The Top 5 – Seniors To Sophomores
From their freshman year to their senior season, players are always improving. They fine tune their skills and expand and refine their games. We will look at, and compare, the top 5 seniors and sophomores. #1 SENIOR – Kobe Bufkin…
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Continue ReadingFrom their freshman year to their senior season, players are always improving. They fine tune their skills and expand and refine their games. We will look at, and compare, the top 5 seniors and sophomores.
#1
SENIOR – Kobe Bufkin Kobe Bufkin 6'4" | SG Grand Rapids Christian | 2021 State #71 Nation MI (SG, Grand Rapids Christian)
SOPHOMORE – Sonny Wilson Sonny Wilson 6'0" | PG UD Jesuit | 2023 State #189 Nation MI (PG, UD Jesuit)
Bufkin is a silky smooth lefty with a pretty jumper that he can get off in traffic. The University of Michigan commit has a quiet confidence and a swooping drive that’s tough to stop.
Wilson is a downhill floor general that pressures the defense with both his shot and with his down the floor passing.
#2
SENIOR – Pierre Brooks Pierre Brooks 6'5" | SG Detroit Douglass | 2021 State #76 Nation MI II (SG, Detroit Frederick Douglass)
Pierre Brooks Pierre Brooks 6'5" | SG Detroit Douglass | 2021 State #76 Nation MI II is a top 100 prospect in the country that’s committed to Michigan State. He has a very impressive basketball IQ and a jumper with range beyond the arc.
SOPHOMORE – Malik Olafioye Malik Olafioye 6'2" | PG Ecorse | 2023 State #149 Nation MI (PG, Ecorse)
Olafioye is a menace with the ball in his hands. He can create with a crossover or a hesitation dribble. Olafioye is primed for a big time future, much like Brooks II.
#3
SENIOR – Jaden Akins Jaden Akins 6'3" | PG Ypsi Prep | 2021 #87 Nation KS (PG, Farmington)
Akins is prospect that makes his prescience felt. He’s earned a reputation as a big shot maker, often grabbing the momentum of a game.
JUNIOR – RJ Taylor RJ Taylor 6'0" | PG Grand Blanc | 2023 State #262 Nation MI (PG, Grand Blanc)
Taylor is an extremely heady floor general as well. He can play effectively in a fast paced transition game as well as in a halfcourt set. Taylor, much like Akins, makes his teammates better.
#4
SENIOR – Julian Roper Julian Roper 6'4" | PG St. Mary's Prep | 2021 State #137 Nation MI (PG, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s)
Roper is a superstar on a star laden high school team. He has it all offensively, from his excellent handles to his lights out shooting. Roper has many more years of high quality basketball ahead of him.
SOPHOMORE – Braelon Green Braelon Green 6'3" | PG Southern California Academy | 2023 #95 Nation CA-S (SG, Ypsilanti-Lincoln)
Green has all the makings of a Roper-like superstar. He’s aggressive and physical on the dribble drive. Green can go around and through his opponent on the finish.
#5
SENIOR – Foster Wonders Foster Wonders 6'5" | SF Iron Mountain | 2021 State MI (SF, Iron Mountain)
Wonders game is characterized by his grit and toughness. He’s basically always a threat to score and is aggressive on the glass. Wonders is committed to Southern Illinois.
SOPHOMORE – Curtis Williams Curtis Williams 6'5" | SF Brother Rice | 2023 State #93 Nation MI (SF, Brother Rice)
Williams has been getting some big time accolades and offers in recent weeks. He’s prolific on the wing and has the looks of a flat out star. As his game continues to develop, sky is the limit for Williams.