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New Year, New Freshman Names

New Year, New Freshman Names
Scott Hankamp
Scott Hankamp January 2, 2025 @ 10:59 AM
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Carter Estelle
Carter Estelle 6'6" | PF/CG | 2028
MI
Max Lamerson
Max Lamerson 6'3" | SF | 2028
MI
Jacob Ayers
Jacob Ayers 6'3" | PG | 2028
MI
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are welcoming in the new year by adding some names to the list of players that I've written about. It's a new year, so we're looking at new names. It's time for some freshman to hit my pages for the first time!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out "New Year, New Senior Names", "New Year, New Junior Names", and "New Year, New Sophomore Names" below!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2025/01/new-year-new-senior-names/","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/2025/01/new-year-new-senior-names/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2025/01/new-year-new-junior-names/","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/2025/01/new-year-new-junior-names/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2025/01/new-year-new-sophomore-names/","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/2025/01/new-year-new-sophomore-names/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2442240"],"_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-6776c5ead3a09"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I have a feeling that this will be the first of many mentions in my articles over the next few years. This young man has a lot going for him as a player and prospect. Ayers has excellent positional height and ball skills. He's a true 3 level scorer already in his freshman season. Ayers can handle and attack both ways.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2539719"],"_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-6776c5ead3a75"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Estelle will be making a lot of noise throughout his high school basketball career. As of right now, it's almost impossible to slot him in a position. He's a strong 6-4 and rebounds like a post, but he can also step outside on the perimeter. Estelle is actually a very willing and able passer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2384818"],"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6776c5ead3b12"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gill is an exciting young player. He's an explosive player that really utilizes his speed and quick feet. Gill has shown the ability to play at a fast pace and beat the defense back for high percentage buckets. Gill has also shown that he can pull up and shoot off the bounce, even from beyond the arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2517162"],"_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-6776c5ead3b5c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I'm no expert on Lamerson's game. For that I defer to my star cohort Nick Huyck (https://prephoops.com/author/nick-huyck-author/). But what I do know is that Glen Lake seems to have a river run through it with talented athletes. If Mr. Huyck thinks he could be next man up, I'd highly advise getting up to Glen Lake and watching Lamerson play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

We are welcoming in the new year by adding some names to the list of players that I've written about. It's a new year, so we're looking at new names. It's time for some freshman to hit my pages for the first time!

Jacob Ayers

Jacob Ayers

MI
PG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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Jacob
Ayers PG
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
HS
Spring Lake
|
MI
New Year, New Freshman Names
I have a feeling that this will be the first of many mentions in my articles over the...
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Jacob Ayers

State: Michigan
School: Spring Lake
Club: Grand Rapids Storm
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Carter Estelle

Carter Estelle

MI
PF/CG
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS PF/CG
CLASS 2028
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Carter
Estelle PF/CG
Class
2028
Height
6'6"
HS
Zion Christian
|
MI
New Year, New Freshman Names
Estelle will be making a lot of noise throughout his high school basketball career. As of right now,...
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Carter Estelle

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State: Michigan
School: Zion Christian
Club: West Michigan Lakers/WM Premier NY2LA 15U
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John “JT” Gill III

John “JT” Gill III

MI
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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John
“JT” Gill III PG
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
HS
West Ottawa
|
MI
New Year, New Freshman Names
Gill is an exciting young player. He’s an explosive player that really utilizes his speed and quick feet....
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John “JT” Gill III

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State: Michigan
School: West Ottawa
Club: Swish 15u
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Max Lamerson

Max Lamerson

MI
SF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF
CLASS 2028
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Max
Lamerson SF
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
HS
Glen Lake
|
MI
New Year, New Freshman Names
I’m no expert on Lamerson’s game. For that I defer to my star cohort Nick Huyck (https://prephoops.com/author/nick-huyck-author/). But...
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School: Glen Lake
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