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Grassroots Standout Performances – Part 2

Grassroots Standout Performances – Part 2
Scott Hankamp
Scott Hankamp April 18, 2023 @ 08:10 AM
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Adam Dugener
Adam Dugener 6'0" | PG | 2026
MI
Samuel Dillard II
Samuel Dillard II 6'3" | PG | 2024
MI
Jake Champagne
Jake Champagne 6'2" | SG | 2025
MI
Jah Hatchett
Jah Hatchett 5'11" | PG | 2026
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Jaxson Whitaker
Jaxson Whitaker 6'4" | SG | 2024
MI
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There was some great grassroots action in and around the state of Michigan this past weekend. Yesterday we looked at some standout player performances from a few different events. Now we'll check out some more players that turned heads with their play.

Samuel Dillard II

Samuel Dillard II

MI
PG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Samuel
Dillard II PG
Class
2024
Height
6'3"
HS
Fenton
|
MI
Grassroots Standout Performances – Part 2
Dillard II was a lights out scorer during the high school season and he showed that scoring prowess...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Samuel Dillard II

Twitter
State: Michigan
School: Fenton
Club: Motor City Grizzlies
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Highlights

Jah Hatchett

Jah Hatchett

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PG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Jah
Hatchett PG
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
HS
Putnam Science Academy
|
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Grassroots Standout Performances – Part 2
Hatchett was dynamic at the Storm Classic. He helped his Storm UA Rise team come home with the...
Written by Scott Hankamp
Read more at PrepHoops.com
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Jah Hatchett

Twitter
State: New England
School: Putnam Science Academy
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Highlights

Adam Dugener

Adam Dugener

MI
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Adam
Dugener PG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
North Muskegon
|
MI
Grassroots Standout Performances – Part 2
Dugener was very good with Hardwood Midwest 15u at the Storm Classic. He was like a 2-headed monster...
Written by Scott Hankamp
Read more at PrepHoops.com
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Adam Dugener

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State: Michigan
School: North Muskegon
Club: NorthCoast Premier
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Jake Champagne

Jake Champagne

MI
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Jake
Champagne SG
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
HS
Oxford
|
MI
Grassroots Standout Performances – Part 2
Champagne showed that he is truly a high level shooter and a big time threat from behind the...
Written by Scott Hankamp
Read more at PrepHoops.com
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Jake Champagne

Twitter
State: Michigan
School: Oxford
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Highlights

Ferris State
Jaxson Whitaker

Jaxson Whitaker

MI
SG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Jaxson
Whitaker SG
Class
2024
Height
6'4"
HS
Muskegon Reeths-Puffer
|
MI
Grassroots Standout Performances – Part 2
Whitaker did a really good job at the Storm Classic showing the Wayne State was really smart with...
Written by Scott Hankamp
Ferris State
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Jaxson Whitaker

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State: Michigan
School: Muskegon Reeths-Puffer
Club: Grand Rapids Storm
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Gabe Rychener

Gabe Rychener

POS SG
CLASS 2025

Gabe Rychener

School: Dexter
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