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PH Michigan Top 250: DEFENSE

PH Michigan Top 250:  DEFENSE
Scott Hankamp
Scott Hankamp September 22, 2022 @ 07:53 AM
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Ethan Dorsett
Ethan Dorsett 5'8" | PG | 2024
MI
Donovan Thames
Donovan Thames 5'11" | 2023
MI
BJ Walker
BJ Walker 6'2" | PF | 2025
MI
Roman Wise
Roman Wise 5'9" | CG | 2024
MI
Jase Becher
Jase Becher 6'8" | C | 2025
MI
Omar Suleiman
Omar Suleiman 6'5" | SF | 2023
MI
Justin Huang
Justin Huang 6'5" | SG | 2024
MI
Cameron Regnerus
Cameron Regnerus 6'7" | PF | 2024
MI
Xander Mielock
Xander Mielock 6'3" | SG | 2023
MI
Enrique Morris
Enrique Morris 6'0" | SG | 2024
MI
Camden Karel
Camden Karel 6'9" | PF | 2025
MI
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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.

Roman Wise

Roman Wise

MI
CG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS CG
CLASS 2024
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Roman
Wise CG
Class
2024
Height
5'9"
HS
Grand Rapids Union
|
MI
PH Michigan Top 250: DEFENSE
Wise caught my attention early when he forced a turnover in the backcourt. It was then very easy...
Written by Scott Hankamp
Read more at PrepHoops.com
Prep Hoops

Roman Wise

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State: Michigan
School: Grand Rapids Union
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Highlights

Justin Huang

Justin Huang

HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Justin
Huang SG
Class
2024
Height
6'5"
HS
St. Paul’s
|
MI
PH Michigan Top 250: DEFENSE
When I watched Huang play, he was making it very tough for his opponent to get easy transition...
Written by Scott Hankamp
Read more at PrepHoops.com
Prep Hoops

Justin Huang

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State: Michigan
School: St. Paul’s
Club: DTO Elite 16u
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Highlights

BJ Walker

BJ Walker

MI
PF
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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BJ
Walker PF
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
HS
Zeeland East
|
MI
PH Michigan Top 250: DEFENSE
Walker played some ferocious defense at the Top 250. I saw him execute a nasty blocked shot that...
Written by Scott Hankamp
Read more at PrepHoops.com
Prep Hoops

BJ Walker

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State: Michigan
School: Zeeland East
Club: Michigan Unified 16u
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Highlights

Xander Mielock

Xander Mielock

MI
SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2023
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Xander
Mielock SG
Class
2023
Height
6'3"
HS
East Lansing
|
MI
PH Michigan Top 250: DEFENSE
Mielock was basically willing to do whatever was needed on the defensive end of the floor. He worked...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Prep Hoops

Xander Mielock

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State: Michigan
School: East Lansing
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Jase Becher

Jase Becher

MI
C
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS C
CLASS 2025
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Jase
Becher C
Class
2025
Height
6'8"
HS
Linden
|
MI
PH Michigan Top 250: DEFENSE
Physicality can be a huge benefit on the defensive end and that was certainly the case for Becher....
Written by Scott Hankamp
Read more at PrepHoops.com
Prep Hoops

Jase Becher

Twitter
State: Michigan
School: Linden
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Bowling Green
Camden Karel

Camden Karel

MI
PF
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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Camden
Karel PF
Class
2025
Height
6'9"
HS
Byron Center
|
MI
PH Michigan Top 250: DEFENSE
Karel had a lot going for him defensively on Saturday. He did a great job using his length...
Written by Scott Hankamp
Bowling Green
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Camden Karel

Twitter
State: Michigan
School: Byron Center
Club: Michigan Unified
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Highlights

Ethan Dorsett

Ethan Dorsett

MI
PG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Ethan
Dorsett PG
Class
2024
Height
5'8"
HS
Jalen Rose Leadership Academy
|
MI
PH Michigan Top 250: DEFENSE
Dorsett was really impressive with his defense at the Top 250. He was quick and fast and didn’t...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Ethan Dorsett

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State: Michigan
School: Jalen Rose Leadership Academy
Club: Motor City Grizzlies
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Highlights

Donovan Thames

Donovan Thames

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS N/A
CLASS 2023
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Donovan
Thames
Class
2023
Height
5'11"
HS
Grand Rapids Christian
|
MI
PH Michigan Top 250: DEFENSE
Turning defense into offense is much desired skill and one that Thames showed off at the showcase. He...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Donovan Thames

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State: Michigan
School: Grand Rapids Christian
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Lake Superior State
Omar Suleiman

Omar Suleiman

MI
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2023
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Omar
Suleiman SF
Class
2023
Height
6'5"
HS
Canton
|
MI
PH Michigan Top 250: DEFENSE
Suleiman came in with a reputation as a skilled offensive player, and while he played excellent at that...
Written by Scott Hankamp
Lake Superior State
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Omar Suleiman

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State: Michigan
School: Canton
Club: Top 1
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Highlights

Enrique Morris

Enrique Morris

MI
SG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Enrique
Morris SG
Class
2024
Height
6'0"
HS
Caledonia
|
MI
PH Michigan Top 250: DEFENSE
Great defense can often times start with pure heart and guts. It looked like that’s what drove Morris...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Enrique Morris

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State: Michigan
School: Caledonia
Club: UTS Elite
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Highlights

Grand Valley State
Cameron Regnerus

Cameron Regnerus

MI
PF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF
CLASS 2024
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Cameron
Regnerus PF
Class
2024
Height
6'7"
HS
Grandville
|
MI
PH Michigan Top 250: DEFENSE
Length can’t be taught, but someone has sure taught Regnerus how to use it. He did a nice...
Written by Scott Hankamp
Grand Valley State
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Cameron Regnerus

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State: Michigan
School: Grandville
Club: Grand Rapids Storm
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