Michigan Prospect Spotlights
There are a lot of talented prospects in all different classes in Michigan. Today, we will take an inside look at 3 of those players. Michael Murphy Grad Year: 2024 Position: CG School: Northview Grassroots: GR Storm Strengths: Getting in…
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Continue ReadingThere are a lot of talented prospects in all different classes in Michigan. Today, we will take an inside look at 3 of those players.
Michael Murphy
Grad Year: 2024
Position: CG
School: Northview
Grassroots: GR Storm
Strengths:
- Getting in the lane and passing to an open shooter – Breaks down the D and hits shooters
- Get to the rim and finish through contact
- Jumper – He can knock it down from anywhere on the floor
- Gets the ball up the floor quickly off the dribble and initiates the offense immediately
- Good handles that rocks defenders – Can blow by the defense
Areas To Improve:
- Pull up jumper
- Shooting mechanics
Biggest Moment In Basketball:
“Biggest moment is just traveling over the Midwest competing and winning some of these tournaments against some of the best talent out there.” – Michael Murphy
Goals:
“My goal is to just compete on a high level of high school basketball and AAU and hopefully it takes me somewhere where I can continue to play.” – Michael Murphy
Andrew Sniesak
Grad Year: 2023
Position: Forward
School: Armada High School
Grassroots: UTS Elite 15u
Strengths:
- Open court ball handling- can find and deliver to open teammates in transition
- Runs the floor
- Rebounding on both ends
- Post work
- Work ethic and coachability
Areas To Improve:
- 3 point shot
- Defensive versatility – wants to be able to guard every position
Biggest Moment In Basketball:
“My biggest moment in basketball so far is helping my team to a district semifinal triple overtime win against our rival Brown City. I contributed 28 points (three 3 pointers), 15 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 blocks.” – Andrew Sniesak
Goals:
“My ultimate goal is to play college basketball. My short term goal is to be a good teammate, improve my skills, and win!” – Andrew Sniesak
Nathan Steinman
Grad Year: 2022
Position: Point Guard
School: Clarkston High School
Strengths:
- Leader on and off the court
- Nice jumper with good range
- Versatile defender- He can effectively guard the 1-4
- High basketball IQ – Understands the game and what his team needs
- Good court vision – Sees the entire court
Areas To Improve:
- Dribble drive
- Making his game more explosive
Biggest Basketball Moment:
“The coolest moment was being on a Clarkston team that had a chance to win states.” – Nathan Steinman
Goals:
“My goals for basketball are to get a D1 scholarship and become the best basketball player I can be.” – Nathan Steinman