Class of 2021 – Unbeatable Starting Lineup
Over the past few days, we have looked at starting lineups comprised of Michigan players from various classes that I felt could compete, and win, on a national scale. Take a look at the 2022 and 2023 classes here: Class…
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Continue ReadingOver the past few days, we have looked at starting lineups comprised of Michigan players from various classes that I felt could compete, and win, on a national scale. Take a look at the 2022 and 2023 classes here:
Class of 2022 – Unbeatable Starting Lineup
Class of 2023 – Unbeatable Starting Lineup
Now we will do the same thing for a skilled class of 2021. These 5 “starters” could hold their own, and even defeat, any similar 5 across the country.
PG – Jaden Akins Jaden Akins 6'3" | PG Ypsi Prep | 2021 #87 Nation KS (PG, Ypsi Prep)
Akins is a top 10 point guard nationally and recently committed to Michigan State. He’s a big shot taker with range well beyond the arc.
SG – Kobe Bufkin Kobe Bufkin 6'4" | SG Grand Rapids Christian | 2021 State #71 Nation MI (SG, Grand Rapids Christian)
Bufkin is a silky smooth lefty that slithers his way to the rim. He’s a true 3 level scorer.
SG – Pierre Brooks Pierre Brooks 6'5" | SG Detroit Douglass | 2021 State #76 Nation MI II (SG, Detroit Frederick Douglass)
Brooks II is an elite perimeter prospect nationwide. The Michigan State commit has one of the highest basketball IQ’s in the country.
SF – Foster Wonders Foster Wonders 6'5" | SF Iron Mountain | 2021 State MI (SF, Iron Mountain)
Wonders plays with grit and toughness. He’s a constant double-double threat in points and rebounds.
PF – Legend Geeter Legend Geeter 6'7" | PF River Rouge | 2021 State MI (F, River Rouge)
Geeter’s ability to defend at any position helps make the smaller lineup work. He can just do so many things at a high level that he might be the most valuable player.
Now it’s time to look at a second team based on the same criteria. This lineup, much like the first, could take the floor against any similarly based lineup nationwide.
PG – Julian Roper Julian Roper 6'4" | PG St. Mary's Prep | 2021 State #137 Nation MI (PG, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s)
Roper would be the go to guy on this talented squad. He’s an elite playmaker that makes a difference with or without the ball in his hands.
SG – Jayden Nunn Jayden Nunn 6'2" | PG Dream City Christian | 2021 State AZ (CG, Flint Carman-Ainsworth)
Nunn is a superb athlete that can play at any pace. He likes to get the ball high and make a play with the dribble or a pass left and cut.
SG – Julian Lewis Julian Lewis 6'5" | SG Ann Arbor Huron | 2021 State MI (SG, Ann Arbor Huron)
Lewis is one of the defenders in the midwest. He’s an excellent rebounding guard and can get put back buckets amongst the bigs.
SF – Owen Lobsinger Owen Lobsinger 6'5" | SF Flint Powers | 2021 State MI (SF, Flint Powers)
Lobsinger’s versatility is incredibly valuable. He can score at many different spots on the floor and can defend multiple positions.
PF – Parker Day Parker Day 6'6" | PF Saginaw Heritage | 2021 State MI (PF, Saginaw Heritage)
Day is a tough player that isn’t afraid of a physical game. He’s a diverse big that has options on offense.