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Publicity For Play Part 6

Publicity For Play Part 6
Scott Hankamp
Scott Hankamp January 27, 2023 @ 10:35 AM
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Hutch Ward
Hutch Ward 6'8" | PF | 2023
MI
Mike Lividini
Mike Lividini 5'9" | PG | 2023
MI
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There are a lot of basketball players around Michigan that deserve to see their name highlighted. Their performance has earned it. So here is Part 6 of our Publicity For Play series.

Parts 1 through Part 5 can be found below!

Publicity For Play – Part 1
Publicity For Play – Part 2
Publicity For Play – Part 3
Publicity For Play – Part 4
Publicity For Play Part 5
 Brian Gillespie

Brian Gillespie

POS SF
CLASS 2023

Brian Gillespie

School: Benton Harbor

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Gillespie has been nothing short of a beast for Benton Harbor. He was recently named All-Gottagetit Hoop Classic 2nd Team for his 18 point and 7 rebound performance. Gillespie is a terrific finisher both in transition and in a half…

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Mike Lividini

Mike Lividini

MI
PG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG
CLASS 2023
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Mike Lividini

Twitter
State: Michigan
School: Southfield Christian
Club: Michigan Warriors

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Lividini has probably deserved more publicity for upwards of 3 years now. He&#8217;s always been a super steady hand at the lead guard position, but he&#8217;s certainly grown and extended his game way beyond only that. Lividini is an elite…

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Wayne State (MI)
Hutch Ward

Hutch Ward

MI
PF
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS PF
CLASS 2023
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Hutch Ward

Instagram Twitter
State: Michigan
School: Kalamazoo Central

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&#8220;The Hutch Ward Hutch Ward 6&#039;8&quot; | PF Kalamazoo Central | 2023 State MI Explosion: Part 2&#8243; has been a terrific feature show so far this season. I&#8217;ll be honest, I think he probably deserves a seat at the final…

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Highlights

Antonio Sanders

Antonio Sanders

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2023

Antonio Sanders

School: Detroit Frederick Douglass

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It&#8217;s time that Antonio Sanders comes out from under the radar. Real talk, the young man has been playing some impressive basketball. He does a nice job controlling the feel and pace of the game and his solid ball handling…

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Cody Booling

Cody Booling

POS PG
CLASS 2023

Cody Booling

School: Centerline

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Breakout season, please meet Cody Booling. Booling has been spectacular in his senior season. He can be very creative with the ball and and with his passing. Booling plays with his head up and sees the entire floor. Sometimes it…

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Craig Hureskin Jr.

Craig Hureskin Jr.

POS SG
CLASS 2024

Craig Hureskin Jr.

School: Ottawa Hills

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Hureskin has been on a tear so far this season. He&#8217;s been a key part in the growth and resurgence of the Ottawa Hills program that&#8217;s turning some heads this season. Hureskin has been shooting the lights out. He can…

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