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I was able to attend a players workout in Adrian. The workout was put on by the Midwest Stampede, who can often be found in the Prep Hoops Circuit. There were 5 players in attendance: Micah Saunders Micah Saunders 6'0"…
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Continue ReadingI was able to attend a players workout in Adrian. The workout was put on by the Midwest Stampede, who can often be found in the Prep Hoops Circuit. There were 5 players in attendance: Micah Saunders Micah Saunders 6'0" | SG Adrian | 2023 FL , Kurtis Choate, Brennan McKenzie Brennan McKenzie 6'0" | PG Adrian | 2023 FL , Grant Stockford Grant Stockford 6'2" | SF Clinton | 2023 State MI , and Joe Francis Joe Francis 6'4" | SG Adrian | 2022 State MI . It was a tough workout, starting with ballhandling, where they focused on improving their handles in the short and long term. They then transitioned to shooting where players got a ton of shots off from a variety of spots on the floor. The group finished the night using dribble moves and finishing at the rim. The vibe at the workout was tremendous. Their was a huge heir of positivity with the players constantly supporting one another.
Kurtis Choate
2023, Guard, Adrian
Choate kept a good low base throughout the ball handling drills. When shooting, he snapped the ball off quickly and was at his best when he was able to set his feet and get squared up. Choate heated up from the left corner during the shooting portion of the workout. He was a hard worker throughout the night.
Joe Francis Joe Francis 6'4" | SG Adrian | 2022 State MI
2022, G, Adrian
Francis has elite written all over him. He has a pretty long frame and makes his jumper look effortless. Francis has a softness on his jumper that allows the ball to snap through the bottom of the net. He just looks super smooth in all facets of his game. When they worked on dribble moves and finishing, Francis flashed long strides that help give him a real nice vertical speed down the court.
Brennan McKenzie Brennan McKenzie 6'0" | PG Adrian | 2023 FL
2023, G, Adrian
McKenzie looked really good in the ball handling drills, pounding the ball with a quick dribble. He kept his upper body consistent and controlled on his jumper and shot very well from the right side of the floor. McKenzie showed solid straight line speed with the ball in his hands and that he could go either way with it.
Micah Saunders Micah Saunders 6'0" | SG Adrian | 2023 FL
2023, G, Adrian
Saunders did a nice job really working himself and sitting down low in the ball handling portion of the workout. He flashed some really quick hands and kept the ball in front when needed. Saunders had nice rotation on the ball during the shooting drills. He stayed focused on the rim throughout the entire shot.
Grant Stockford Grant Stockford 6'2" | SF Clinton | 2023 State MI
2023, G/F, Clinton
Stockford is a terrific all around athlete and he went at everything 100%. He can go up for a shot or finish off balance, but stay focused and regain control in the air. Stockford rises up on his jumper which will help him shoot over top of a defender. He has strong legs and never seems to tire.