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17u Guards From The West Side To Watch At Rumble In The Rapids

17u Guards From The West Side To Watch At Rumble In The Rapids
Scott Hankamp
Scott Hankamp April 22, 2026 @ 06:00 AM
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Christian Walden
Christian Walden 5'7" | PG/SG | 2027
MI
Kingtrell Johnson
Kingtrell Johnson 5'9" | SG/PG | 2027
MI
Chaos Davis
Chaos Davis 2027
MI
Javarion Boyd-Franklin
Javarion Boyd-Franklin 6'0" | PG/SG | 2027
MI
Micah Kugle
Micah Kugle 5'11" | PG/SG | 2028
MI
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Hoops Circuit in Michigan will follow up the Great Lakes Challenge in Dearborn Heights with the Rumble In The Rapids in Grand Rapids. We're going to preview the event by taking a closer look at some of the 17u guards to watch that are from the west side of the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2446826"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69e7f564b16ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Boyd-Franklin is coming off a really good high school season where he was named a SMAC All-Conference player. He can play at a high speed with a tough change of direction that can really pressure his defender. Boyd-Franklin is a high speed and high energy defender that can cause turnover issues for opposing guards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2835843"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69e7f564b1775"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2835843' first='Chaos' last='Davis'] should be a really fun player to watch this weekend at Rumble In The Rapids. The Manistee guard showed during high school season that he can put points on the scoreboard. Davis can get rolling on the offensive end and score in pockets. He can turn heads if he gets hot this weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2840056"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69e7f564b17c3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With Loy Norrix graduating some guards, Johnson is ready in the wings. He's a quick and explosive guard that can take defenders out of guarding position. Johnson can create off the bounce, both for himself and his teammates, This could be a breakout day for him with Team BUL 17u.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2409102"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69e7f564b1808"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Stevensville Lakeshore lead guard will be playing up with Team Soil 17u UA Rise team. He's a dangerous, and very efficient, shooter from beyond the arc. Kugle is a solid ball handler that can dribble against pressure and advance the ball with the bounce and the pass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3586952"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69e7f564b184b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Walden will be a lead guard to keep an eye on at Rumble In The Rapids. I'm betting that he'll have an influence on a game this weekend with his ability to find the open man and get them the ball. Walden is a solid passer that can hit his man on time and on target.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The Prep Hoops Circuit in Michigan will follow up the Great Lakes Challenge in Dearborn Heights with the Rumble In The Rapids in Grand Rapids. We're going to preview the event by taking a closer look at some of the 17u guards to watch that are from the west side of the state.

Javarion Boyd-Franklin

Javarion Boyd-Franklin

MI
PG/SG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2027
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Javarion
Boyd-Franklin PG/SG
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
HS
Portage Northern
|
MI
17u Guards From The West Side To Watch At Rumble In The Rapids
Boyd-Franklin is coming off a really good high school season where he was named a SMAC All-Conference player....
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State: Michigan
School: Portage Northern
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Chaos Davis

Chaos Davis

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CLASS 2027
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Chaos
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Class
2027
MI
17u Guards From The West Side To Watch At Rumble In The Rapids
Chaos Davis should be a really fun player to watch this weekend at Rumble In The Rapids. The...
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State: Michigan
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Kingtrell Johnson

Kingtrell Johnson

HEIGHT 5'9"
POS SG/PG
CLASS 2027
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Johnson SG/PG
Class
2027
Height
5'9"
HS
Loy Norrix
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MI
17u Guards From The West Side To Watch At Rumble In The Rapids
With Loy Norrix graduating some guards, Johnson is ready in the wings. He’s a quick and explosive guard...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Kingtrell Johnson

State: Michigan
School: Loy Norrix
Club: Team bul
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Micah Kugle

Micah Kugle

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2028
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Micah
Kugle PG/SG
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
HS
Lakeshore
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MI
17u Guards From The West Side To Watch At Rumble In The Rapids
The Stevensville Lakeshore lead guard will be playing up with Team Soil 17u UA Rise team. He’s a...
Written by Scott Hankamp
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Micah Kugle

State: Michigan
School: Lakeshore
Club: team soil
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Christian Walden

Christian Walden

HEIGHT 5'7"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2027
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2027
Height
5'7"
HS
Portage Central
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MI
17u Guards From The West Side To Watch At Rumble In The Rapids
Walden will be a lead guard to keep an eye on at Rumble In The Rapids. I’m betting...
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