williams was a focused defender. He did a great job playing solid defense and patiently waiting for his...
Written by Scott Hankamp
Read more at PrepHoops.com
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Matthew Williams

Twitter
State: Michigan
School: Detroit Catholic Central
Club: Michigan Drive Basketball
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Maleek Maben

Maleek Maben

MI
CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Maleek
Maben CG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Benton Harbor
|
MI
PH Michigan Freshman Showcase: Snatch N’ Grab
Maben definitely drew some eyes with his defense. It was particularly the way that he could pressure the...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Maleek Maben

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State: Michigan
School: Benton Harbor
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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: Snatch N’ Grab
This young man played fast defense. He saw the ball, swiped up, and broke down the floor. There...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Brody St. John

Instagram Twitter
State: Michigan
School: Summerfield
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Highlights

Bela Matyus

Bela Matyus

MI
PG/CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG/CG
CLASS 2026
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Bela
Matyus PG/CG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Orchard Lake St. Mary's Preparatory
|
MI
PH Michigan Freshman Showcase: Snatch N’ Grab
Matyus had a future as a lead defender. The young man had super quick feet and knew how...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Prep Hoops

Bela Matyus

Twitter
State: Michigan
School: Orchard Lake St. Mary's Preparatory
Club: The Academy
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Highlights

Austin Downs

Austin Downs

MI
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Austin
Downs PG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Coldwater
|
MI
PH Michigan Freshman Showcase: Snatch N’ Grab
Downs has the potential to be an elite defender as his high school career carries on. He’s strong...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Austin Downs

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State: Michigan
School: Coldwater
Club: Midwest Stampede
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