He was a very good role player in club hoops, did the little things, and won a ton of games. I appreciate Michalenko’s offensive rebounding, shot block/rim-protecting, and unslefish/skilled passing. When he is back in high school ball, I think Tygen will score plenty of points and put up solid numbers this winter. He will certainly be a matchup for most teams with his height and all-around game.

-Long & slim but has a natural feel, unselfish player & passer

-O-board in traffic, quick putback score

-Space & shoot 3-ball, high arcing & soft, showed extended range

-Played some solid help-side defense

-Corner to wing assist, found Wavrin for a triple

-Swing assist to Thompson for a triple

-Fought for an O-board, secured it, inside-out assist to Hayes for a 3

-Transition AND1 body control score, made FT for a 3pt play

-Swing assist to Wavrin for a triple, smart pass

-Transition assist late

-Timely steal down the stretch

-Great assist to a cutting Wavrin

-Long & lanky, natural instincts, makes great reads for blocks/steals, smart player

-Proven to be a solid role player in club ball, ready to be a stud in school ball

The 6’4” SF from Kenmare has provided Bearstail with interior toughness. Tygen battled an ankle injury for most of the HS season, which prevented him from having the season he was expecting. In the last 3 tournaments, he has shown why Prep Hoops Dakota was so high on him. Michalenko finishes at a high level in transition. In half-court, he will make the correct play, whether that means posting up, stepping out for 3, or making a pass to a cutting offensive player. Defensively, he moves his feet to stay with guards and has the toughness to match up against guys 1-2” taller. Tygen is also a great shot blocker with anticipation and timing.

-5 points

-Impressive length for a ’29 wing

-Nice anticipation for a blocked shot, used his left hand

-Held D & swatted a shot with those long arms

-Did not back down from the athletic Falcons

-Tough defensive rebound, fouled, bonus FT’s, hit 1/2

-Good work contesting with a high hand, forced missed jump shots

-Cut, catch, score, reverse layup finish, crafty, extended the lead to 5 early 2nd half

-Another blocked shot, great timing vs. a quality athlete

-Ball pressure & forced a TO with 6 secs on the clock

-Offensive board putback as time expired, cut the lead to 1

Tygen has a very diverse offensive skill set. Michalenko is a three-level scorer, but also a great passer for his size. Defensively, he has great instincts that allow him to get into passing lanes. Tygen battled through a bad ankle sprain and missed about a month of the season. He’s back to full strength and will be a key piece of the Bearstail team.

-I am intrigued with his length as a frosh lead guard, improved shooter

-Expecting Tygen to start and be an impact player immediately

-Skilled beyond his years, makes positive plays all over the court, versatile scorer

-Projected to start at PG, varsity burn last year & looks promising, does it all well

-Handles & passes well, capable from 3, space-creating spin-move, high upside