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Juniors I’m Tracking

Juniors I’m Tracking
Scott Hankamp
Scott Hankamp October 20, 2025 @ 10:14 AM
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Braylon Byrd
Braylon Byrd 6'2" | SF/PF | 2027
MI
Peyton Merlington
Peyton Merlington 6'4" | 2027
MI
Braydon Nemmers
Braydon Nemmers 6'8" | C | 2027
MI
Demariante Givens
Demariante Givens 6'0" | PG | 2027
MI
Dean Lewis
Dean Lewis 6'5" | CG | 2027
MI
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>My eye is already on the junior class. I have multiple reasons to track players, so I'm going to give you 5 2027's that I have my eye on and want to see how they perform this high school season and next grassroots season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>* Keep in mind, these are examples, NOT the complete list.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2139970"],"_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-68f651abef750"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lewis is a player that I've been very high on for some years now. He's a true student of the game. The kind of player that I feel like could drop 25 on any given night, but instead wants to play winning basketball. If a W depends on him getting buckets, he'll get them. But if a W requires him to distribute and defend, you can bet that he'll do it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140489"],"_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-68f651abef7c9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Givens can flat out hoop. I haven't scouted him lately, but I know the last time that I did, I came away more than impressed. He was a terrific all around athlete with an explosive first step. Givens could turn the corner on his defenders and attack the basket off the bounce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2442131"],"_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-68f651abef816"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nemmers is a player that I definitely have my eye on. This is a young man with tons of upside and he has the footwork for a post to make the most of that talent. Nemmers has good defensive instincts and naturally protects the rim. He could develop into a big time 2 way threat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2844976"],"_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-68f651abef879"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I love Ann Arbor Skyline players. They come with high basketball IQ's and understanding of pace and game situations. Byrd is an athletic wing that can make plays. He can attack a double lane and finish at the rim. Byrd also spreads the floor in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2446820"],"_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-68f651abef8bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Merlington caught my eye at the Prep Hoops Top 250 Expo. He has size to combine with a nice face up game. Merlington works really well off the high post using ball fakes and a straight line drive. He has a lot of upside and this next high school and grassroots seasons could be huge. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

My eye is already on the junior class. I have multiple reasons to track players, so I'm going to give you 5 2027's that I have my eye on and want to see how they perform this high school season and next grassroots season.

Dean Lewis

Dean Lewis

MI
CG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Dean
Lewis CG
Class
2027
Height
6'5"
HS
Walled Lake Western
|
MI
Juniors I’m Tracking
Lewis is a player that I’ve been very high on for some years now. He’s a true student...
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Dean Lewis

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State: Michigan
School: Walled Lake Western
Club: Legacy Basketball Club
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Demariante Givens

Demariante Givens

MI
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Demariante
Givens PG
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
HS
Saginaw Heritage
|
MI
Juniors I’m Tracking
Givens can flat out hoop. I haven’t scouted him lately, but I know the last time that I...
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Demariante Givens

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State: Michigan
School: Saginaw Heritage
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Braydon Nemmers

Braydon Nemmers

MI
C
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS C
CLASS 2027
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Braydon
Nemmers C
Class
2027
Height
6'8"
HS
Caledonia
|
MI
Juniors I’m Tracking
Nemmers is a player that I definitely have my eye on. This is a young man with tons...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Braydon Nemmers

State: Michigan
School: Caledonia
Club: Highland Premier
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Braylon Byrd

Braylon Byrd

MI
SF/PF
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SF/PF
CLASS 2027
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Braylon
Byrd SF/PF
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
HS
Skyline (Ann Abor, Mi)
|
MI
Juniors I’m Tracking
I love Ann Arbor Skyline players. They come with high basketball IQ’s and understanding of pace and game...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Braylon Byrd

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State: Michigan
School: Skyline (Ann Abor, Mi)
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Peyton Merlington

Peyton Merlington

MI
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS N/A
CLASS 2027
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Peyton
Merlington
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
HS
Battle Creek Pennfield
|
MI
Juniors I’m Tracking
Merlington caught my eye at the Prep Hoops Top 250 Expo. He has size to combine with a...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Peyton Merlington

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State: Michigan
School: Battle Creek Pennfield
Club: United Persuit
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