PH Michigan Freshman Showcase: Notable Performances

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There was a lot of talent in the gym last weekend at the Prep Hoops Michigan Freshman Showcase. I'm going to take a look at some players who had notable performances at the event. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kae'Vion Wilson (East Lansing)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Has the look of a high level lead guard. He can create for himself and his teammates and can play effectively at a fast pace.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1974621' first='Kaelin' last='Tate'] (Paw Paw)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We'll be hearing Tate's name a lot over the next 4 years. He has a very mature game for a freshman and that's especially impressive at the lead guard position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2140483' first='Christian' last='Cast'] (Country Day)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cast was impressive to say the least at the Freshman Showcase. He had the look of a versatile and creative scorer. Cast had great body control around the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2140480' first='Carter' last='Wade'] (Laingsburg)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wade was a playmaker that consistently attacked downhill and took the action to his opponent. He scored and passed effectively while on the move.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2140518' first='Marcel' last='Brown El'] (Orchard Lake St. Mary's)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown El is an exciting prospect that had a great day in Grand Rapids. He's a smooth player that can run the floor and attack off the wing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2140508' first='Kingston' last='Thomas'] (East Lansing)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas is another wing player that turned heads at the event. He flat out played hard and won hustle points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alex Armstrong (Hudsonville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Armstrong definitely turned heads at the showcase. He showed tremendous versatility and was a threat to score from all over the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2140503' first='Jaylen' last='Perry'] (Wyoming</strong>)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Perry had himself a day at the PH Michigan Freshman Showcase. He played hard on both ends of the floor and seemed comfortable defending a variety of skill sets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2139938' first='Isaiah' last='Marino'] (Country Day)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marino showed why he will be a player to watch over the next 4 years! He's got a ready made basketball frame and can score with verticality and power.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2140505' first='Kaden' last='Underwood'] (Cousino)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Scouts and coaches certainly took note of Underwood's performance. He moved very well and very comfortably in the paint and put himself in position to grab boards and get buckets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->