Preview – Michigan Cagers 17u
INTRO The Michigan Cagers 17u team will tip off their summer grassroots season this weekend. They are a team that scouts and coaches should keep an eye on. The Cagers are coached by cagey veteran John Strong. Under his tutelage,…
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The Michigan Cagers 17u team will tip off their summer grassroots season this weekend. They are a team that scouts and coaches should keep an eye on. The Cagers are coached by cagey veteran John Strong. Under his tutelage, the players are sure to improve and will play smart and efficient basketball.
The team has a wide array of talent. Jaylen Hodges Jaylen Hodges 6'3" | PG Bridgeport | 2021 State MI is a fantastic athlete that can take over in transition. Michael Calhoun is a strong and physical force in the paint. Devan Wilson is a do it all veteran that will add scoring punch. Jesse Lawson, Jr Jesse Lawson, Jr 6'4" | CG Walled Lake Northern | 2021 State MI is a versatile and athletic perimeter player while Michael Cemezar will add a high IQ ball handler. Ryan Brenner Ryan Brenner 6'4" | SF Frankenmuth | 2021 State MI brings size to the backcourt and Spencer Willman gives the squad an energy player. Jovantae Jones and Makhi McCombs are both underrated athletes that are grinders on the court. Isiah Harris Isiah Harris 6'2" | SF Orchard Lake St. Mary's | 2020 State MI is another high IQ player that could be on the verge of really busting out next season. 6 of the players on the roster are ranked by Prep Hoops Michigan. Even more impressive are the player’s GPA’s, making them all very recruitable at every level.
THE ROSTER
Jovantae Jones (2021, 6-2, PG, Carrollton)
Jaylen Hodges Jaylen Hodges 6'3" | PG Bridgeport | 2021 State MI (2021, 6-4, PG, Bridgeport)
Isiah Harris Isiah Harris 6'2" | SF Orchard Lake St. Mary's | 2020 State MI (2021, 6-3, CG, Clarkston)
Makhi McCombs (2021, 6-2, F, Flushing)
Michael Cemezar (2021, 5-9, PG, Goodrich)
Ryan Brenner Ryan Brenner 6'4" | SF Frankenmuth | 2021 State MI (2021, 6-4, SG, Frankenmuth)
Michael Calhoun (2022, 6-5, C, Riverview Gabriel Richard)
Spencer Willman (2021, 6-0, SG, Flushing)
Jesse Lawson, Jr Jesse Lawson, Jr 6'4" | CG Walled Lake Northern | 2021 State MI (2021, 6-3, CG, Walled Lake Northern)
Devan Wilson (2021, 6-1, PG, Grand Ledge)
SCHEDULE
7/24-7/26: Next Level Classic; Indianapolis, IN.
8/1-8/2: Indy Invitational; Fishers, IN.
8/8-8/9: USA Hoops Basketball Summer Classic; Noblesville, IN.
8/15-8/16: Bucket Battle; Noblesville, IN.
8/21-8/23: The Finals/Gatorade Invite; Westfield, IN.