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Top 5 Most Likely Breakout Players In Kent County

Top 5 Most Likely Breakout Players In Kent County
Scott Hankamp
Scott Hankamp September 6, 2022 @ 05:55 AM
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Joey Pitsch
Joey Pitsch 6'5" | SF | 2023
MI
Kayden Bird
Kayden Bird 6'5" | SG | 2023
MI
Levi mckenzie
Levi mckenzie 6'0" | PG | 2023
MI
Sutton Tutas
Sutton Tutas 6'2" | SF | 2024
MI
Nathan Johnson
Nathan Johnson 6'5" | SG | 2024
MI
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He can defend both on the perimeter and in the paint. Tutas is extremely active in the lane on defense.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit","anchor":"acf-block-6495b6618c317"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#4</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_631691672c9ac","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1223497"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"This one is tough because he's sort of already u0022broke outu0022. I just don't think he's even close to being done. 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I just think there could be a lot more press and statewide recognition for how good this young man really is. He's terrific off the ball with his ability to shoot the ball and fill the wing in transition.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit","anchor":"acf-block-6495b6618c35d"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_631692572c9ae","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1352906"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"McKenzie was consistent and steady last season. 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It looks that could happen pretty often this season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit","anchor":"acf-block-6495b6618c399"} /-->

Kent County features a lot of high school basketball talent. There are players that seem poised for big seasons this year in high school ball. Let's take a look at our top 5 candidates in Kent County to have a breakout season.

Sutton Tutas

Sutton Tutas

MI
SF
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SF
CLASS 2024
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Sutton
Tutas SF
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
HS
Kenowa Hills
|
MI
Top 5 Most Likely Breakout Players In Kent County
Tutas has a lot of upside and some skills that college coaches are always looking for. He can...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Sutton Tutas

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State: Michigan
School: Kenowa Hills
Club: Grand Rapids Storm
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Nathan Johnson

Nathan Johnson

MI
SG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Nathan
Johnson SG
Class
2024
Height
6'5"
HS
Grand Rapids Christian
|
MI
Top 5 Most Likely Breakout Players In Kent County
This one is tough because he’s sort of already “broke out”. I just don’t think he’s even close...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Nathan Johnson

State: Michigan
School: Grand Rapids Christian
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Joey Pitsch

Joey Pitsch

MI
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2023
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Joey
Pitsch SF
Class
2023
Height
6'5"
HS
Rockford
|
MI
Top 5 Most Likely Breakout Players In Kent County
This is another player that, judging by offers, could already have broken out. I just think there could...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Joey Pitsch

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State: Michigan
School: Rockford
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Cleary (MI)
Levi mckenzie

Levi mckenzie

MI
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2023
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Levi
mckenzie PG
Class
2023
Height
6'0"
HS
Hamilton
|
MI
Top 5 Most Likely Breakout Players In Kent County
McKenzie was consistent and steady last season. This year, I wouldn’t be at all surprised if his numbers...
Written by Scott Hankamp
Cleary (MI)
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Levi mckenzie

Twitter
State: Michigan
School: Hamilton
Club: West Michigan Lakers
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Kayden Bird

Kayden Bird

MI
SG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG
CLASS 2023
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Kayden
Bird SG
Class
2023
Height
6'5"
HS
Northpointe Christian
|
MI
Top 5 Most Likely Breakout Players In Kent County
Bird turned a lot of heads with his play this summer. He was a terrific shooter that showed...
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Kayden Bird

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State: Michigan
School: Northpointe Christian
Club: Grand Rapids Storm
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