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5 Careers That Tip Off With Tryouts

5 Careers That Tip Off With Tryouts
Scott Hankamp
Scott Hankamp November 14, 2025 @ 07:35 AM
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Max Westerdale
Max Westerdale 6'1" | PG/SG | 2029
MI
Jay McPherson
Jay McPherson 5'11" | 2029
MI
Austen Suardini
Austen Suardini 5'8" | PG | 2029
MI
Jace Opoku
Jace Opoku 5'11" | PG | 2029
MI
Mikey Bauman
Mikey Bauman 6'2" | CG/SG | 2029
MI
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tryouts have begun and the excitement for high school basketball season continues to grow. There will be highly skilled freshman all over the state of Michigan. We're going to take a look at 5 of the notable freshman that are starting their high school basketball careers this week. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2844038"],"_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-69173083646e0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This one seems obvious and this will be a name you see and hear a lot from in the coming years. Jace just has a different level of 'feel for the game' than most freshman. He understands runs and flow and plays the game accordingly. All that said, let's not forget that Jace can be a highlight reel as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2957220"],"_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-6917308364799"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I'm not going to say "remember this name" because you probably already do. Not at all surprising that Westerdale has a pure jumper with deep range on it. But Max's game is way more than that. He can see space and attack off the bounce. I'm looking forward to 4 more years of a Westerdale to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2956568"],"_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-69173083647fe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He may just be a freshman, but there have been whispers about McPherson for some time now. He combines the use of concise dribble combos and elite foot speed. This allows McPherson to pull defenders out of a guarding position and put himself in attacking position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2897633"],"_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-6917308364860"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Suardini does all of us old school basketball fans a favor. He's a true point guard's PG. He has a terrific game from the neck up, especially for a freshman. Suardini sees, feels and thinks the game at such a high level for a freshman. It will be fun to watch his game continue to grow as he stars in his high school career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2802595"],"_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-69173083648c0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bauman has the ability to make a lot of noise in the Traverse City area over the next 4 years. He's the type of talent that can't be pigeonholed into a position as a freshman. Bauman can just go hoop. He has a nice frame and I've seen him make some really impressive passes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Tryouts have begun and the excitement for high school basketball season continues to grow. There will be highly skilled freshman all over the state of Michigan. We're going to take a look at 5 of the notable freshman that are starting their high school basketball careers this week.

Jace Opoku

Jace Opoku

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG
CLASS 2029
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2029
Height
5'11"
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Rockford
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MI
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Max Westerdale

Max Westerdale

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2029
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Max
Westerdale PG/SG
Class
2029
Height
6'1"
HS
Grosse Ile
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MI
5 Careers That Tip Off With Tryouts
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Jay McPherson

Jay McPherson

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS N/A
CLASS 2029
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Jay
McPherson
Class
2029
Height
5'11"
HS
St. Mary
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MI
5 Careers That Tip Off With Tryouts
He may just be a freshman, but there have been whispers about McPherson for some time now. He...
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School: St. Mary
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Austen Suardini

Austen Suardini

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG
CLASS 2029
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Austen
Suardini PG
Class
2029
Height
5'8"
HS
Brighton
|
MI
5 Careers That Tip Off With Tryouts
Suardini does all of us old school basketball fans a favor. He’s a true point guard’s PG. He...
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Austen Suardini

State: Michigan
School: Brighton
Club: South Blvd Soldiers - Pontiac, MI
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Mikey Bauman

Mikey Bauman

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG/SG
CLASS 2029
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Mikey
Bauman CG/SG
Class
2029
Height
6'2"
HS
Traverse City St. Francis
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MI
5 Careers That Tip Off With Tryouts
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School: Traverse City St. Francis
Club: NorthCoast Premier
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