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Who To Watch From State Finals To Grassroots

Who To Watch From State Finals To Grassroots
Scott Hankamp
Scott Hankamp March 25, 2024 @ 11:50 AM
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Jaylin Muldrow
Jaylin Muldrow 6'2" | SG | 2026
MI
Nylen Goins
Nylen Goins 2026
MI
Sharod Barnes
Sharod Barnes 6'2" | SG | 2025
MI
Markus Blackwell
Markus Blackwell 6'1" | CG | 2025
MI
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The high school state finals are done and players are already prepping for the grassroots season. There were big time players that had big time championship games, that are ready to showcase themselves in grassroots season. Let's look at some players that were in the state finals that everyone should be ready to watch this spring and summer.

Markus Blackwell

Markus Blackwell

MI
CG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Markus
Blackwell CG
Class
2025
Height
6'1"
HS
Warren Lincoln
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MI
Who To Watch From State Finals To Grassroots
Blackwell helped his Warren Lincoln team win a state championship. He paced his team with a game high...
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State: Michigan
School: Warren Lincoln
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Sharod Barnes

Sharod Barnes

MI
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Sharod
Barnes SG
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
HS
Orchard Lake St, Mary's
|
MI
Who To Watch From State Finals To Grassroots
There will be a very smart D1 coach somewhere that will be very happy that Barnes is on...
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School: Orchard Lake St, Mary's
Club: Bates Fundamentals
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