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Wayland Union 2015 Forward Lacey James’ Player Profile

12 Nov

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•Height  6’9
Weight  225
Position G/F/C

•High School  Wayland Union High School
Summer team  ACB Bank Hoops
Graduation Year  2015

•Players you try to model your game after?
Kevin Durant

•Important Stats 18pts 10reb 3ast 1stls 3blks

•Most memorable game in your career so far?
Beating Jackson Lumen Christi in Regional Finals in overtime. Packed game, was fun and competitive game.

⁃How did this past high school season go for you and your team?
Had a good year, one game away from playing in Breslin at state finals. We let that game slip, but my team and myself really matured and realize what we need to do to be in that position again.

•Colleges that you would like to attend?
I don’t have a specific college just want to attend a school that I feel comfortable, happy, and is going to prepare me to be successful on and off the court.

•Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?
Teams in the following conferences – Horizon, MAC, Missouri Valley Conference, the Big West, Colonial Athletic Assoc, (CAA), Conference USA…

•What makes you unique from other players at your position?
My height, arm length, speed, ability to get my own shot and most important my work ethic.

•Strengths and areas you are improving in?
Create my shot off the dribble, explosion.

•How did the past AAU season go?
Went well, but shorter than wanted with spending July with medical inquiries with an athletic heart.

•What role do you see yourself having this year for your team?
Being a leader on and off the court. Making sure my teammates get better as a player and as a person.

•What will a coach be getting out of you at the next level?
Being a leader, knowing and playing my role. My hardwork and dedication, and helping my team to win.

•What will go into your decision about choosing a college?
Relationship with the coach before attending, feeling comfortable on campus.

•Most influential person in your life? Why?
My mom, being a single parent and working as hard as she does to make me happy. She taught me how to work hard, she pushes me on and off the court especially in the classroom. Always there for me in any situation.

•Legacy you want to leave at your school?
I want everyone to know you can do anything, just have to work hard for it, do the right thing but most important be in touch with God. Believe in reaching your goal and don’t let anyone stop you from getting it.

•Where do you see yourself in 15 years?
I see myself in the NBA.
•Highlight Tape

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqncDqCWcPM
•Fun/ interesting fact about you?
Funny guy, like to play jokes.

•Awards, Accomplishments, other comments?
All-Conference, honorable mention All-State

•Academic Information
3.4 GPA

•Email?
ljhoops@hotmail.com

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Lowell 2017 Guard Matt Beachler Player Profile

30 Aug

IMG_4036• Height, Weight, and position?
6’2”, 160 lbs., SG

• High School, Summer team and Graduation Year?
Lowell High School, Michigan Mustangs, Class of 2017

• Players you try to model your game after?
Nik Stauskus

• Important Stats
Avg 14 ppg freshman year & lead the team with 3’s made (50).

• Most memorable game in your career so far?
Beating Grand Rapids Christian for the first time in school history.

⁃ How did this past high school season go for you and your team?
Ended the high school regular season 10-10 and 3rd in the OK White Conference.

• Colleges that you would like to attend?
Undecided

• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?
Central Michigan University, Spring Arbor University, Indiana Wesleyan University, Albion College, Northern Illinois University, Western Michigan University and Butler University.

• What makes you unique from other players at your position?
Guard that can rebound and score in a variety of ways.

• Strengths and areas you are improving in
Working on strength and speed, strength is shooting.

• How did the past AAU season go?
Very well, our Michigan Mustangs team won 5 tournaments, including the Gold bracket at the Adidas Super 64 national tournament.

• What role do you see yourself having this year for your team?
A leader on both ends of the court and scorer.

• What will a coach be getting out of you at the next level?
Hard worker, leadership and coachable.

• What will go into your decision about choosing a college?
Best overall fit for me and coaching staff.

• Most influential person in your life? Why?
My dad because he pushes to be my best every day and is a great role model to look up to.

• Legacy you want to leave at your school?
My goal is to help my team win as many games as possible and to win a conference championship for the Red Arrows for the first time in 50 years.

• Where do you see yourself in 15 years?
Hopefully to have a high quality job in the medical field somewhere.

• Highlight Tape
Run N Slam 2014
http://vimeo.com/m/94102047

• Fun/ interesting fact about you?
In my best game of the summer, I went 11/12 from the 3 point line.

• Awards, Accomplishments, other comments?
OK White All Conference Honorable Mention freshmen year

• Academic Information
3.96 GPA

• Email?
beachlermatt@gmail.com

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Detroit Allen Academy 2016 Guard Jordan Higgins’ Player Profile

30 Aug

image• Height, Weight, and position?

5’10 ,160lbs , Combo Guard

• High School, Summer team and Graduation Year?

Dearborn Heights Robichaud , Detroit Spartans 17u, Class of 2016

• Players you try to model your game after?

Nick Young and Anthony Barber

• Important Stats

14.9 ppg 4.3 ast 2.3 reb 2 stl

• Most memorable game in your career so far?

Against Edsel Ford I had 24 pts, 5ast, 3reb, 5stl

⁃ How did this past high school season go for you and your team?

We struggles a lot this past season with cemistry, being disciplined , and finishing the games strong , it was the worst season we ever had at Robichaud.

• Colleges that you would like to attend?

Nebraska , Indiana, Arkansas.

• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?

Houston College , Brevard College.

• What makes you unique from other players at your position?

I’m a very hard worker on the court, move around a lot , great shooter, I find my teammates quick and easy , and a great ball-handler.

• Strengths and areas you are improving in?

I’m improving in my shot off the dribble, ball handling , and become a lockdown on ball defender.

• How did the past AAU season go?

I learned a lot this past AAU season , I had a lot of up and downs, but I learned how to adjust to 17u level well.

• What role do you see your self having this year for your team?

Being a great leader and helping my team to be on the same page , and being a key player.

• What will a coach be getting out of you at the next level?

A player that works harder than everyone , a great leader , and someone that’s willing to do what ever it take to improve.

• What will will go into your decision about choosing a college?

Basically the one that fits me the most , school academics, and school background and history.

• Most influential person in your life? Why?

My mom because she taught me everything I know and to see a parent raise 5 kids on her own is tough, she gives me a lot of advice about being a student-athlete , and she is always there for me.

• Legacy you want to leave at your school?

To be one of the best out of my school, to leave a district, regional, and state championship, and to be a huge role model.

• Where do you see yourself in 15 years?

I see myself playing professional basketball getting paid

• Highlight Tape

• Email?

Jordan.higgins47@yahoo.com

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Romulus 2018 Guard Rashad Williams’ Player Profile

5 Aug

Fab_Frosh_Camp_Action_LR-1830• Height, Weight, and position?

6’1, 165, Point Guard

• High School, Summer team and Graduation Year?

Romulus High School and The Family. Class of 2018

• Players you try to model your game after?

Kyrie Irving, Stephon Curry,

• Important Stats

22 points, 8 assists, and 8 rebounds

• Most memorable game in your career so far?

Winning the Detroit Public School middle school championship

⁃ How did this past school season go for you and your team?

My middle school team won the Detroit Public School championship so it was a great season.

• Colleges that you would like to attend?

Kentucky, UConn, Syracuse, Michigan, University of Detroit, and Arizona

• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?

University of Detroit-Mercy

• What makes you unique from other players at your position?

My ability to stretch the floor with my perimeter shooting and my playmaking abilities.

• Strengths and areas you are improving in?

I’m highly skilled. I dribble, pass, and shoot very well. I’m working to consistently play my hardest. I’m also looking improve my basketball IQ, athleticism, and defensively.

• How did the past AAU season go?

It went pretty well. I feel like I improved throughout the season.

• What role do you see yourself having this year for your team?

I see myself as a playmaker and scorer for Romulus this year.

• What will a coach be getting out of you at the next level?

A coachable kid who works hard and who loves being in the gym.

• What will will go into your decision about choosing a college?

The education that they offer, style of play, and what role they would expect me to play, and how well they could get me prepared to play on the next level.

• Most influential person in your life? Why?

My dad. He keeps pushing me and encouraging me to dream big.

• Legacy you want to leave at your school?

I want to win a state championship. I was there when they did it in 2013.

• Where do you see yourself in 15 years?

Happy.

• Highlight Tape

Video footage available on my website www.rashadwilliams.com

• Fun/ interesting fact about you?

I’m shoot right handed for basketball but I’m left handed with everything else.

• Awards, Accomplishments, other comments?

Ranked Top 100 Nationally by Middle School Elite, Detroit Pal Youth of the Year

• Academic Information

3.4 gpa

• Email?

Lajuan24@aol.com

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Alma 2016 Forward/Center Dylan Carl Player Profile

5 Aug

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  • Height, Weight, and position?

6’9”, 190 lbs., Forward/Center

  • High School, Summer team and Graduation Year?

Alma High School, Grand Rapids Storm, 2016

  • Players you try to model your game after?

Kevin Durant

  • Important Stats

13.7 PPG, 10.9 RPG, 2.9 APG, 3.4 BPG, and 1.6 SPG.

  • Most memorable game in your career so far?

The District Championship where we lost by one in Overtime but I had 25 points, 19 rebounds, 6 blocks, and 4 assists.

⁃ How did this past high school season go for you and your team?

We did pretty well but didn’t go nearly as far as we could in the playoffs.

  • Colleges that you would like to attend?

Michigan or Michigan State

  • Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?

U of D Mercy, CMU, Lake Superior State, Northwood, Ferris State, and GVSU.

  • What makes you unique from other players at your position?

  I can shoot, dribble and pass better than most players at my size.

  • Strengths and areas you are improving in?

My strengths are my ability to pass and block shots, my IQ, and I understand the game very well. My weaknesses and what I am improving on are shooting, dribbling, and getting stronger.

  • How did the past AAU season go?

It went pretty well. I played with Championship Sports for most of the season, but I played with Grand Rapids Storm at Brawl for the Ball.

  • What role do you see your self having this year for your team?

I can see myself being a leader.

  • What will a coach be getting out of you at the next level?

A player that works very hard and who is skilled in many different ways for his size.

  • What will will go into your decision about choosing a college?

Distance from home and the size of the college.

  • Most influential person in your life? Why?

My best friend Logan Penner. He is always helping me improve my game and strength.

  • Legacy you want to leave at your school?

The best player to ever go through it.

  • Highlight Tape

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tg4I7i0qycg

  • Awards, Accomplishments, other comments?

Honorable Mention All-State, All Area Lansing State Journal, All Area Morning Sun, and 1st Team All-Conference.

  • Academic Information

3.35 GPA

  • Email?

dylancarl44887@gmail.com

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Detroit Loyola 2015 Guard DeMarco Dickerson Player Profile

4 Aug

2702• Height, Weight, and position?

DeMarco Dickerson: 6’2, 160 pounds, Combo Guard

• High School, Summer team and Graduation Year?

Detroit Loyola High School, Project ASAP Blazers, Class of 2015

• Players you try to model your game after?

Michael Carter-Williams

• Important Stats

Last Season: 13 P/G, 5 Ast/G, 3.5 Reb/G, 3.5 Stl/G

• Most memorable game in your career so far?

The game against Robichaud where I finished with 23pts, 6reb, 4ast and 4stl

⁃ How did this past high school season go for you and your team?

The past season went well for my team but looking to have a better season next year.

• Colleges that you would like to attend?

The colleges that will help me earn a degree and become a better player.

• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?

University of Detroit Mercy, Grand Valley State, Lake Forest College. Alma, Adrian and Albion but hope for many more.

• What makes you unique from other players at your position?

My ability to pass, my length on the defensive end, my ability to get my teammates involve from any position on the floor, and the ability to score at will

• Strengths and areas you are improving in?

Decision making, rebounding

• Goals for the upcoming AAU season?

Would like to win a National Championship for my team

• What role do you see your self having this year for your team?

The role I see myself having for my team is being a leader.

• What will a coach be getting out of you at the next level?

Someone who is willing to do whatever it takes to help the team.

• What will will go into your decision about choosing a college?

Education, campus lifestyle, playing time and Scholarship

• Most influential person in your life? Why?

The most influential person in my life is my Dad. My Dad is teaching me how to become a man and he is always there when I need him most.

• Legacy you want to leave at your school?

That (we) I won a State Title and that I was hardworking Scholar-Athlete

• Where do you see yourself in 15 years?

Hoping to be a successful athlete and if not a successful person in my field of choice which is sports medicine.

• Highlight Tape

HYPERLINK 

• Fun/ interesting fact about you?

Going to Cedar Pointe and going out with friends

• Awards, Accomplishments, other comments?

All-Catholic, All-League, All-Academic, All-City and All-State Honorable Mention, National Honor Society

• Academic Information

3.8GPA overall All-Academic National Honor Society

• Contact Information

E-mail: demarco.dickerson@yahoo.com
Coach John Buscemi, Loyola High School: (586) 322-6293

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Detroit Loyola 2018 Guard Pierre Mitchell Player Profile

4 Aug

5171• Height, Weight, and position?

5’10, 155lb, point guard

• High School, Summer team and Graduation Year?

Loyola, 2018

• Players you try to model your game after?

Chris Paul, Damian Lillard

• Most memorable game in your career so far?

When I scored 35 points and got the win vs top ranked in the country All-Ohio Red

• Colleges that you would like to attend?

Marquette University, University of Michigan, University of Detroit-Mercy

• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?

University of Detroit-Mercy, University of Michigan, Albion College

• What makes you unique from other players at your position?

I know how to get my teammates going, also I know how to score the ball.

• Strengths and areas you are improving in?

Being more vocal on the court

• Goals for the upcoming AAU season?

Win the EYBL championship with my aau team The Family

• What role do you see your self having this year for your team?

Being a floor general, and helping my team win

• What will a coach be getting out of you at the next level?

A point guard that’s a leader and know how to win.

• What will go into your decision about choosing a college?

The college that’s the best fit for me.

• Most influential person in your life? Why?
Lebron James, because his life was nothing when he was a child, and he turned something that was negative into a positive.

• Legacy you want to leave at your school?

To raise banners!! Also to break the record in scoring /assists.

• Where do you see yourself in 15 years?

Working hard every day to chase an NBA championship.

• Highlight Tape

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaGT0nzX8j0

• Academic Information

3.5 GPA

• Contact Information

email- pj1king@yahoo.com”pj1king@yahoo.com
Coach John Buscemi, Loyola High School: (586) 322-6293

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Lumen Christi 2016 Guard Hunter Page Player Profile

4 Aug

IMG_2356Height, Weight, and position?

6 foot / 164/ point guard

High School, Summer team and Graduation Year?

Lumen Christi High School/ TEAM basketball/ 2016

Players you try to model your game after?

Bobby Hurley, Isaiah Thomas

Most memorable game in your career so far?

28-point game in Merriville, Indiana for AAU against Chicago MeanStreets

How did this past high school season go for you and your team?

I was a role player/6th-man as a sophomore

Colleges that you would like to attend?

Mid/Low major Division 1 Schools, Division 2

Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?

Yale, Dartmouth, Albion, Northwood, Holy Cross

What makes you unique from other players at your position?

I am quick and have a great handle/ high basketball IQ

Strengths and areas you are improving in?

Ball handling, passing, shooting/ defense, and rebounding

Goals for the upcoming AAU season?

Get my first offer

What role do you see your self having this year for your team?

 Scorer/ playmaker

What will a coach be getting out of you at the next level?

 Dedication, hardwork, and perseverance

What will will go into your decision about choosing a college?

The level, size, and location

Most influential person in your life? Why?

My uncle/ he motivates me to get better every day to achieve success

Legacy you want to leave at your school?

First team to win a class B state championship

Where do you see yourself in 15 years?

Coaching

Awards, Accomplishments, other comments?

Mvp: Coldwater tourney, 20-3 season

Academic Information

3. 3 GPA, honor roll student

Contact Information

Twitter: HuntPage630

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Bishop Foley 2015 Wing Antonio Capaldi Player Profile

9 Jul

5E7F3F3C5859EECC9498D906CF353A81_data_89ebd7bf-3d46-45ee-9438-eb• Height, Weight, and position?

6’5 170 PG/SG/SF

• High School, Summer team and Graduation Year?

Bishop Foley HS, Michigan Playmakers, 2015

• Players you try to model your game after?

Kevin Durant, Lebron James, Jamal Crawford

• Important Stats

15pts, 6rebs, and 3ast (stats of last 12 games due to role change on team)

• Most memorable game in your career so far?

Helping bring my team back from down 12 in the 4th quarter to Southfield Bradford in the District Championship and scoring 10 of my 12 points in the 4th while also hitting the game winner.

⁃ How did this past high school season go for you and your team?

It was an up and down season due to many factors in the locker room but we managed to pull out another district and making it to the regional finals for the 2nd year in a row and for myself a learning experience of how to win big ball games.

• Colleges that you would like to attend?

Grand Valley State, Oakland, Western Michigan, Northwood, UDM, Saginaw Valley, Virginia Tech

• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?

Northwood, Saginaw Valley, Grand Valley State, UDM

• What makes you unique from other players at your position?

My length at the guard position also I am very vocal on both sides of the ball and my dedication and loyalty to any program and the drive to win.

• Strengths and areas you are improving in?

Strength- shooting the mid-range and 3-point, getting to the basket, creative finishes, and defense. Improving- Ball Handling, foot speed, and being more consistent

• Goals for the upcoming AAU season?

Becoming a better player on the defensive end

• What role do you see your self having this year for your team?

A leader, a player that will take the last second shot, that will make the 50/50 play, someone that will do whatever it takes for his team to win.

• What will a coach be getting out of you at the next level?

Great work ethic, winning attitude, team player

• What will go into your decision about choosing a college?

Academics, coach, facilities, campus life, student body

• Most influential person in your life? Why?

My father, he has been there for everything in my life. My father is my biggest advocate and my biggest fan,

• Legacy you want to leave at your school?

That when people speak of you, they say he has earned everything he has. Nothing was given to him. Gave 110% every time he stepped on the floor.

• Where do you see yourself in 15 years?

Either playing basketball overseas or in the NBA

• Fun/ interesting fact about you?

Big stat guy when it comes to old school NBA players. Huge fan of Oscar Robinson

• Awards, Accomplishments, other comments?

1-time All- League, 1-time Catholic Champ, 2-time District Champ

• Academic Information

2.7 gpa 20 ACT (only have taken it once, retaking exam in august)

• Contact Information

Email: antoniocapaldi7@gmail.com

Twitter: _Capaldi12

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Renaissance 2016 Center Mike Jacobs Player Profile

9 Jul

IMG_20140531_194510• Height, Weight, and position?
6’6″, 290, and C/PF

• High School, Summer team and Graduation Year?

Renaissance High School, Team Unity, and 2016

• Players you try to model your game after?

Carmelo Anthony And Boris Diaw

• Important Stats

Avg. 11 pts and 7 rebs as a Freshman

• Most memorable game in your career so far?

Freshman Year Vs UPSM (25 pts and 12 Rebs)

⁃ How did this past high school season go for you and your team?

We did Pretty Well Upset Alot of Teams

• Colleges that you would like to attend?

Michigan State, Syracuse, And UCLA

• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?

Albion And Vanderbilt

• What makes you unique from other players at your position?

My Passing and Shooting Ability

• Strengths and areas you are improving in?

Strengths: Jump Shot and Post Play. Improving: Jumping Ability And Stamina

• Goals for the upcoming AAU season?

Getting Better As A Player And Leader

• What role do you see your self having this year for your team?

Being the one who is a leader on the floor

• What will a coach be getting out of you at the next level?

Good Amount of Effort

• What will will go into your decision about choosing a college?

Academics And Competitiveness

• Most influential person in your life? Why?

My Dad Because He has a lot of wisdom about the game

• Legacy you want to leave at your school?

The One that left it all on the floor

• Where do you see yourself in 15 years?

Getting Paid Through Basketball

• Fun/ interesting fact about you?

I play football and I also play the Tuba In the Marching Band

• Awards, Accomplishments, other comments?

Starting Varsity As A Freshman, Two Year Varsity Player

• Academic Information

2.9 GPA

• Contact Information

Email: mikejacobs144@gmail.com

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