Bank Hoops Underclassmen Camp: Alive on the Lakeshore

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bank Hoops organization provided a competitive and deep field this past weekend for the annual Underclassmen Camp. A strong contingent of players from the Lakeshore stood out. Following are five that caught my eye broken down by class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Class of 2029 </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2815567' first='Anthony' last='Lambers'] <strong>6-1 Muskegon </strong>Continued to show the carry skill that makes him such an intriguing prospect. Simply put a "born to shoot" to prospect. However not in the traditional long range gunner role. In his freshman season that was the role he played on a deep Big Red squad. This past weekend showed the ability to move his game into the mid-range. Did this off the bounce and often with the use of a pump fake that is opened up by the deep range. Impressed with how quickly he set his feet and kept his shoulders squared to the basket on penetration. Stays in motion off the ball and relocates well to open spots. Appears to have thinned out a bit and has gotten taller. The thinner frame did not mean less strength though. Sought out contact during drill stations and showed the force to finish through contact. Looks ready for a bigger role as a sophomore and should have a big year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3678988' first='Mikey' last='Himes'] <strong>6-0 Muskegon Mona Shores</strong> A recent transfer to Mona Shores. I first caught Himes in JV action last year with Ludington. In that contest Himes put down multiple dunks in traffic. You don't see that often in JV games in Northern Mivhigan. I wondered how he would fare in a new locale and in the deep field on Sunday. Quick answer... just fine. Slightly longer answer... maybe even better. Himes lived above the rim at 6-0. Simply put, this is an elite run and jump athlete. You don't see many players at this size who can up this quickly. The rest of the game appears to be coming along. Was a better ball handler than I remembered from the regular season. This allowed him to get his spots easily in the mid-range. Once there has no problem rising over any defender. Good release point on the jumper. Got it off at the highest point. Played with outstanding energy and intensity all day. As this list will show. Shores has some serious young depth in their program. I will be curious to see what kind of role he can carve out in the upcoming year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Class of 2030 </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3587081' first='Axel' last='Mogren'] <strong>6-5 Grand Haven </strong>We can't let the Muskegon schools have all the fun. Mogren drew the short straw as one of the shortest players in jumbo sized post drill station. But don't misread that, he is not small. Showed a strong base in his lower body. This allowed him to get low and hold his spot on the block against bigger and beefier opponents. Good movement for his size and showed a soft touch around the basket. Like others on this list, part of deep program with a deep 2030 class as well. I will be watching to see if he can develop to impact at the varsity level this season. Based on what I saw this past weekend that is a distinct possibility.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2876124' first='Kamani' last='Moore Walker'] <strong>5-10 Muskegon</strong> (pictured) This was a deep and talented field. Plenty of physically advanced elite athlete types. Of all the players that 'looked" their age. Moore-Walker was arguably the best. The diminutive Big Red guard was simply electric with the ball in his hands. Shifty with elite change of direction ability already. While he got to the basket at will. Played with his head up and was a willing passer. Competed hard within a drill station that was arguably the most competitive in the field. Very young, but did still seem to be figuring out what to do while playing off the ball. Probably hasn't had to do it much yet in his career. That being said, was a good movement shooter with deep range. This will be important as it will defenders from sagging off him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Day'Ari Lashley 6-1 Muskegon Mona</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> First caught this explosive wing in the summer with the Battle Creek Ball Dawgs. There he put on a show in defeating a Family squad that was playing up an age group. He kept up the momentum this past weekend in Grand Rapids. Good ball handler and passer. But this is a true scoring two guard. Plays with an impressive and natural sense of balance on penetration. Isn't going to get knocked off his spot on drives. Accordingly plays off of two feet once he gets into paint. This belies his slender build. Elevates nicely and can hang in the air while waiting for a play to develop. Strong hands and can finish with authority at and above the rim. Deservedly so earned one of the top players in the camp honors. A name to know in Michigan's still developing 2030 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->