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On A Weekend Heater – Part 2

On A Weekend Heater – Part 2
Scott Hankamp
Scott Hankamp May 14, 2024 @ 07:49 AM
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Tyler VanDerMeulen
Tyler VanDerMeulen 6'0" | SG | 2026
MI
Mason Gugle
Mason Gugle 6'4" | SG/SF | 2026
MI
William Garcia
William Garcia 6'2" | SG | 2026
MI
Garrett James
Garrett James 6'3" | SG/CG | 2025
MI
Jake Champagne
Jake Champagne 6'2" | SG | 2025
MI
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Yesterday we looked at a few players that found themselves on a weekend heater during grassroots play.

William Garcia

William Garcia

MI
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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William
Garcia SG
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Mount Pleasant
|
MI
On A Weekend Heater – Part 2
Garcia was very impressive with REAL 16u at the Prep Hoops Circuit’s Havoc In The Heartland. I’ve really...
Written by Scott Hankamp
Read more at PrepHoops.com
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William Garcia

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State: Michigan
School: Mount Pleasant
Club: REAL Basketball
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Garrett James

Garrett James

MI
SG/CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG/CG
CLASS 2025
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Garrett
James SG/CG
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
HS
Port Huron
|
MI
On A Weekend Heater – Part 2
James continues to prove himself and he did it in Texas this time. When James gets on a...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Garrett James

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State: Michigan
School: Port Huron
Club: Ballers Elite 17U / 2025
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Mason Gugle

Mason Gugle

MI
SG/SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG/SF
CLASS 2026
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Mason
Gugle SG/SF
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Pine River
|
MI
On A Weekend Heater – Part 2
Gugle was a difference maker at Havoc In The Heartland. He was on sort of an all-around heater,...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Mason Gugle

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State: Michigan
School: Pine River
Club: Midwest Stampede
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Tyler VanDerMeulen Tyler VanDerMeulen Tyler VanDerMeulen 6'0" | SG Kalamazoo Cougars | 2026 State MI

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SG
CLASS 2026

Tyler VanDerMeulen Tyler VanDerMeulen Tyler VanDerMeulen 6'0" | SG Kalamazoo Cougars | 2026 State MI

School: Homeschool
Club: Strictly Skills
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Jake Champagne

Jake Champagne

MI
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Champagne SG
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
HS
Oxford
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MI
On A Weekend Heater – Part 2
Champagne was doing Champagne things this weekend with North Oakland Wolfpack . He attacks grassroots season and had...
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Jake Champagne

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State: Michigan
School: Oxford
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