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New Year Resolution – See These Sophomores

New Year Resolution – See These Sophomores
Scott Hankamp
Scott Hankamp January 6, 2025 @ 08:03 AM
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Elijah Brooks
Elijah Brooks 6'2" | SF | 2027
MI
Kari Ouwinga
Kari Ouwinga 6'5" | SF/PF | 2027
MI
Benjamin Frazier
Benjamin Frazier 5'11" | 2027
MI
Zack Tropea
Zack Tropea 5'5" | PG | 2027
MI
Carson Schick
Carson Schick 6'0" | PG | 2027
MI
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The new year has arrived and one it's time to make those new year resolutions. I'm making a new year resolution to see these sophomores play this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out "New Year Resolution – See These Seniors" and "New Year Resolution – See These Juniors" below!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2025/01/new-year-resolution-see-these-seniors/","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-resolution-see-these-seniors/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2025/01/new-year-resolution-see-these-juniors/","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-resolution-see-these-juniors/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2639284"],"_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-677be29e80b91"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I'm late to the party with this one, but there's no doubt that he's an elite basketball talent. The athletic forward has already been extended a mid major offer. Ouwinga is a threat to score from the block on out and can be a constant matchup nightmare.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2430486"],"_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-677be29e80c38"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">South Lyon East is a veteran team with established leaders like Preston Shipman and Jackson Hewett. But there is some exciting young talent in the program as well. Frazier is a huge part of that 'next generation'. He's shown that he can score by recognizing good shots. Frazier can handle the ball and get it to it's spots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='2746260' first='Elijah' last='Brooks']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Hackett Catholic","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-677be29e80d40"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brooks has turned some heads this season and I want to see him work. He's put up some very explosive offensive numbers. The best part might be his defense and defensive upside. Brooks slides across the lane and helps with ease. He plays solid vertical defense and has the ability to create chaos in the lane.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140478"],"_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-677be29e80dbf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Schick stood out this past fall at the Prep Hoops Sophomore Showcase as a decision maker and someone we'd want with the ball in their hands. All word is that the trend has continued and I want to see it. He may deservedly be known as a shooter, but his ability to find teammates and get them the ball in scoring positions has really stood out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140541"],"_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-677be29e80e38"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I believe that Tropea is severely underrated. He's a super quick guard that can put pressure the defense when the ball is in his hands. This pressure turns into mistakes and opportunities. And you can bet on Tropea taking advantage of them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The new year has arrived and one it's time to make those new year resolutions. I'm making a new year resolution to see these sophomores play this season.

Check out "New Year Resolution – See These Seniors" and "New Year Resolution – See These Juniors" below!

New Year Resolution – See These Seniors
New Year Resolution – See These Juniors
Kari Ouwinga

Kari Ouwinga

MI
SF/PF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF/PF
CLASS 2027
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Kari Ouwinga

State: Michigan
School: Ferndale
Club: The Family

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I'm late to the party with this one, but there's no doubt that he's an elite basketball talent. The athletic forward has already been extended a mid major offer. Ouwinga is a threat to score from the block on out…

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Benjamin Frazier

Benjamin Frazier

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS N/A
CLASS 2027
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Benjamin Frazier

State: Michigan
School: South Lyon East

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South Lyon East is a veteran team with established leaders like Preston Shipman and Jackson Hewett. But there is some exciting young talent in the program as well. Frazier is a huge part of that 'next generation'. He's shown that…

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Elijah Brooks

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SF
CLASS 2027

Elijah Brooks

School: Hackett Catholic

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Brooks has turned some heads this season and I want to see him work. He's put up some very explosive offensive numbers. The best part might be his defense and defensive upside. Brooks slides across the lane and helps with…

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Carson Schick

Carson Schick

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Carson Schick

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State: Michigan
School: Forest Hills Central
Club: Grand Rapids Storm

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Schick stood out this past fall at the Prep Hoops Sophomore Showcase as a decision maker and someone we'd want with the ball in their hands. All word is that the trend has continued and I want to see it.…

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Zack Tropea

Zack Tropea

HEIGHT 5'5"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Zack Tropea

Twitter
State: Michigan
School: Lumen Christi

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I believe that Tropea is severely underrated. He's a super quick guard that can put pressure the defense when the ball is in his hands. This pressure turns into mistakes and opportunities. And you can bet on Tropea taking advantage…

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