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Michigan State Tournament – 17u Must See Guards

Michigan State Tournament – 17u Must See Guards
Scott Hankamp
Scott Hankamp May 26, 2025 @ 08:29 AM
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Kingsten Kilburn
Kingsten Kilburn 5'10" | PG/SG | 2026
MI
Carson Otto
Carson Otto 6'3" | SF/SG | 2026
MI
Will Plummer
Will Plummer 6'0" | PG | 2026
MI
Ethan Miars
Ethan Miars 6'0" | PG/CG | 2026
MI
Braylon Frantz
Braylon Frantz 6'1" | PG | 2026
MI
Rowan Zickert
Rowan Zickert 5'10" | PG | 2026
MI
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Hoops Circuit's Michigan State Tournament will be taking place this weekend. It was one of the most intense in state events all last year and the action promises to be exciting yet again. We're going to take a look at a few of the many talented guards that will be playing in the 17u tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1588191"],"_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-683342d2a4d84"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Frantz has moved over to Ballers Elite and it's a fitting program name for him. Flip it backwards and it describes Frantz - Elite Baller. The young man is a playmaker in the backcourt and can fill it up from behind the arc. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1588163"],"_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-683342d2a4e0a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zickert will be a player to watch at the tournament. The guy man can flat out defend. He plays defense with a college level physicality and intensity. Zickert can frustrate high level guards and force the ball out of their hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2439610"],"_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-683342d2a4e72"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2439610' first='Carson' last='Otto'] has had a breakout spring and will test his game amongst the best this weekend. He's shot the backend off the ball since April. Better yet, he's been able to create his own looks at the rim and has gotten hot from mid range and behind the arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2791162"],"_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-6833474e85a21"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kilburn has drawn some attention to his game this spring and I'm looking forward to seeing him go to work. I haven't scouted Kilburn in person, so I'm excited to see his athleticism and handles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1935093"],"_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-6833474e85a8c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Plummer is a prospect that I've been high on for a while now. I said he was must see at Rumble In The Rapids a few weeks ago and I'll back that again for the Michigan State Tournament. He's a consistent scorer that will work hard off the ball as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1588201"],"_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-6833474e85ae3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Miars really deserves a look from some scouts and coaches. His toughness has to be admired. 2 weeks ago Miars played 36 minutes on an injured ankle. No complaints. Just went out and went to work. That's the kind of young man that builds programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

The Prep Hoops Circuit's Michigan State Tournament will be taking place this weekend. It was one of the most intense in state events all last year and the action promises to be exciting yet again. We're going to take a look at a few of the many talented guards that will be playing in the 17u tournament.

Braylon Frantz

Braylon Frantz

MI
PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Braylon
Frantz PG
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2026
Height
6'1"
HS
St. Clair
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MI
Michigan State Tournament – 17u Must See Guards
Frantz has moved over to Ballers Elite and it’s a fitting program name for him. Flip it backwards...
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Rowan Zickert

Rowan Zickert

MI
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Rowan
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2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Benzie Central
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MI
Michigan State Tournament – 17u Must See Guards
Zickert will be a player to watch at the tournament. The guy man can flat out defend. He...
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Carson Otto

Carson Otto

MI
SF/SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF/SG
CLASS 2026
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Carson
Otto SF/SG
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Chippewa Valley
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MI
Michigan State Tournament – 17u Must See Guards
Carson Otto has had a breakout spring and will test his game amongst the best this weekend. He’s...
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School: Chippewa Valley
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Kingsten Kilburn

Kingsten Kilburn

MI
PG/SG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2026
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Kingsten
Kilburn PG/SG
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2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Durand
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MI
Michigan State Tournament – 17u Must See Guards
Kilburn has drawn some attention to his game this spring and I’m looking forward to seeing him go...
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Kingsten Kilburn

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Will Plummer

Will Plummer

MI
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Grand Haven
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MI
Michigan State Tournament – 17u Must See Guards
Plummer is a prospect that I’ve been high on for a while now. I said he was must...
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School: Grand Haven
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Ethan Miars

Ethan Miars

MI
PG/CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG/CG
CLASS 2026
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Miars PG/CG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Olivet
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MI
Michigan State Tournament – 17u Must See Guards
Miars really deserves a look from some scouts and coaches. His toughness has to be admired. 2 weeks...
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