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<p>Let's face it, showcase events are often dominated by offensive highlights. But if you look closely, there are plenty of examples of players getting after it on the other end. Today we are going to look at some of the players that stood out at the Prep Hoops Michigan Top 250 for their defensive efforts.</p>
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<p>Read more about the Prep Hoops Michigan Top 250 below.</p>
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Let's face it, showcase events are often dominated by offensive highlights. But if you look closely, there are plenty of examples of players getting after it on the other end. Today we are going to look at some of the players that stood out at the Prep Hoops Michigan Top 250 for their defensive efforts.
HEIGHT
5'9"
POS
CG
CLASS
2024
State:
Michigan
School:
Grand Rapids Union
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HEIGHT
6'5"
POS
SG
CLASS
2024
State:
Michigan
School:
St. Paul’s
Club:
DTO Elite 16u
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HEIGHT
6'2"
POS
PF
CLASS
2025
State:
Michigan
School:
Zeeland East
Club:
Michigan Unified 16u
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HEIGHT
6'3"
POS
SG
CLASS
2023
State:
Michigan
School:
East Lansing
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HEIGHT
6'8"
POS
C
CLASS
2025
State:
Michigan
School:
Linden
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HEIGHT
6'9"
POS
PF
CLASS
2025
State:
Michigan
School:
Byron Center
Club:
Michigan Unified
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HEIGHT
5'8"
POS
PG
CLASS
2024
State:
Michigan
School:
Jalen Rose Leadership Academy
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HEIGHT
5'11"
POS
N/A
CLASS
2023
State:
Michigan
School:
Grand Rapids Christian
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HEIGHT
6'5"
POS
SF
CLASS
2023
State:
Michigan
School:
Canton
Club:
Top 1
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HEIGHT
6'0"
POS
SG
CLASS
2024
State:
Michigan
School:
Caledonia
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HEIGHT
6'7"
POS
PF
CLASS
2024
State:
Michigan
School:
Grandville
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