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Recent Recruiting News

Recent Recruiting News
Scott Hankamp
Scott Hankamp February 4, 2025 @ 07:16 AM
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Austin Tory
Austin Tory 6'6" | SF | 2025
MI
Mcrecco Mcfadden
Mcrecco Mcfadden 6'5" | 2025
MI
Javontae Ross
Javontae Ross 6'0" | PG | 2025
MI
Zay Larthridge
Zay Larthridge 6'4" | SF | 2026
MI
Jaylohn Allen
Jaylohn Allen 6'1" | CG | 2026
MI
Gabe Njenga
Gabe Njenga 6'8" | PF | 2025
MI
David Herron III
David Herron III 6'2" | CG | 2025
MI
Jayden Hardiman
Jayden Hardiman 6'7" | C | 2023
MI
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There's been some very interesting developments in the state of Michigan in recruiting world as of late. We're going to take a look at some of the recent news and the players involved.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1437573"],"_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-67a2134b5ab00"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">- Committed to Lake Superior State University</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This will be a great addition for LSSU. Herron is playing his best basketball and has been at a VERY high level since this summer with the Playmakers. Herron has a pure jumper and is a smart shooter that recognizes good looks. He has a college ready basketball IQ.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["987279"],"_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-67a2134b5ab5e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">- Committed to Madonna University</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I cheated an threw a college player in here. Why? Because Hardiman was part of the storybook [program_tooltip program_id='2076474' first='Michigan' last='Cagers'] squad coached by the legendary Coach John Strong. Hardiman made his commitment to Mid Michigan CC at the David Barns Showcase a couple years back. He's bet on himself and it's led to a Madonna commitment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2058638"],"_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-67a2134b5aba4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">- Received his 3rd offer from Mott Community College</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Received his 2nd offer from Detroit Community Christian College</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ross is going off in his senior season. I first got a glimpse of his speed and explosiveness at a David Barns Showcase. In my opinion, Mott and DC3 are ahead of the game with these offers to this prolific lead guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2429695"],"_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-67a2134b5abe4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">- Received an offer from Prairie State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Received an offer from Detroit Community Christian College</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McFadden is picking up some next level interest and it will be fun to watch his recruitment play out. He's an athletic playmaker with a nice frame for the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1438857"],"_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-67a2134b5ac22"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">- Received an offer from Colby Community College</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Njenga is a versatile and bouncy forward with tons of upside. Honestly, I don't know a lot about Colby Community College, but offering Njenga is a REAT first impression. I saw him score from multiple levels and rebound the basketball at the PH Michigan Expo and I was left with no doubt that he's a college talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2725432"],"_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-67a2134b5ac5d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">- Received an offer from Macomb Community College</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is why I love the staff at Wayne Memorial. I hit their gym this summer and they told me to watch out for [player_tooltip player_id='2725432' first='Austin' last='Tory']. Man were they right. This young man is dripping with potential and upside. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1793921"],"_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-67a2134b5ac99"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">- Received an offer from Oakland University</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oakland seems to know talented guards when they see them. Allen is a dynamic player that can make plays with the ball in his hands. He can put the ball on the floor and create. But he also has one of the most dangerous pull up triples in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1806399"],"_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-67a2134b5acd4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">- Visited Central Michigan University</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Larthridge is having what many would call a break out season. He's caught a lot of eyes so far this winter. The 6-5 wing has been scoring nearly 20 points per game. Better yet, he's been doing it efficiently.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

There's been some very interesting developments in the state of Michigan in recruiting world as of late. We're going to take a look at some of the recent news and the players involved.

David Herron III

David Herron III

MI
CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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David
Herron III CG
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
HS
UD Jesuit
|
MI
Recent Recruiting News
– Committed to Lake Superior State University This will be a great addition for LSSU. Herron is playing...
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David Herron III

Twitter
State: Michigan
School: UD Jesuit
Club: Michigan Playmakers
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Mid Michigan
Baseball and Basketball
Jayden Hardiman

Jayden Hardiman

MI
C
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS C
CLASS 2023
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Jayden
Hardiman C
Class
2023
Height
6'7"
HS
Ferndale
|
MI
Recent Recruiting News
– Committed to Madonna University I cheated an threw a college player in here. Why? Because Hardiman was...
Written by Scott Hankamp
Mid Michigan
Baseball and Basketball
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Jayden Hardiman

Instagram Twitter
State: Michigan
School: Ferndale
Club: Michigan Cagers
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Javontae Ross

Javontae Ross

MI
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Javontae
Ross PG
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
HS
Flint Powers
|
MI
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– Received his 3rd offer from Mott Community College – Received his 2nd offer from Detroit Community Christian...
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Javontae Ross

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State: Michigan
School: Flint Powers
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Mcrecco Mcfadden

Mcrecco Mcfadden

HEIGHT 6'5"
POS N/A
CLASS 2025
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Mcrecco
Mcfadden
Class
2025
Height
6'5"
HS
Flint- Bentley
|
MI
Recent Recruiting News
– Received an offer from Prairie State – Received an offer from Detroit Community Christian College McFadden is...
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Mcrecco Mcfadden

State: Michigan
School: Flint- Bentley
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Gabe Njenga

Gabe Njenga

MI
PF
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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Gabe
Njenga PF
Class
2025
Height
6'8"
HS
Big Rapids
|
MI
Recent Recruiting News
– Received an offer from Colby Community College Njenga is a versatile and bouncy forward with tons of...
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Gabe Njenga

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State: Michigan
School: Big Rapids
Club: Indiana Game
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Austin Tory

Austin Tory

MI
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Austin
Tory SF
Class
2025
Height
6'6"
HS
Wayne Memorisl
|
MI
Recent Recruiting News
– Received an offer from Macomb Community College This is why I love the staff at Wayne Memorial....
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Austin Tory

State: Michigan
School: Wayne Memorisl
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Jaylohn Allen

Jaylohn Allen

MI
CG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Jaylohn
Allen CG
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Wayne Memorial
|
MI
Recent Recruiting News
– Received an offer from Oakland University Oakland seems to know talented guards when they see them. Allen...
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Jaylohn Allen

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State: Michigan
School: Wayne Memorial
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Zay Larthridge

Zay Larthridge

MI
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Zay
Larthridge SF
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Grand Rapids Catholic Central
|
MI
Recent Recruiting News
– Visited Central Michigan University Larthridge is having what many would call a break out season. He’s caught...
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Zay Larthridge

State: Michigan
School: Grand Rapids Catholic Central
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