Michigan Warriors 16u Win NY2LA Next Level Invitational
TEAM OVERVIEW The Michigan Warriors 16u went to the NY2LA Next Level Invitational looking to continue their successful grassroots season. They’ve seen steady and continued growth from a consistemt core group of players. The Warriors 16u have been a perfect…
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The Michigan Warriors 16u went to the NY2LA Next Level Invitational looking to continue their successful grassroots season. They’ve seen steady and continued growth from a consistemt core group of players. The Warriors 16u have been a perfect example of the idealistic development of players over grassroots season.
The Michigan Warriors 16u played excellent team basketball en route a championship win over Gain Elite. They won by a score of 59-56 in OT. The Warriors were down by 18 with just 11 minutes remaining. They battled back showing mental toughmess and fortitude, and took home the championship trophy.
ROSTER
#0: Tyson Edmondson (SG, Ann Arbor Huron)
#1: Malcom Clements (G, Belleville)
#2: Jaden Pickett (G/F, Saline)
#3: Ray Anderson (PG, Belleville)
#5: Jack Williams (SG, Ann Arbor Skyline)
#8: Maurice Anderson (SG, Arbor Prep)
#24: Kingsley Perkins (F/C, Ann Arbor Huron)
#30: Brandon Rawls (F, Ann Arbor Huron)
GAME RESULTS
Michigan Warriors vs. Team Ramey CCM Red 2022
W 63-47
Michigan Warriors vs. Illinois Irish Select
W 50-29
Michigan Warriors vs. WI Blizzard Emery
W 58-37
Michigan Warriors vs. Motor City Grizzlies
W 43-23
Michigan Warriors vs. Quad City Elite Black.
W 55-37
Michigan Warriors vs. Oakland Elite
W 60-58 x2 overtime
Michigan Warriors vs. MN Comet Elite Servaty
W 49-47 in Overtime
Michigan Warriors vs Gain Elite
W 59-56 in Overtime.
LEADING SCORERS
The Michigan Warriors 16u played 8 games and had 4 different players lead them in scoring:
Tyson Edmondson
Jack Williams
Maurice Anderson
Ray Anderson
COACH’S QUOTE
“We play team basketball. Offensively we share the ball. We always talk about good shots but if your teammates have a better shot make that extra pass. Good shot to a great shot. We don’t care who scored as long as we win. When you have that mentality it’s just contagious and everyone is out for everyone. We also play great team defense. Our motto is guard your yard, but always know that you have a teammate that is always in the gap ready to help you. We call this help the helper. When you have 9 guys who take defense personally, it makes the game fun to coach and watch. We are tough mentally and physically. But it comes back to playing basketball the right way. As a team.”
– Coach Edmondson