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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Out of State Transfers Hit Michigan Hard

5 Aug

mhsaa_logoSince the 2013-2014 school year ended, there have been a total of six out-of state transfers who have decided to leave Michigan and continue their basketball careers elsewhere.  An underlying theme throughout many of the player’s decision’s to transfer was the problem of gaining greater exposure opportunities on the national stage.  Other states are more lenient towards allowing their member athletic institution schools to compete on the national level, traveling greater than 300 miles, having 30-40 game seasons, and playing on TV such as ESPN and CBS Sports, which are the basis of many programs across the country.  However, all of which have been banned in Michigan, influencing many of Michigan’s best to finish their high school careers elsewhere.

Billy Thomas, a former 2016 point guard at University of Detroit Jesuit, was the first to announce he was leaving on June 18th, roughly two weeks when classes ended of U of D.  Thomas, by many whom would agree as one of the state’s top shooting guards for the rising junior class, will attend Genesis Academy, a prep school in Lynchburg, Virginia, and reclassify to the class of 2017.

The next out of state transfer hit Michigan the hardest, as the number one player in the class of 2016 according to Rivals.com, Josh Jackson, will not return to Detroit Consortium next season, instead returning to his home state of California, to attend Justin-Siena High School on July 10th.  Jackson, a member of 1Nation 17U and also of National Team USA 17u, received his first collegiate offers in July, coming from Arizona, Michigan State, Auburn, and Kansas.

Only five days later, Flint Southwestern rising senior wing Jaire Grayer stated in an interview with MLive’s Eric Woodyard, he will not return to Flint City to complete his final year of high school eligibility.  Despite after successful AAU stints with The Family and Michigan Mustangs receiving offers from Cleveland State, Oakland, U of D Mercy, Eastern Michigan, Buffalo, Texas-Arlington, and Bowling Green.  According to the interview with MLive, Grayer is considering Sunrise Christian Academy in Kansas, or IMG Academy in Florida.  Grayer is now the second division one caliber kid to leave Southwestern, as prior to last season, Miles Bridges, ranked by many National recruiting sites as a top 20 prospect in 2016, left to attend Huntington Prep in West Virginia.

Less than two weeks later, former Southfield Christian 2015 guard Bakari Evelyn tweeted he will play his senior year at Gilbert Christian in Arizona,  Gilbert Christian is coached by former Detroit Country Day head coach, Kurt Keener, winner of nine state titles for the Yellow Jackets, while producing NBA stars such as Chris Webber and Shane Battier.  Evelyn won three straight Class D state titles with the Eagles, and has a offer from Oakland.

On July 30th, the most surprising of the six transfers came way from Detroit Cass Tech, when class of 2017 Donnie Tillman announced via his Twitter account, he will attend the prestigious Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nevada next year.  Tillman was just coming off a Summer in which he received three collegiate offers, Cleveland State, Iowa State, and UNLV, and was top 5 prospect for his class in the state.

The last of the six transfers was rising senior Tariiq Jones, who will attend Deon Sander’s Prime Prep Academy in Dallas, Texas.  Jones was a integral member of Mt. Clemens district and regional championships from a year ago.  However, when head coach Jermaine Jackson was fired, and rumors of the school closing all together, it was time for Jones to move on.  Tariiq earned his first offer from Division 1 Fairfield after playing in July for 1Nation.

These student-athletes aren’t the first or the last to follow the out-of state transfer route, but what can Michigan do to prevent the mass exodus from continuing?  It’s good kids want to play against the so-called “top players in the country” on a regular basis in front of the premier college programs in America, thus why AAU and travel basketball is popular the way it is today.  However, high school ball is still important and should be valued just the same as AAU.  Michigan is heading towards a long deemed unavoidable crisis which for years has been brewing but is now just beginning to gain greater and greater attention.  If no action is done by the MHSAA to prevent transferring out of state, the once storied reputation and image of basketball in Michigan will begin to deteriorate into pieces, one transfer at a time.

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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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Cass Tech’s Donnie Tillman to Transfer to Findlay Prep

1 Aug

14152556-standardThe out of state transfer route hit Michigan the hardest in July.  Soon to be junior and number one player in the class of 2016 Josh Jackson decided to return to his home state of California and compete at Justin-Siena High School, senior Bakari Evelyn transferred from Southfield Christian to Gilbert Christian in Arizona to play for former Country Day head coach Kurt Keener, while senior Jaire Grayer made his intentions clear of not returning to Flint Southwestern.  However, the most surprising was the fourth transfer announced this month.  As class of 2017 6’6″ forward Donnie Tillman of Detroit Cass Tech, a top five player in Michigan’s rising sophomore class, made public he will not return to the Technecians for his 10th grade year.

Search Findlay Prep basketball alumni on Google, and a long and distinguished list of players who have made a living in the NBA come up.  2013 NBA overall number one pick Anthony Bennett, Tristan Thompson of the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Boston Celtic’s Avery Bradley, and NBA champion with the San Antonio Spurs Cory Joseph all hail from Findlay Prep, a program located in the city of Henderson, Nevada, roughly a 20 minute drive from Las Vegas.  The Pilots have claimed three high school national championships since 2009, while producing seven McDonalds All-Americans and Jordan Brand Classic participants respectively.

“I’m really excited to be accepted into Findlay Prep,” Tillman had to say, “it was a really hard decision (to leave Cass) but with support from friends and family there’s no worries.”

The MHSAA for years has imposed strict rules on schools on who they can and cannot play out of state  The state must share a border with Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Wisconsin, and/or the schools must not be more than 300 miles apart from one another.  The rule prevents teams from traveling the country to showcase their skills on the national stage, which opposite to Michigan values, is the entire basis for Findlay Prep.

There name Findlay Prep only signifies the ten member basketball team, there is no such traditional high school that exists called Findlay Prep.  The players enroll in classes at the nearby Henderson International School, a preschool through 12 grade fully-accredited private school.  When the players are out of class, their in either practice or a jet to participate in tournaments both nationally and internationally.

Playing 30-40 games is appealing to most high school players, in particular Donnie’s case coming from a state with a limit of only 20 regular season games.  And a handful of the Pilots games are nationally televised on ESPN or CBS Sports, whereas in Michigan players would be lucky just to see their face on local cable.  Tillman embraces the challenge of showcasing his abilities on the national stage, and admits there will be a learning curve of playing the premier talent the nation has to offer on the highest stage.

“It will be difficult at first, but after going through the strength and conditioning skills training, I’ll be more than ready to play on national TV and against some of the best.”

Tillman over the Spring/Summer of AAU, competing with the Detroit Stars and The Family, was already beginning to catch the eye of many college coaches nationally only as a freshman.  Donnie noted colleges took interest in his ability to rebound the ball at a high level, score inside and in the midrange, display ball handling ability for a forward, and play well defensively in both the post and perimeter.  Cleveland State, UNLV, and Iowa State all extended offers to Tillman in about a month long period, while schools like Michigan, Michigan State, and Ohio State were keeping tabs on the young forward.

Donnie’s reason(s) for leaving are no different than every player that has left Michigan before or will be in the future unless the rules change.  Players want exposure, they want to challenge themselves against the “so-called” top players in the country.  Who wouldn’t?  Scholarship and college opportunities are at stake, and more important the life lessons that can be learned when facing difficult challenges on a repetitive basis.  Perseverance, determination, resolve, and commitment are all valuable teaching points of the game that can be transitioned to daily life as well.  Donnie won’t be the last player to leave Michigan, but hints there are fellow players like him who share common desires to prove themselves on the national level.

“My thoughts are they (other transfers) wanted the same thing as me, to gain exposure and become a better player and play on a national schedule,” Donnie had to say.  “And I won’t be surprised if more players transfer to prep schools in the future.”

 

 

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Muskegon 2015 Wing Joeviair Kennedy Talks First Offer From NIU

31 Jul

2014 Nike EYBL. Session #2. Dallas.A player’s first offer is always special, especially when it doesn’t come until right before senior year stars.  Muskegon rising class of 2015 6’3″ wing Joeviair Kennedy was a integral part of the Big Red 2013-2014 Class A state championship season, and now the southpaw star has an offer from Northern Illinois to show for his hard work.

“It feels great,” Kennedy had to say, “at a time it felt like I wouldn’t get offered by them or anybody, so it feels really good to know all the hard word payed off.”

Kennedy started to stand out in the eyes of college coaches during the Spring and Summer portion of AAU, competing for Spiece Indy Heat in the highly prestigious Nike EYBL grassroots circuit.  Gaining interest from schools such as Central Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee State, and U of D Mercy.

“It was fun playing in the EYBL because there was a lot of competition, and getting to play guys that are just as good and athletic (as me).”

Joeviair has great size for the wing position in college, he notes slashing to the basket is his greatest strength, but in order to get to the basket, he had to improve his ball-handling over the Summer.  Also an adequate perimeter defender, Kennedy said he takes pride in locking down both guards and wings.

A wide receiver on the Big Red football team, Kennedy was also fortunate enough to receive an offer from Ferris State (MI) on the grid-iron.  He is undecided on which sport he will participate in college, but is leaving the door open for a chance to play both one day if the situation is possible.

Joeviair noted Lou Dawkins, a championship winning head coach at Saginaw High School, is the lead recruiter for the Huskies in the hopes of landing Kennedy.  He visited NIU last fall, but for now, Joeviair will focus on the upcoming football campaign for the Big Reds, and plans on making a return to DeKalb in the fall.

 

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Josh Jackson Finds New Home at Justin-Siena in Napa, California

31 Jul

josh-jackson---mlive-detroit-player-of-the-year-ae90286c6ad59782In continuation of a video interview made earlier in July, the announcement has been made that former Detroit Consortium 6’7″ class of 2016 wing Josh Jackson will attend Justin-Siena High School in Sacramento, California where he will complete his final years of high school eligibility.

In a similar video made July 10th, Jackson previously stated he would not return to Consortium for his junior season, “I will not be at Consortium.  I will be out in California.”  This announcement was made public prior to the July portion of AAU basketball.  Now that AAU is over for Jackson and he is practicing in Las Vegas for Team USA 17u,  the second half of the video was completed on 1Nation’s Team Tv Youtube account with reporter Blair Glover when Jackson finished the previously open ended sentence, “in Sacramento at Justin-Siena High School.

Jackson said in the continued interview the decision for him to relocate to California was made before he led Consortium to the school’s first ever Class C basketball championship.  Averaging 28 points, 15 rebounds, and six assists a game for the Cougars.

“It was a decision made by me and my family,” Jackson had to say.  “Pretty much during our basketball season at Consortium.  So it’s been said.”

Many assumed Jackson would attend the new Prolific-Prep High School when he made his intentions clear to return to his home state of California.  However, Justin-Siena is not a prep school.  Justin-Siena is a Lasallian Roman Catholic High School located in the Sacramento suburb of Napa.  The Braves were only able to win nine of their 26 games from a year ago, and have not won a league championship since the 1998-1999 campaign.

Jackson comes to Justin-Siena as the number one player in the Rivals.com class of 2016 rankings, and earned his first collegiate offers this July competing for 1Nation, as Kansas, Michigan State, and Auburn extended scholarships to the rising junior.

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Adidas All In Wrap Up (2 of 2)

22 Jul

Saturday Night

Jermaine Jackson Jr. 5’6″ guard Michigan Mustangs-Allison 15u

The only glaring weakness in Jackson’s game is his size.  However, Jackson used his size to his advantage against opponents.  Jermaine contributed 15 points, five rebounds, and four assists in the quarterfinal gold bracket victory.  He’s quick with the ball in hands, comfortable going either way, and gets into the lane whenever he pleases finding ways to finish or get to the free-throw line.  Jackson is also able to facilitate the game as a true point guard, finding teammates via penetration or drive and dish.  He’s developing into a knockdown shooter on the perimeter from the three-point line, with a consistent fluid release off the dribble or catch.  Because he’s so low to the ground, Jackson is also a threat to guards on the defensive end with a weak handle with his quick hands and IQ for the game.

Xavier Tillman 6’6″ forward Michigan Mustangs-Allison 15u

At 6’6″ 220 pounds, Tillman possesses the body and strength most rising sophomores do not have.  Aside from just physical attributes, Xavier has a very high IQ and motor for the game.  He never took plays off throughout the weekend, rebounding at a high level on both sides of the floor, not shying away from contact against opposing forwards.  He’s a consistent athletic above the rim finisher with skill and a back to the basket type game.  He does a nice job of sealing his defender, allowing a easy entry pass into the post for his teammates to find him, and feeling out which to attack the basket.  Tillman also runs the floor well for a big, and is an underrated passer from the post position.  Several midwestern MAC schools and a few Big Ten teams were on hand to check out Xavier’s games throughout the tournament.

Josh Stamps 6’5″ guard/wing Team Rose 17u

The best pure shooter in Cincinnati was Josh Stamps of Chicago Curie High School.  He has the ability to get into a rhythm from all over the three point line quickly and then the next thing you knows he’s hit two or three on you.  Stamps never changed his shot in any situation, whether he was wide open, or a defender was in front of him, he’s always going to use the same lift and mechanics.  He moves well without the ball coming off screens, but also can put in on the floor and create plays.  He never hurried or forced the issue for Team Rose, and is a good passer for a wing.  Stamps has a variety of mid-major offers from the Illinois area.

Sunday

Austin Davis 6’10” center Michigan Mustangs-Carson 16u

Davis turned in the best performance I have seen from him this AAU circuit on Sunday vs. Nova Village in the 16u Gold Bracket Semi-final, going for 20 points and 14 rebounds.  With ideal size, length, IQ, and footwork, Austin went about his game with a workman like approach, battling for every rebound, creating second-and even third opportunities for his team to score.  He’s got a decent skill set down low, finishing from either side of the basket, and even with defenders draped all over him.  On defense, he also blocked two shots, and rarely gives up an easy looks to opponents.  Illinois was in full-staff to watch Austin on Sunday, and Davis concluded the weekend with an offer coming from Kent State immediately following the tournament.

Devon Daniels 6’4″ guard/wing Michigan Mustangs-Brown 17u

Devon is developing into a complete scoring weapon on the offensive side of the floor.  He showed his versatility in the silver championship victory vs. the Michigan Playmakers.  He scored on all three levels, hitting a couple threes on the wing or in the corner, slashing to the basket off the dribble, or playing in the middle against a 3-2 zone, and driving to the basket using his body to shield shot blockers.  Combined with his high-motor, competitiveness, and athleticism, Devon is a 2016 prospect schools in the midwest should track during his junior season.

Other Standouts on the Day:

5’10” guard Brandon Allen (Michigan Mustangs-Carson 16u)

5’11” guard Armani Cheney (Team Rose 17u)

6’3″ wing Jaire Grayer (Michigan Mustangs-Brown 17u)

5’10” guard Elmelik Martin (Michigan Playmakers 17u)

6’7″ forward Jeron Rogers (Michigan Mustangs-Brown 17u)

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Adidas All In Wrap Up (1 of 2)

21 Jul

Coaches from all across the country were at hand in the queen city to take in talent the midwest has to offer at the Adidas All In Classic.

Friday

Antonio Capaldi 6’5″ wing Michigan Playmakers 17U

Capaldi turned in his best performance of the AAU season on Friday night. He came off the bench hitting his first four shots of the game, including two threes, to give his team early momentum which would be used to gain separation in the route win over Who Got Game. He just needed to see one go through to get into a rhythm. He put the ball on the floor and pulled up in the mid-range game, came off a screen or two in the lane, or spotted up on the perimeter for a few threes. Also a quarterback on Madison Heights Bishop Foley’s football team, Capaldi showed he can take a hit or two, converting on two and-ones in the game. He’s got quick feet in the team’s 3-2 zone, and his length at times is hard to get around for opposing ball-handlers.

Ted McCree 6’3″ guard Michigan Playmakers 17u

McCree was solid over the two pool games for 17u on the day. He came out shooting in the first game, going 3-3 from three pointers in the first half. However, he showed more of a complete game in the second game on the day, putting the ball on the floor, getting past his defender, finishing at the rim, and hitting some pull up jump shots in the lane. But Ted is more than just a scorer, he handled the ball a little bit as a point guard creating and finding teammates, getting steals and playing defense, and rebounded well in spots over the course of the day. Besides just basketball ability, his IQ and understanding for the game set him apart from most high school guards at this level. He seems to never get rattled or frustrated on the court, and keeps an even demeanor even through rough parts of a game.

Antwan Carter 6’3″ forward Michigan Playmakers 16U

Carter is an athlete. He probably has the highest vertical on the team, and he isn’t even the tallest player. He used his athletic ability to rebound the ball both offensively and defensively on the day. Carter is still polishing up individual skills such as shooting and creating offense for himself, but the potential is there to be a decent prospect over the course of the next two years.

Saturday Morning

Kyle Woodruff 6’2″ guard Michigan Mustangs-Woodruff 16u

Handled more of a scoring role for the Mustangs in the team’s game vs. SMAC Primetime, coming out and getting 12 of the team’s first 15 points in the game, hitting a couple threes, and contested finishes in the lane.  Competes with an impressive IQ for the game, as to be expected because his dad is the coach of the team, making a few nice passes or cuts to get easy baskets.  Real good shooter when playing off-the ball, especially when he gets a clean look.

Andrae Powell 6’6″ forward Michigan Playmakers 17u

A bit of a tweener between a small forward and power forward, Powell proved he can do a bit of both and be effective.  Powell impressed coaches in the victory vs. Ohio Elite with 17 points and hauling down seven rebounds.  He’s got a nice touch from 15 feet and in that can be extended to the three point line at times, and can take his man off the face up, and get to the lane with his left hand.  Good athlete, decent leaper off the floor, and length all give Powell the potential to become a promising prospect at both ends of the floor if he continues to work on polishing his game up.

 

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