PH Michigan Freshman Showcase: Notable Performances Part 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Hoops Showcase was full of top notch young talent. This is the second in 2 part series looking at some of the notable performances at the event. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out Part 1 below!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2023/09/ph-michigan-freshman-showcase-notable-performances/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-hoops"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-prep-hoops wp-block-embed-prep-hoops"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://prephoops.com/2023/09/ph-michigan-freshman-showcase-notable-performances/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2141008' first='Brayden' last='Williams'] (Wyoming)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams showed up in my notes a lot and coaches at the event raved about him. He was a slippery athlete that hit big shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cam Crowder (Forest Hills Northern)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crowder was a head turner at the event. He showed that he can absolutely catch fire with his shot. Coach Ingalls even noted that Crowder went 8 for 10 shooting in a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2140517' first='Malachi' last='Clayton'] (Detroit Catholic Central)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clayton drew some attention to his game at the Freshman Showcase. Coaches were very complimentary in regards to his all around game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jakyi Brown-Abston (Coldwater)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown-Abston is a player that I'm lucky enough to be very familiar with. He's an athletic wing that can make plays in transition. Brown-Abston carries a ton of upside!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2140469' first='Ben' last='Geerdes'] (Caledonia)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Geerdes sent a message in Grand Rapids. If you like leadership and toughness and a player willing to do the little things, you'll enjoy watching him in the coming years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2140470' first='Blaise' last='Crist'] (Edwardsburg)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crist was an impressive prospect in Grand Rapids. It was his defense that ruled the day. Crist consistently challenged shooters and didn't allow clean looks at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2140516' first='Makai' last='Campos'] (West Ottawa)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Campos got the job done at the showcase. He was an impressive lead guard that could score and distribute in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2140474' first='Braylon' last='Taylor'] (Grand Rapids Christian)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Taylor left a big impression on scouts and coaches. His ability to throw the right pass in the right place at the right time was nothing short of outstanding.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2140521' first='Max' last='Zichterman'] (South Christian)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zichterman was another player that had people talking after the event. He flaunted a pretty lefty stroke and showed that he could get it off and bury it consistently.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2140509' first='Landon' last='Dirschell'] (Coldwater)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dirschell may not show up in a ton of highlight reels, but here's the thing - Neither did his opponents. He's a tough and versatile defender and has next level upside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2140541' first='Zack' last='Tropea'] (Lumen Christi)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'll say this till the cows come home - Don't judge a prospect on his height. Tropea had one of the highest basketball IQ's in the gym and was one of the top ballhandlers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->