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<p>There was a collection of top notch talent at the Prep Hoops Circuit's Great Lake Challenge. The event at HYPE in Dearborn Heights drew some exciting teams and players. We're going to name an All-Tournament Team for the 17u bracket.</p>
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<p>* Please keep in mind that it's impossible to see all players at all times, so this is solely based off what I was able to see while watching over 10 teams and almost 100 players.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Flagg was just an elite athlete, probably the most athletic in the building. He showed that he was an above the rim finisher by scoring with both 1 and 2 handed flushes. Flagg was able to finish through defenders and score and get to the free throw line. Defensively, I really liked the way that he closed out on shooters, altering shots and being a difference maker on both ends.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Thomas is a strong guard that might have actually played better with and through contact. He drew a foul when trailing in transition and drew another on a touch floater. Thomas had some showtime moments at the Great Lakes Challenge, including a 1 handed emphatic dunk finish. Thomas was able to use strength and skill to get defenders out of guarding position. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Cannon was letting the game come to him on Day 1, but day 2 is winning day and he was much more aggressive. Cannon attacked the rim off the bounce and finished and drew fouls. He was just more comfortable playing at a faster pace than most and he used that to his advantage. Cannon attacked and scored in traffic and through contact. There were times when he simply beat the defense and made them flip their hips.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">I was thoroughly impressed with this young man. Clark has the ability to dominate near the rim. All weekend, he seemed to know how, when and where to position himself for a rebound. I couldn't even begin to estimate his rebound total. Clark consistently earned high percentage looks at the rim at the Great Lakes Challenge. He scored from put backs, to post feeds to 2 dribble power drives.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">This was my first time seeing Mckinley play and I really liked his game and his upside as a prospect. The [program_tooltip program_id='3165936' first='PRE' last='Hoopz'] wing was a downhill scorer that seemed to play on a slant from half court. Mckinley was especially comfortable and strong when going to his right. His highlights when I saw him included a 1 handed transition dunk and a catch and spin move in traffic that led to a score.</p>
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There was a collection of top notch talent at the Prep Hoops Circuit's Great Lake Challenge. The event at HYPE in Dearborn Heights drew some exciting teams and players. We're going to name an All-Tournament Team for the 17u bracket.
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HEIGHT
6'3"
POS
CG
CLASS
2026
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HEIGHT
6'2"
POS
SF/SG/SG
CLASS
2028
State:
Michigan
School:
Loyola hs Detroit
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