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Goodrich 2015 Jaylin Fordam’s Profile

21 Oct

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• Height, Weight, and position?

6’2″, 165 lbs, and combo guard.

• High School, Summer team and Graduation Year?

Goodrich High School, Michigan The Family and Class of 2015.

• Players you try to model your game after?

James Harden

• Most memorable game in your career so far?

My final four game in King James tournament, I dropped 36 in the second half.

• Colleges that you would like to attend?

Ohio State University, Kansas University and Duke University

• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?

Michigan State , George Mason , University of South Florida, Western Michigan and Central Michigan University

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

Scoring ability.

• Strengths and areas you are improving in?

Scoring , passing, and strength.

• How did the offseason go?

Camps and AAU tournaments.

• Goals for the upcoming season?

Win a state championship

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

A leader.

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

A Player that plays his role and gives a 110%.

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

Playing time and where I fit in the best.

• Most influential person in your life? Why?

Dad because he taught me the game I love most

• Legacy you want to leave at your school?

A positive person.

• Where do you see yourself in 15 years?

The NBA.

• Awards, Accomplishments, other comments?

I like becoming a better person everyday.

• Academic Information

G.P.A 3.4

• Contact Information

jfordham4@gmail.com

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Arthur Hill’s 2014 Martel Handley’s Profile

21 Oct

1360728493521• Height, weight, and position? 

6’3″, 175 lbs, shooting guard.

• High School, Summer team Graduation Year? 

Saginaw Arthur Hill, Saginaw Underdawgs, 2014

• Most memorable game in your career so far?

Last season against Bay City Western.

• Colleges that you would like to attend?

Michigan, Michigan State, North Carolina.

• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?

Western Michigan

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

My ability to score.

• Strengths and areas you are improving in?

Need to get stronger, and better with off-hand.

• How did the offseason go?

Pretty good, I also play football.

• Goals for the upcoming season?

Become a better player and role model for my team.

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

A team captain.

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

Leadership and more focus.

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

Best offer.

• Most influential person in your life? Why?

Mom and dad, because they would’ve wanted me to succeed in life.

• Legacy you want to leave at your school?

That I was a hard worker and dedicated.

• Where do you see yourself in 15 years?

Playing in the NBA.

• Highlight Tape

• Fun/ interesting fact about you? 

 I never settle even though I know I  accomplished something.

• Awards, Accomplishments, other comments?

Third leading scorer for my team last season.

• Academic Information

3.5 GPA, top 10 in my class

• Contact Information

martelhandley@gmail.com

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Goodrich 2014 Carlos Fordham’s Profile

21 Oct

• Height, Weight, and position?

6’4″ 165 lbs, small forward.

• High School, Summer team and Graduation Year?

Goodrich High School, Saginaw Underdawgs, 2014.

• Players you try to model your game after?

Russell Westbrook, Jeff Greene, Doug Andrerson.

• Colleges that you would like to attend?

South Florida, and Dayton.

• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?

Kansas, South Florida, USC, Ferris, Owens, Saginaw Valley State, Lake Superior State, Marieta, Central Michigan, Defiance, Heidelberg.

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

Very athletic, fast, and court vision.

• Strengths and areas you are improving in?

Weakness – 3 point shot,
Strength- jumping, running, midrange, and passing.

• How did the offseason go?

Very well, I improved a lot overall.

• Goals for the upcoming season?

Average more rebounds than last year an assist.

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

A jumping machine. I like to jump a lot on the court. And a very good midrange.

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

Education and location.

• Most influential person in your life? Why?

Mother, she has alway been there when others left.

• Fun/ interesting fact about you?

I play the keyboard and record music.

• Contact Information

Twitter: @_CJFJ

 

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Brother Rice’s Steve Westbrook’s Profile

20 Oct

photo-1• Height, Weight, and position?

Height: 6’0, Weight: 190lbs, Position: combo guard

• High School, Summer team and Graduation Year?

High School: Brother Rice High School, Summer Team: Michigan BBC Select, Graduation Year: 2014

• Players you try to model your game after?

I try to model James Harden and Kobe Bryant.

• Important Stats

Season stats: 10.4 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 5.2 apg.

AAU stats: 15.2 ppg, 10.1 rpg, 6.8 apg.

• Most memorable game in your career so far?

My most memorable of my career was scoring 26 points against the Spiece EYBL team at the GRBA Nationals during the AAU season.

• Colleges that you would like to attend?

Hope College, Ferris State, Marietta, University of Indianapolis, Grand Valley, Albion, and U of D Mercy,

• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?-

Hope, Ferris State, Albion, Cornerstone, Calvin, Marietta, U of D Mercy, and University of Indianapolis.

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

Being a strong big guard who can handle the ball and rebound real well.  I am a shutdown defender.

• Strengths and areas you are improving in?

My strengths are driving to the basket and drawing fouls and getting out in transition and scoring.  I can also set up my team mates real well in a half court offense.  I am trying to improve my shooting consistency from three point territory and extending my range.

• How did the offseason go?

My offseason went really well with Michigan BBC Select.  We have won 3 tournaments and I got a lot of exposure .

• Goals for the upcoming season?

Winning the Catholic League, Making it past regionals, being team captain, and being a leader on the team.

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

I see myself as an important scorer and shutdown defender on the team.

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

A coach will get a player that doesn’t take any plays off and plays hard defense.

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

Going to a school where I can play right away and having a great relationship with the coaching staff.

• Most influential person in your life? Why?

My Dad is the most influential person in my life because he was the one who introduced me to basketball when I was little and he has coached and taught me the fundamentals of basketball.  He has made me the type of player I am today.

• Legacy you want to leave at your school?

I want to leave the school with a legacy of hard work, dedication, commitment, and loyalty.

• Where do you see yourself in 15 years?

Probably coaching basketball.

• Highlight Tape

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ7ImYDn5DE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUDsVWBC–M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQs5QTbvrJs

• Fun/ interesting fact about you?

I can watch basketball highlights all day long.

• Academic Information

2.9 GPA, ACT: TBA

• Contact Information

Cell: (248)-631-9783

Email: smwestbrooks@ameritech.net

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Gabriel Richard’s 2017 Anthony Brown’s Profile

20 Oct

IMG_4395• Height, Weight, and position?

6’0, 155 lbs, guard

• High School, Summer team and Graduation Year?

Gabriel Richard, Motor City Magic, Detroit Elite and D-up Ballers, 2017

• Players you try to model your game after?

Kyrie Irving and Rajon Rondo.

• Important Stats

18points 7 assist 6 rebounds

• Most memorable game in your career so far?

8th grade year at the lebron James shooting stars classic having a double-double 26 points 11 assist on the Ohio Heat.

• Colleges that you would like to attend?

Ohio State, U of M, Duke.

• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?

I’ve got a letter from U of D.

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

I see the floor well, strong with hands, high basketball IQ, and a great rebounder.

• Strengths and areas you are improving in?

Ball Handling, Finishing at the rim and court vision is my biggest strengths. I’m really working on being more consistent with my 3 point shot.

• How did the offseason go?

I really have no off season.  I was in the gym almost every day or in the weight room.  I also traveled to Indiana for AYBTS (American Youth Basketball Tournaments) nationals I played very good.

• Goals for the upcoming season?

My goal for the upcoming season is to develop as an athlete and a leader on and off the floor.  Another goal is to lead my team to a state championship

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

The role I see myself having this year is floor general.  I look to make my teammates better.  I will do this by being a threat to the other team so it can open up to my teammates to score and make plays.  I also want to be more vocal leader on defense and offense because that’s what great players and point guards do

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

Someone who puts in the extra work and who works hard.  Coach will also get a leader not only on court but off court too and a good decision maker as well.  He will also be getting a player who takes criticism also a player who has a desire to win so whatever I have to do to win I’m whiling to do it

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

My relationship with the coach, the fan base, and the type of offense they run.

• Most influential person in your life? Why?

My older brother is the most influential person in my life. He taught me how t play basketball. He pushes me every day to become better basketball player.  My brother will be intending college for basketball next year and I’m going to follow in his footsteps.  My brother is the constant push in my life.

• Legacy you want to leave at your school?

I want to leave a winning legacy at my school.  I want people to remember me not only as an athlete but a hardworking student who does not take failure for as an option.

• Where do you see yourself in 15 years?

I see Myself Playing In the NBA

• Highlight Tape

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM3VBatSbPc

• Fun/ interesting fact about you?

I like reading books.

• Awards, Accomplishments, other comments?

University Prep Science And Math MVP

Don Bosco All-Star/MVP

AYBT League MVP

• Academic Information

3.5 GPA

• Contact Information

(Latonia Wilson) Mother- Email: tdellington@yahoo.com Phone: 313-308-7898

(Emmett Brown) Dad- Email: ebthegreat@gmail.com Phone: 313-909-1683

 

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Wyandotte 2014 Jacob Lavis’ Profile

15 Oct

image​•​Height, Weight, and position?
6’4 , 190lbs , Wing/SG

​•​High School, Summer team and Graduation Year?
Wyandotte Roosevelt High School, Detroit Stars, Class of 2014

​•​Players you try to model your game after?
I try to model my game mostly around Chandler Parsons and also Kevin Durant in some ways.

​•​Important Stats
12 PPG 6 RPG 4 APG

​•​Most memorable game in your career so far?
Wins against Ypsilanti and River Rouge last year

​•​Colleges that you would like to attend?
Many Mid Major Schools. I’m very interested in the Patriot League

​•​Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?
West Point, Navy, EWU, U of Pitt-Johnston, Notre Dame College, Multiple GLIAC

​•​What makes you unique from other players at your position?
I like to get an assist just as much as a basket and I like to play very physical.

​•​Strengths and areas you are improving in?
My biggest strength is my shooting and I am really looking to improve my ball handling the most.

​•​How did the offseason go?
The offseason went very well. I played in a lot of tournaments and attended many camps and showcases around the country.  Not only did I spend a lot of time on the court, but I also worked hard in the weight room too.

​•​Goals for the upcoming season?
My goals for next season are to be a great leader on and off the court for my team and  also to win our district.

​•​What role do you see your self having this year for your team?
I will have the most experience on our team, so I will definitely be a leader in many ways

​•​What will a coach be getting out of you at the next level?
He would be getting a very smart, hard working player that will do whatever it takes to win

​•​What will will go into your decision about choosing a college?
It must be a school where I can get a good education in my field of study and I must feel at home at the school

​•​Most influential person in your life? Why?
My parents because they taught me about hard work and how it would pay off

​•​Legacy you want to leave at your school?
I want to be remembered as the guy who made Wyandotte a basketball school again.

​•​Where do you see yourself in 15 years?
Probably in a men’s league at the local YMCA where ever I am at

​•​Highlight Tape
http://youtu.be/xhDAPQ11JVo

​•​Fun/ interesting fact about you?
If I’m not in the gym chances are I’m either on the field or in the weight room for football.

​•​Awards, Accomplishments, other comments?
All League Honorable Mention, 3 Year Varsity Starter

​•​Academic Information
4.0 GPA , 23 ACT (retaking), Also taking SAT

​•​Contact Information
Jacob Lavis
(734)363-3553
jakeuofm0220@gmail.com

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Saginaw Heritage’s Quinn Erway

11 Oct

• Height, Weight, and position?

6’2″175 pounds, shooting guard/point guard.

• High School, Summer team and Graduation Year?

Saginaw Heritage. Michigan Mustangs 15u. Class of 2016

• Players you try to model your game after?

I try to model my game after Steph Curry or Michael Carter-Williams.

• Important Stats

Averaged 6 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists on varsity as a freshman.

• Most memorable game in your career so far? 

Playing my first district game. We lost but the crowd was crazy and it was a great experience.

• Colleges that you would like to attend?

I always wanted to go to Michigan State when I was little.

• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?

Dayton, U of D Mercy, CMU and Albion have shown me the most interest so far.

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

I’m taller and stronger for being a guard. I can also post up smaller guards, and I can rebound really well for a guard.

• Strengths and areas you are improving in? S

trengths are my ability to score, my 3 point and my mid range shooting, rebounding and ability to get to the basket. Areas I need to improve on is everything.

• How did the offseason go?

Really well, traveled around the country playing the best teams, and improving each game.

• Goals for the upcoming season?

Win a district title, win 10+ games, try to get all conference.

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

More of a scorer and a person that could shut down the opponents best player, and also be more of a team leader.

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

A lot of heart. A person that would come off the bench or start and give you a 110 percent effort on the floor.

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

If they treat me like a family and they are really interested in me. Also their education.

• Most influential person in your life? Why?

My mom, because she always supported me through every decision Ive made, and she drove me to all of my practices and tournaments.

• Legacy you want to leave at your school?

Become one of the first Division 1 players at Heritage.

• Where do you see yourself in 15 years?

Having my degree and playing professional basketball in the NBA or overseas.

• Highlight Tape?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N611uV2Cs8Q.

• Fun/ interesting fact about you?

I like play video games a lot, and like playing tennis.

• Awards, Accomplishments, other comments?

CMU elite camp MVP.

• Academic Information

3.2 GPA

• Contact Information

quinnerway30classof2016@gmail.com

ellenerway@aol.com.

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Westland John Glenn’s Dre Black

8 Oct

• Height, Weight, and position?

6’2″, 170 lbs, point guard.

• High School, Summer team and Graduation Year?

Westland John Glenn, Michigan Warriors, 2014.

• Players you try to model your game after?

Austin Rivers and Rajon Rondo.

• Important Stats

10 points, four rebounds, and six assists as a junior.

• Most memorable game in your career so far?

Last year I hit a buzzer beater against Muskegon for the win, it was a regular season game.

• Colleges that you would like to attend?

Michigan State

• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?

UMKC, UMass-Lowell, U of D Mercy, Grand Valley State, Wayne State, and Albion.

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

Easy, it’s my IQ for the game.  I think I set people up well, and I put them in good positions to score.

• Strengths and areas you are improving in?

I need to get quicker, work on midrange game, and perfect a floater going to the basket.

• How did the offseason go?

I worked a lot trying to improve defensively.

• Goals for the upcoming season?

Win districts, and go far in the state tournament.

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

I need to be a floor general and take over whenever necessary.

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

First off, a hard worker, a real gym rat, and a real student of the game.

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

Good academics, strong in my field of choice.  Then I need a lot of gym access.  Last, I want the team to be like a family.

• Most influential person in your life? Why?

My father.  He is always there for me no matter what.  He has taught me so much about the game.

• Legacy you want to leave at your school?

I want to leaver as one of the best players at Glenn.  I want to look up at a banner say I won that.

• Where do you see yourself in 15 years?

I will still be playing.  I hope it’s professional somewhere.

• Highlight Tape

• Academic Information

3.3 GPA

ACT score: 20

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Consortium 2017 Guard Andrez Holley’s Profile

1 Oct

.original• Height, Weight, and position?

5’10”, 140 lbs, guard

• High School, Summer team and Graduation Year?

Consortium College Prep High school, ASAP BLAZERS, Detroit Heat 2017

• Players you try to model your game after?

John Wall

• Important Stats

15 pts, 8 ast, 6 reb, 3 stl.

• Most memorable game in your career so far?

8th grade year having a double-double on Bates Academy with 20pts and 11 ast.

• Colleges that you would like to attend?

U of M, Kentucky, and Ohio State

• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?

I have recieved information from EMU and U of D Mercy.

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

I love to get everbody involved in the game and I’m humble in what I do.

• Strengths and areas you are improving in?

I am currently working on being more consistent in shooting the ball.

• How did the offseason go?

There wasnt really an offseason for me, I was in the gym everyday.  I’m getting better and working hard. but I went to NAYS National and I played very good.

• Goals for the upcoming season?

To average a double-double and play hard.

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

Being an aggressive guard with awareness on the court.

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

A couchable student-athlete that has acceptance to criticism.

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

A good sports program but most important a great academic program.

• Most influential person in your life? Why?

My mom, she provides the things I need and she is always there when I need her and without her I wouldnt be where I am today!

• Legacy you want to leave at your school?

Not just a great athlete but a student atlete that’s an honor roll student and a role model.

• Where do you see yourself in 15 years?

I see myself playing professional basketball if I continue to work hard.

• Fun/ interesting fact about you?

I am a goofy person with a great personality and an outgoing sprit.

• Academic Information

3.7 and up since the second grade.

• Contact Information

. Ms. Weaver- (313)-758-1015

. Mr. Holley- (313)-651-6514

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Grand Blanc 2014 Kevon Miller’s Profile

1 Oct

• Height, Weight, and position?

140 lbs, 5’10, PG/SG

• High School, Summer team and Graduation Year?

Grand Blanc High School, Saginaw Underdawgs, 2014.

• Players you try to model your game after?

Derrick Rose, Rajon Rondo

• Important Stats

Game winning steal and free throws for district championship.

• Most memorable game in your career so far?

First game againist Flint Carman, won in overtime.

• Colleges that you would like to attend?

Oakland University, Marygrove College, Northwood University, Olivet College, Alibion.

• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?

Marygrove College, Northwood University, Olivet College, Alibion, Wayne State University, Mariette College, Carthage.

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

I feel like I can score whenever I need to, I set my teammates up to score easily, I play hard on both ends of the floor all the time, I take every play as a new one, I have the will to win every game I play in.

• Strengths and areas you are improving in?

Shooting, ball handling, defense, passing, floaters.

• How did the offseason go?

Off season went great, we attended Oakland, MSU & Hope team camps, played an overall of 50+ plus games and only lost 1!

• Goals for the upcoming season?

Win games, practice hard, win more games, and get better as a program. Stay ranked in the top 5 in the state.

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

This year I’ll have a major role, being team caption, I’ll lead the team mentally. I will have to score the ball more but also set my teammates up for easy baskets.

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

Hard work, dedication to the game, coachable player, good listener and a good player.

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

The amount of love and good feeling I feel about the school and team, surrounding area, education.

• Most influential person in your life? Why?

My mom, my mom has always motivated me to do whatever I wanted to do, always told me I can do whatever I want to do as long as I put my mind to it.

• Legacy you want to leave at your school?

Make history in the basketball program, first team to reach the Championship, first player to make All State, that one player who changed a school from a more football based program to a basketball program.

• Where do you see yourself in 15 years?

In 15 years I can see myself playing overseas professional basketball.

• Fun/ interesting fact about you?

I’m a real funny person!

• Awards, Accomplishments, other comments?

From my freshman year till now my high school basketball record is 60-0

• Academic Information

2.5 Gpa, 20 ACT score.

• Contact Information

Email: Kevonmiller81@gmail.com

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