Recruiting Report: Xander Middleton (2022)
There is next level talent spread out all over the state of Michigan. Xander Middleton Xander Middleton 6'5" | SG Monroe | 2022 State MI is one of the skilled basketball players in the state that has been, and should…
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Continue ReadingThere is next level talent spread out all over the state of Michigan. Xander Middleton Xander Middleton 6'5" | SG Monroe | 2022 State MI is one of the skilled basketball players in the state that has been, and should continue to be, targeted as a recruit by college coaches. Let’s take an inside look at Middleton as a prospect and his recruitment.
NAME
Xander Middleton Xander Middleton 6'5" | SG Monroe | 2022 State MI
GRADUATION YEAR
2022
HEIGHT
6-4
POSITION
Shooting Guard
SCHOOL
Monroe
GPA
3.9
GRASSROOTS PROGRAM
Hopson Elite
STRENGTHS OF HIS GAME
– Can play multiple positions: Middleton can slide to the small forward spot and is a much facilitator
– Basketball IQ: He’s a student of the game. You can tell that he has a natural feel for the flow of the game.
– Court vision: Middleton keeps his head on a swivel and looks over and by defenders.
– Shooting: He has a nice looking jumper that he can get off cleanly even with a hand in his face.
– Coachability / Work ethic: Middleton likes to be coached and can be counted on to strive to improve.
– 3 level scorer: He is a threat to score at every level.
– Rebounding: Middleton has a nose for the ball and can track it down from the perimeter.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT
– Ball handling
– Strength / Athleticism
ULTIMATE BASKETBALL GOAL
“Make it to the next level and play college basketball and win another district title my senior year of high school. Become the best basketball player I can be.” – Xander Middleton Xander Middleton 6'5" | SG Monroe | 2022 State MI
RECRUITMENT
Xander Middleton Xander Middleton 6'5" | SG Monroe | 2022 State MI ’s recruitment is currently open. He has drawn a lot of interest from a variety of schools. As grassroots season carries on and his senior season approaches, college coaches would be well advised to give him a long look. In my opinion, Middleton has a really nice upside as a prospect. Below is a list of schools that have shown interest.
Alma College
Dean College
Oberlin College
Sienna Heights University
U of M Dearborn
Babson College
Fairmont State University
Northland College
Madonna University
Heidelberg University
Case Western Reserve University
Malone University
Concordia University – Ann Arbor
Kalamazoo College