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5 D1 Players To Watch Tonight

5 D1 Players To Watch Tonight
Scott Hankamp
Scott Hankamp February 23, 2026 @ 08:14 AM
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Brennan Elling
Brennan Elling 6'5" | PF/C | 2026
MI
Marvin Moore
Marvin Moore 6'0" | PG/CG | 2026
MI
Chase Carson
Chase Carson 6'2" | SF/SG | 2027
MI
CJ Hairston
CJ Hairston 5'9" | PG | 2027
MI
Ben Geerdes
Ben Geerdes 6'3" | SG | 2027
MI
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The state playoffs tip off with first round action tonight! We're going to take a look at 5 Division 1 players to watch in tonight's action.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2369325"],"_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-699c60beaf2b0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reeths-Puffer will head to Muskegon tonight and take on Mona Shores in the first round of District 51. Moore is a versatile guard that can create and score. He's shifty with the ball and recently scored his 1000th point. It should be fun to see if he can spark his team to a playoff win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140469"],"_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-699c60beaf363"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If you like to watch tough guards, then this might be the game for you. Caledonia will be the host gym for District 8 and they will take on Thornapple Kellogg. Geerdes can help his team make a very nice playoff run. His effort, energy and willingness to defend at a high level will all be key in the team's success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2141007"],"_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-699c60beaf3b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Don't sleep on this Lakeland team. They have the ability to make a run. And if they do, Carson will be playing a key role. He's a solid shooter that can spark his team. Carson is more than willing to work off the ball to create space and good looks at the rim. Check him out tonight at West Bloomfield High School!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2898784"],"_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-699c60beaf40c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Elling and his Oxford team play tonight at home in District 25. I highly suggest taking the chance to see Elling play. He can play a combination power ball and finesse ball. Elling can work down low and stretch out to the high post. He can also go high post, stretch the D, and work his way back in.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140484"],"_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-699c60beaf457"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hairston has had sort of a breakout season. He will try to lead his Royal Oak team to a win against Warren Mott tonight. Hairston has put up some big scoring numbers this season and looks due for the same in this first round matchup. I'm willing to bet that he can turn defense into offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The state playoffs tip off with first round action tonight! We're going to take a look at 5 Division 1 players to watch in tonight's action.

Marvin Moore

Marvin Moore

MI
PG/CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG/CG
CLASS 2026
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Marvin
Moore PG/CG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Reeths-Puffer
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MI
5 D1 Players To Watch Tonight
Reeths-Puffer will head to Muskegon tonight and take on Mona Shores in the first round of District 51....
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Marvin Moore

Twitter
State: Michigan
School: Reeths-Puffer
Club: West Michigan Lakers
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Ben Geerdes

Ben Geerdes

MI
SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Ben
Geerdes SG
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
HS
Caledonia
|
MI
5 D1 Players To Watch Tonight
If you like to watch tough guards, then this might be the game for you. Caledonia will be...
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Ben Geerdes

State: Michigan
School: Caledonia
Club: NorthCoast Premier
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Chase Carson

Chase Carson

MI
SF/SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SF/SG
CLASS 2027
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Chase
Carson SF/SG
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
HS
Lakeland
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MI
5 D1 Players To Watch Tonight
Don’t sleep on this Lakeland team. They have the ability to make a run. And if they do,...
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Chase Carson

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State: Michigan
School: Lakeland
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Brennan Elling

Brennan Elling

MI
PF/C
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF/C
CLASS 2026
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Brennan
Elling PF/C
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
Oxford
|
MI
5 D1 Players To Watch Tonight
Elling and his Oxford team play tonight at home in District 25. I highly suggest taking the chance...
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Brennan Elling

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State: Michigan
School: Oxford
Club: North Oakland Wolfpack
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CJ Hairston

CJ Hairston

MI
PG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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CJ
Hairston PG
Class
2027
Height
5'9"
HS
Royal Oak
|
MI
5 D1 Players To Watch Tonight
Hairston has had sort of a breakout season. He will try to lead his Royal Oak team to...
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State: Michigan
School: Royal Oak
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