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Grassroots Gamers – 2026

Grassroots Gamers – 2026
Scott Hankamp
Scott Hankamp May 11, 2025 @ 09:37 AM
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Samuel Bono
Samuel Bono 6'5" | 2026
MI
Titus Spencer
Titus Spencer 5'9" | PG/SG | 2026
MI
Brayden Favors
Brayden Favors 6'4" | SG | 2026
MI
Owen Vanderwaal
Owen Vanderwaal 6'7" | PF | 2026
MI
Kyle Brown
Kyle Brown 6'3" | CG | 2026
MI
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There's been a lot of high quality basketball being played by athletes from the state of Michigan. The class of 2026 has had some players really step up so far this grassroots season. This includes players that a lot of us are familiar with, to players that look to be on the rise this spring. We're going to give you some of these 'grassroots gamers' from the class of 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2841362"],"_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-68209d425eb00"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bono had himself a weekend at the the M-59 Classic. He showed a well rounded game by scoring, dishing and rebounding. Bono scored near the rim through defenders, which helped get him to the free throw line. Bono showed good feet offensively and a nose for the ball off the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2410383"],"_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-68209d425eb58"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I've seen first hand this spring what Favors brings to the basketball court. He's a strong and athletic playmaker that can be a big threat in the open floor. Word is that Favors had some big outings at Havoc In The Hearland.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2610369"],"_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-68209d425eb9e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Spencer has had a really good year of basketball. I've seen him play at a high level as recently as this spring, where his defense stood out the most. Well it looks like his offense is falling right in line. In his team's opening win at the Wes Leonard Showcase, he finished with 19 points and 6 assists. Spencer also added 3 steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1806491"],"_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-68209d425ebdf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[program_tooltip program_id='2166963' first='NorthCoast' last='Premier'] was defeated by a very good OPS UA Rise team, but VanderWaal (amongst others) still stood out for his quality play. Looking at a box score from the game, he scored 16 points on an eye catching 75% shooting from the field. Vanderwaal added 8 rebounds to his stat line as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1806395"],"_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-68209d425ec1e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The FHN guard is apparently catching some eyes with Tem Hustle 2026. The versatile guard showed just that over the weekend. Word is that his well rounded game was noticed by many.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

There's been a lot of high quality basketball being played by athletes from the state of Michigan. The class of 2026 has had some players really step up so far this grassroots season. This includes players that a lot of us are familiar with, to players that look to be on the rise this spring. We're going to give you some of these 'grassroots gamers' from the class of 2026.

Samuel Bono

Samuel Bono

MI
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS N/A
CLASS 2026
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Samuel
Bono
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
Trenton
|
MI
Grassroots Gamers – 2026
Bono had himself a weekend at the the M-59 Classic. He showed a well rounded game by scoring,...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Samuel Bono

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State: Michigan
School: Trenton
Club: Michigan Tar Heels Elite
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Brayden Favors

Brayden Favors

MI
SG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Brayden
Favors SG
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Niles
|
MI
Grassroots Gamers – 2026
I’ve seen first hand this spring what Favors brings to the basketball court. He’s a strong and athletic...
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Brayden Favors

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State: Michigan
School: Niles
Club: Soil
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Titus Spencer

Titus Spencer

MI
PG/SG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2026
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Titus
Spencer PG/SG
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
HS
Holland Christian Highschool
|
MI
Grassroots Gamers – 2026
Spencer has had a really good year of basketball. I’ve seen him play at a high level as...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Titus Spencer

Instagram
State: Michigan
School: Holland Christian Highschool
Club: West Michigan Lakers
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Owen Vanderwaal

Owen Vanderwaal

MI
PF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Owen
Vanderwaal PF
Class
2026
Height
6'7"
HS
Unity Christian
|
MI
Grassroots Gamers – 2026
NorthCoast Premier was defeated by a very good OPS UA Rise team, but VanderWaal (amongst others) still stood...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Owen Vanderwaal

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State: Michigan
School: Unity Christian
Club: NorthCoast Premier
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Kyle Brown

Kyle Brown

MI
CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Kyle
Brown CG
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Forest Hills Northern
|
MI
Grassroots Gamers – 2026
The FHN guard is apparently catching some eyes with Tem Hustle 2026. The versatile guard showed just that...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Kyle Brown

State: Michigan
School: Forest Hills Northern
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