5 Smart Recruiting Moves
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There’s a reason that college basketball coaches are college basketball coaches. Generally, because they have a profound knowledge of the game and the players that play it. Recruiting is a HUGE part of being a successful college coach. All that…
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Continue ReadingThere’s a reason that college basketball coaches are college basketball coaches. Generally, because they have a profound knowledge of the game and the players that play it. Recruiting is a HUGE part of being a successful college coach. All that being said, I’m going to give you 5 examples of some really smart recruiting moves from programs in regards to players from Michigan.
The other day both Iowa State and Eastern Michigan University stopped in at Wayne Memorial. Hat tip to those programs. There’s 2 high quality guards to see in that gym right now. Carlos Medlock Jr. is a playmaking guard with handles and court savvy. He’s an elite finisher at the rim. Jaylohn Allen Jaylohn Allen 6'1" | CG Wayne Memorial | 2026 State MI just got done starring at the PH Michigan Top 250. He’s an explosive guard that can score in a variety of ways.
Alex Beachnau Alex Beachnau 6'5" | SG Portage Central | 2024 State MI was just on a visit with Kalamazoo College and received an offer from them. That’s a good move for the program by Coach Giard. We just saw Beachnau at the PH Michigan Top 250 and he left the gym with rave reviews. The Portage Central Senior showed that he was a tough above the rim finisher off 2 feet. He’s very versatile as well, with the ability to attack from the post and the perimeter.
Coach Fitz at Alma College recently got a commitment from Duncan Moffitt Duncan Moffitt 5'10" | PG Jackson Northwest | 2024 State MI from Jackson Northwest. The 2024 guard will be a great addition to the program. He has great court vision and sees the action a step ahead. Moffitt is a solid 2 way player with plenty of upside.
Brayden Szamrej Brayden Szamrej 6'2" | PG Hudsonville | 2024 State MI visited Calvin University and picked up an offer as well. Very good move from Coach Sall. Every program can use a lead guard that can get the ball where it needs to go and keep the defense honest with his jumper. Szamrej is a floor stretching senior point guard that will be guiding a very talented Hudsonville team this season.
Ben Heagle Ben Heagle 6'6" | SF Byron Center | 2024 State MI received an offer from Albion College after a recent visit. The coaching staff was on point with this offer. He’s a talented forward in the class of 2024. Heagle has the combination of next level size, strength and athleticism. The Byron Center is a versatile forward that can create defensive difficulties and matchup issues for opponents.