PH Michigan Top 250: More Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Hoops Michigan Top 250 was an elite showcase with tons of talent for scouts and coaches to see! Here is another look at some of my notes from the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out the additional Prep Hoops Michigan Top 250 coverage below!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2023/09/gamechangers-turning-heads-at-the-top-250/","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/gamechangers-turning-heads-at-the-top-250/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2023/09/ph-michigan-top-250-team-6-10-evals/","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-top-250-team-6-10-evals/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2023/09/ph-michigan-top-250-10-statements-from-team-11-16/","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-top-250-10-statements-from-team-11-16/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2023/09/ph-michigan-top-250-rising-stars/","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-top-250-rising-stars/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2023/09/ph-michigan-top-250-notes-2/","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-top-250-notes-2/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1437572' first='Jesse' last='Cull'] (2025, 6'6", Flint Powers Catholic)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong baseline take - power finesse combo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Willing and effective screener!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1588211' first='Justin' last='Washington'] (2026, 6'1", Dakota)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Effectively attacking off the baseline with dribble drive</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Trenton LaGarde (2025, 6'0", Rochester Adams)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Breaks into open floor - gets downcourt pass and catches with strong hands - finish for 2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1628066' first='Jonas' last='Guenthardt'] (2026, 6'0", L'Anse Creuse)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Showed anticipation on D - caused a deflection</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1588200' first='Solomon' last='Spann IV'] (2026, 6'2", Brother Rice)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Good passer out of the post - kick out passes to open shooters</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1381451' first='Joe' last='Gaffney'] (2026, 5'8", Rockford)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shooter! - DEEP 3!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1587828' first='Ethan' last='Dorsett'] (2024, 5'8", Jalen Rose Leadership Academy)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hit triple with hand in face</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1440653' first='Tyree' last='Smith'] (2025, 5'10", Stoney Creek)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smooth and lean catch and shoot 3! - looked very comfortable</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2217989' first='Adonis' last='Brazziel'] (2024, 6'0", Jalen Rose Leadership Academy)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tough finish through contact - attack rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2218158' first='Matt' last='Anders'] (2025, 6'5", Edwardsburg)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Physical defender - doesn't give an inch down low!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1936947' first='Tristan' last='Demlow'] (2025, 5'11", Grayling)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Plus perimeter defender - Talking on D!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2218163' first='Chase' last='Davis'] *2026, 5'10", Lincoln)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Unselfish; Accurate passer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1587737' first='Ayden' last='Dirschell'] (2025, 6'2", Coldwater)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Versatile - can play and defend multiple positions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Active on glass to go with ball skills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2218021' first='Jake' last='Bascom'] (2026, 6'4", Rockford)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bouncy under rim with tip in</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1588201' first='Ethan' last='Miars'] (5'10", Olivet)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Passing well in fast paced game - sees floor and delivers accurately</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2218162' first='Daniel' last='Burton'] (2025, 6'0", Lansing Catholic)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Talking on D behind the screen - telling teammate where he'll be</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Catch and shoot 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Wardell Wicker (2026, 5'8", East Lansing)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Slippery under rim off drive - creative/finds ways to score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1588154' first='Austin' last='Downs'] (2026, 6'0", Coldwater)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Versatile/Tough - rebounding big and plus defender - can also hit jumper</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2218036' first='Mathias' last='Bray'] (2025, 6'5", South Haven)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Likes to screen for ball handler and sets solid screens - works off them well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2218055' first='Zeekeal' last='Jackson'] (2024, 6'0", Wellspring Prep)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Can get off the ground high and in a hurry - excellent shot blocker for his size</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2218042' first='Randall' last='Rice'] (2026, 6'0", Eisenhower)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Solid ball handler - quick and efficient</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1587852' first='Nicholas' last='Downs'] (2025, 6'0", Coldwater)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Continues to create offensively - athletic on both ends of the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->