MLK Freedom Classic – 25 Prospects To See
The 2020 MLK Freedom Classic takes place Saturday January 18 at Ferndale High School. It will be an all day event featuring some of the top talent in Michigan. 11:30AM – Western International vs. Divine Child 1PM – Detroit Edison…
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Continue ReadingThe 2020 MLK Freedom Classic takes place Saturday January 18 at Ferndale High School. It will be an all day event featuring some of the top talent in Michigan.
11:30AM – Western International vs. Divine Child
1PM – Detroit Edison vs. Macomb Dakota
2:30PM – Detroit Frederick Douglass vs. Farmington
4PM – River Rouge vs. North Farmington
5:30PM – Detroit King vs. Clarkston
7PM – Ferndale vs. Muskegon
8:30PM – Orchard Lake St. Mary’s vs. Flint Beecher
Here are 25 high level prospects to see at MLK Freedom Classic:
Lorenzo Vitto (2022, G, Divine Child)
Vitto is strong and plays with an attacking mindset.
Raynard Williams (2020, SG, Detroit Edison)
Williams has a college ready build. He has a quick first step and can bulldog his way to the bucket.
Ryan Rollins (2020, G, Macomb Dakota)
Rollins is flat out putting points on the scoreboard this season. He’s an elite prospect in the state.
Tariq Humes (2020, G, Farmington)
Humes has been a playmaker for Farmington.
Jaden Akins (2021, G, Farmington)
Akins is as skilled as they come in the class of 2021. He can score at all levels and thrives in transition.
Donivan Peoples (2020, G, Detroit Frederick Douglass)
Peoples is smooth and athletic, and can play at any speed.
Zavion McClendon (2020, G, Detroit Frederick Douglass)
McClendon has a pretty jumper with a quick release.
Pierre Brooks Jr. (2021, G/F, Detroit Frederick Douglass)
Brooks Jr. Is, in my opinion, a top 100 player in the country in the class of 2021. He’s an intelligent player that seems to be 2 steps ahead of the action.
Basheer Jihad (2020, G/F, North Farmington)
Jihad has all the intangibles of a superstar and a player that can control a game.
Keyshawn Devlin (2021, PG, River Rouge)
Devlin has been great at the point for River Rouge. He can score and dish at a high level.
Brent Darby Jr. (2020, SF, River Rouge)
Darby Jr. arriving in River Rouge may give them the best forward combo in Michigan.
Legend Geeter (2021, F, River Rouge)
Geeter is as versatile as they come and can darry his team both offensively and defensively.
Chansey Willis Jr. (2022, G, Detroit King)
Willis Jr. has a game that’s mature far beyond his years.
Omar Ziegler (2021, G, Detroit King)
Ziegler is underrated as a prospect. This young man is one of the best in the state in 2021.
Fletcher Loyer (2022, G, Clarkston)
Loyer has the same shooting acumen as another Loyer we saw before. Plus he’s got a little flare in his athleticism.
Matt Nicholson (2020, C, Clarkston)
Nicholson is a prime example of why the term ‘trust the process’ became popular. He did, and now he’s having one of the best seasons in Michigan.
Vern Nash (2020, G, Muskegon)
Nash is lightning fast and can get hot from behind the arc.
Jarvis Walker (2020, G, Muskegon)
Walker has one of the highest basketball IQ’s. He’s simply a winner.
Colin Golson (2020, PF, Ferndale)
Golson has a college ready frame and attacks the glass for a rebound.
Julian Roper (2021, G, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s)
Roper has incredible ball skills and is smooth on the attack.
Kareem Rozier (2022, G, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s)
Rozier is a tough guys number 1 choice. He grinds as hard as anyone.
Lorne Bowman (2020, G, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s)
Bowman is a steady floor leader and can create for himself and his teammates.
Keyon Menifield (2021, G, Flint Beecher)
Menifield has a crossover that can drop a defender.
Earnest Sanders (2020, G, Flint Beecher)
Sanders is one of the top pure athletes in the state.
Jalen Terry (2020, G, Flint Beecher)
Terry is an explosive guard that finishes above the rim.