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Top 5 Lansing Area Players Ready For A Breakout Season

Top 5 Lansing Area Players Ready For A Breakout Season
Scott Hankamp
Scott Hankamp September 8, 2022 @ 06:03 AM
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Cason Carswell
Cason Carswell 6'3" | CG | 2025
MI
Xander Mielock
Xander Mielock 6'3" | SG | 2023
MI
Levi Stambaugh
Levi Stambaugh 6'0" | CG | 2025
MI
Collin Alexander
Collin Alexander 6'1" | CG | 2024
MI
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The Lansing area has always featured some high level prospects and exciting players. There are some players in this area right now that we think are ready to have breakout seasons this winter. Let's look at our Top 5 players in Lansing that are ready for a breakout season.

Dorijan Jackson

Dorijan Jackson

POS CG
CLASS 2023

Dorijan Jackson

School: East Lansing
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Cason Carswell

Cason Carswell

MI
CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Cason
Carswell CG
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
HS
Mason
|
MI
Top 5 Lansing Area Players Ready For A Breakout Season
Carswell in underrated as far as his overall athleticism. He has good vision, seeing the court as well...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Cason Carswell

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State: Michigan
School: Mason
Club: Midwest Braves
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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
Top 5 Lansing Area Players Ready For A Breakout Season
Mielock has a lot going for him right now. He has a solid physical profile with the speed...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Xander Mielock

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State: Michigan
School: East Lansing
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Levi Stambaugh

Levi Stambaugh

MI
CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Levi
Stambaugh CG
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
HS
Mason
|
MI
Top 5 Lansing Area Players Ready For A Breakout Season
Stambaugh is a name to remember over the coming years. He’s solid with the ball, especially when attacking...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Levi Stambaugh

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State: Michigan
School: Mason
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Collin Alexander

Collin Alexander

MI
CG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS CG
CLASS 2024
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Collin
Alexander CG
Class
2024
Height
6'1"
HS
Okemos
|
MI
Top 5 Lansing Area Players Ready For A Breakout Season
Alexander could be in for a huge junior season. He can flat out shoot the basketball and has...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Collin Alexander

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State: Michigan
School: Okemos
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