James Babers (6-6, Wing, Saginaw High)
Sam Buckingham (6-6, Wing, Saginaw Nouvel CC)
“Will be our breakout player this season. Nobody knows him YET! Great size for a natural wing that can face up and take you off the dribble.”
– Paul Carmona
Mitchell Cook (6-3, Wing, Williamston)
“His hoops I.Q. combined with his will to win makes Cook that type of player that every team needs. Does whatever is needed for his team to win.” – Paul Carmona
Bryce George (6-6, Forward, Detroit Edison)
“Maybe the state’s most physical player. He’s almost like a brick wall defending the basket. His jump shot has improved so much he has turned into a stretch 4-man.” – Paul Carmona
Kendall Hill (6-2, Guard, Goodrich)
Freddie McIntosh (5-10, PG, Saginaw High)
“One of the state’s top floor generals. Great leadership skills and brings to the table everything you want out of your PG. Can attack the basket and create for himself or find the open guy.” – Paul Carmona
Evan Neff (6-2, Guard, Kingston)
“Neff is going to surprise alot of people this spring/summer. New to the team but seems like a perfect fit. Skilled shooter who can score off the dribble.” – Paul Carmona
Sir’Real Smith (6-0, Guard, Saginaw High)
“So explosive and can score in bunches. One of the state’s top shooters who is building a complete game. Great on ball defender.”
– Paul Carmona
Gabe Wallaker (6-0, Wing, Bay City John Glenn)
Monterrius Woods (6-7, Forward, Arthur Hill)
“Pure athlete that takes pride in rebounding and playing defense. Very bouncy tough nosed defender.” – Paul Carmona
Overview
“Our team starts with its guard play, particularly with Freddie McIntosh. What he brings to the table at the point guard position is special. We focus on mental toughness and physical defense and it starts with him.
“We have a lot of guys that can spread the floor and shoot the ball, and on defense they can defend multiple positions.”
“Bryce George and Terry Woods hold it down inside for us. They are both physical tough, blue collar players.” – Paul Carmona
Outlook
The Program 17u has a ton of high level perimeter talent. They have an elite floor leader, shooters, and slashers. The Program 17u has a rising star in the paint and young players on the verge of a breakout grassroots season. College coaches will definitely want to pay attention to this team.