Super Spring: Part 2
As we gear up for a big July in prep basketball, it’s important to recognize the players that had a great spring. This is our second look at athletes who have had a standout spring AAU season. Check out Part 1 as well: Super Spring: Part 1
Isaiah Jackson Isaiah Jackson 6'9" | PF Waterford Mott | 2020 State #27 Nation MI
2020, F, The Family, Old Redford
Jackson has become one of the best shotblockers in the country. He’s an elite basketball player nationally with a nearly unmatched combination of skills and athleticism.
Justin Rukat
2019, 6’7”, F, Michigan Playmakers, Detroit Catholic Central
Rukat has shown soft hands around the basket and a nice looking jumper.
Darrell Belcher
2019, G, 6’3”, UTS Elite 17u, Grand Rapids Catholic Central
Belcher is a crafty left hander. He hunts shots and gets buckets.
Jamoni Jones Jamoni Jones 6'1" | PG East Kentwood | 2020 State MI
2020, G, Greenwood Elite 16u, East Kentwood
Jones has been attacking the rim and finishing, all while being a consistent shooter from three point range.
Julian Walker
2019, 6’3”, G, Motor City Bad Boys, Detroit Henry Ford
Walker is a versatile athlete who can play the 1-3 spots. He’s a solid defender who can match up with almost any position.
Myron Gardner
2019, F, The Family, Detroit Loyola
Gardner’s stock continues to rise as he shows his athleticism and versatility.
Jeremy Luciani
2019, 6’7”, F, Lansing Prospectors, Marshall
Luciani is an extremely talented post player with a vast skill set. He has a nice offensive repertoire.
Jack Luciani
2019, 6’7”, F, Lansing Prospectors, Marshall
Luciani has proven to be a weapon defensively. He protects the rim and rebounds.
Brendan Young Brendan Young 6'4" | CG Fowlerville | 2021 State MI
2021, 6’4”, G Lansing Prospectors, DeWitt High School
Young is in the process of moving from the post to the perimeter. He averaged a doube-double with points and rebounds this spring.
Donovan Freeman
2019, G, M2K Elite, River Rouge
Freeman has been a leader and a bucket getter all spring.
Mathew Osterhout
2019, 6’3”, Wing, Maconb Cougars 17u, De La Salle
Osterhout is a solid shooter who can also take his opponent off the dribble.
Ryan Downey
2019, 5’10”, PG, Macomb Cougars 17u, Grosse Pointe South
Downey is a pass first point guard. He can get to the basket off the dribble.
Dan Few
2019, 6’6”, F, M2K Elite, River Rouge
Few is an elite defender. He contributes to a team in so many ways – rebounding, defense, and blocking shots for example.
Zach Maynard Zach Maynard 6'4" | SG Brother Rice | 2020 State MI
2020, G, Flints Finest, Rochester Adams
Maynard is the type of player that is willing and able to do whatever it takes for his team to win. He’s a good shooter who can get hot from deep.
Lorenzo Wright Lorenzo Wright 5'10" | PG Belleville | 2020 State MI
2020, PG, Xmen, Belleville
Wright is a physically strong and quick athlete. He’s an excellent floor leader who keeps his teammates engaged.
Freddie McIntosh Freddie McIntosh 5'10" | PG Saginaw | 2020 State MI
2020, PG, The Program 16u, Saginaw High School
McIntosh is a shifty player with good hip movement. He’s an elite ball handler.
John Gaines John Gaines 6'1" | PG Walled Lake Central | 2021 State MI
2021, 6’0”, PG, REACH 15u, Walled Lake Central
Gaines has been at his best when attacking the basket. He draws defenders then kicks to open teammates.
Trevor Boers
6’9”, Post, Greg Grant 17u
Boers is a solid post player with three point range. This spring he averaged 10.4 ppg, 10.1 rog, and 4 bpg. Boers shot 53% from three point range.
Gabe Lessnau
2020, 6’2”, Downriver Bad Boyz
Lessnau is an underrated shooter who had an excellent spring.
Xaviel FIelds
2020, G, Downriver Bad Boyz
Fields is an athlete and a strong finisher at the rim.
Julian Lewis Julian Lewis 6'5" | SG Ann Arbor Huron | 2021 State MI
2021, G, REACH 15u, Ann Arbor Huron
Lewis is a strong shooter. He’s an excellent passer who uses his size to see over the defense.
TJ Barnes TJ Barnes 5'9" | PG Grandville | 2021 State MI
2021, PG, UTS Elite 15u, Grandville
Barnes is proving to be a great floor leader who has excellent ball handling skills.