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Throwdown Threats

Throwdown Threats
Scott Hankamp
Scott Hankamp December 1, 2024 @ 06:23 AM
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Samuel Makuag
Samuel Makuag 6'5" | SF | 2027
MI
Connor Johnson
Connor Johnson 6'7" | SF | 2026
MI
Austin Burns
Austin Burns 6'5" | PG | 2025
MI
Xavier Johnson
Xavier Johnson 6'2" | SF | 2025
MI
JJ Frakes
JJ Frakes 6'4" | SG | 2025
MI
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There was a recent social media post that looked to highlight some "Dunk Threats" across the country. Well, needless to say there are many of those type of players throughout Michigan. Let's take a look at a some, including a few that were recognized in the post.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/PrepHoops/status/1862602483622654452">https://twitter.com/PrepHoops/status/1862602483622654452</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2112202"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674b1ec42357e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson is definitely a threat to slam the ball home. As a tall and long forward with athleticism to match, if he has an opening to the rim, watch out. Johnson can throw down with 1 or 2 hands and is a definite open floor threat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2055727"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674b1ec423603"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Burns has all the traits needed to be a consistent dunk threat. He has great positional size, strength and length. This means defenses always have to be aware of the dunk threat. Burns can power it home from under the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2381130"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674b1ec423678"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Makuag is one of the biggest throwdown threats in the state. He's one of the bounciest forwards that you'll see this season with the ability to get off the ground in a hurry. Makuag can flush it home with a quick step and the smallest of space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1437542"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674b1ec4236ea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If there was a state of Michigan slam dunk contest, I'd be willing to guarantee that Frakes was a finalist, at the least. If you want to watch an air show in high school ball this season, check out Frakes and Berrien Spring. He not only gets off the ground, but he can stay off of it as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1437569"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674b1ec42375d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson is already off to a fast start this season and has already showcased his ability to throw it down. He's an athletic 3 level scorer, but if he gets a lane to the rim or busts loose in the open floor, watch out. His 1 handed finish is one of the most exciting around.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

There was a recent social media post that looked to highlight some "Dunk Threats" across the country. Well, needless to say there are many of those type of players throughout Michigan. Let's take a look at a some, including a few that were recognized in the post.

Connor Johnson

Connor Johnson

MI
SF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Connor
Johnson SF
Class
2026
Height
6'7"
HS
Grand Rapids Christian
|
MI
Throwdown Threats
Johnson is definitely a threat to slam the ball home. As a tall and long forward with athleticism...
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Connor Johnson

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State: Michigan
School: Grand Rapids Christian
Club: Indiana Game
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Austin Burns

Austin Burns

MI
PG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Austin
Burns PG
Class
2025
Height
6'5"
HS
Marshall
|
MI
Throwdown Threats
Burns has all the traits needed to be a consistent dunk threat. He has great positional size, strength...
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Austin Burns

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State: Michigan
School: Marshall
Club: Truth Sports
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Samuel Makuag

Samuel Makuag

MI
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Samuel
Makuag SF
Class
2027
Height
6'5"
HS
East Kentwood
|
MI
Throwdown Threats
Makuag is one of the biggest throwdown threats in the state. He’s one of the bounciest forwards that...
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Samuel Makuag

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State: Michigan
School: East Kentwood
Club: Swish
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JJ Frakes

JJ Frakes

MI
SG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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JJ
Frakes SG
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
HS
Berrien Springs
|
MI
Throwdown Threats
If there was a state of Michigan slam dunk contest, I’d be willing to guarantee that Frakes was...
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JJ Frakes

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State: Michigan
School: Berrien Springs
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Xavier Johnson

Xavier Johnson

MI
SF
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Xavier
Johnson SF
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
HS
UD Jesuit
|
MI
Throwdown Threats
Johnson is already off to a fast start this season and has already showcased his ability to throw...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Xavier Johnson

State: Michigan
School: UD Jesuit
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