20 Sophomores And 1 Reason To Watch Them Play
In anticipation of high school season tipping off, we looked at 20 seniors and juniors and gave 1 reason that you should watch each of them play.
Now let’s look at 20 sophomores and and 1 reason to see each of them play.
Merritt Alderink Merritt Alderink 6'7" | PF Zeeland West | 2024 State #245 Nation MI (PF, Zeeland West)
Reason to see him play: If you’re looking for a powerhouse in the paint, this is your guy.
Kendall Bentley Kendall Bentley 6'2" | SG River Rouge | 2024 State MI (SG, River Rouge)
Reason to see him play: Bentley has a terrific mid range game off the wing.
Durral Brooks Durral Brooks 6'2" | PG Grand Rapids Catholic Central | 2024 State MI (PG, Grand Rapids Catholic Central)
Reason to see him play: He’s a polished point with grown man strength.
Joey Cabana Joey Cabana 6'2" | CG Chelsea | 2024 State MI (SG, Chelsea)
Reason to see him play: He’s the most improved player athletically in the state.
Ayden Davis Ayden Davis 6'9" | C Onsted | 2024 State MI (C, Onsted)
Reason to see him play: He could be a dominant big this season, that can also step out and bury a mid range jumper.
Nathan Johnson Nathan Johnson 6'5" | SG Grand Rapids Christian | 2024 State MI (SF, Grand Rapids Christian)
Reason to see him play: Johnson is a terrific young leader that will have a huge impact on both ends of the floor.
Derrick King Jr. (PG, Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills)
Reason to see him play: He has nearly unmatched aggressiveness on both ends of the floor.
Chas Lewless Chas Lewless 6'3" | PG Detroit King | 2024 KS (PG, Detroit Catholic Central)
Reason to see him play: Lewless just gets it. He might have the highest basketball IQ in the class.
Gio Lutfy Gio Lutfy 6'2" | SG Lutheran North | 2024 State MI (SG, Lutheran North)
Reason to see him play: Coming off a strong summer and fall, it will be fun to watch it translate to high school season.
Duncan Moffitt Duncan Moffitt 5'10" | PG Jackson Northwest | 2024 State MI (PG, Jackson Northwest)
Reason to see him play: That step back jumper is definitely worth a watch come high school season.
Bryce O’Mara Bryce O’Mara 6'7" Grand Blanc Community S | 2024 MI (PF, Grand Blanc)
Reason to see him play: He has as much upside as any post prospect in this class.
Anthony Ribel Anthony Ribel 6'3" | SG Traverse City Central | 2024 State MI (SG, Traverse City Central)
Reason to see him play: Ribel has improved a ton and is a terrific scorer in transition.
EJ Ryans EJ Ryans 6'4" | SG Northview | 2024 State #224 Nation MI (CG, Northview)
Reason to see him play: After seeing him take home the King of the Hill title at Let’s Get Ready, I can tell you with the utmost confidence, he’s a must see player.
Dontez Scott Dontez Scott 6'0" | PG Summit Academy North | 2024 State MI (PG, Summit Academy)
Reason to see him play: His acceleration and first step speed are truly elite.
Daniel Smythe Daniel Smythe 6'3" | CG Orchard Lake St. Mary's | 2024 State MI (SG, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s)
Reason to see him play: Give him space and he’ll shoot the back end off the ball.
Mason Struck Mason Struck 6'6" | PF Chesaning | 2024 State MI (PF, Chesaning)
Reason to see him play: He might be the best in the state at doing the dirty work like setting screens.
Noah Vanlaningham Noah Vanlaningham 5'10" | SG Mattawan | 2024 State MI (SG, Mattawan)
Reason to see him play: The number of hours that this young man spends in the gym, he deserves a crowd.
Donnie Watts III Donnie Watts III 6'0" | CG West Bloomfield | 2024 State MI (CG, Detroit Renaissance)
Reason to see him play: He’s so exciting offensively with his ability to score in bunches.
James Weaver James Weaver 5'10" | CG River Rouge | 2024 State MI (PG, River Rouge)
Reason to see him play: If he runs the point in high school like he did in grassroots season, he’ll see his name in headlines.
MJ Yeager MJ Yeager 5'10" | PG Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central | 2024 State MI (PG, Nouvel Catholic Central)
Reason to see him play: Yeager is an elite shooter from behind the arc.