Class of 2022 – Unbeatable Starting Lineup
So far we have looked at a starting lineup comprised of Michigan players from the class of 2023 that I felt could compete, and win, on a national scale. Check them out here: Class of 2023 – Unbeatable Starting Lineup…
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Continue ReadingSo far we have looked at a starting lineup comprised of Michigan players from the class of 2023 that I felt could compete, and win, on a national scale. Check them out here:
Class of 2023 – Unbeatable Starting Lineup
Now we will do the same thing for a talented class of 2022. These 5 “starters” could, at the very least, hold there own against any similar 5 across the country.
PG – Kareem Rozier (PG, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s)
This gritty lead guard is a perfect fit. He’ll do all the little things and make all the hustle plays that this star laden lineup might need.
SG- JaVaughn Hannah JaVaughn Hannah 6'4" | SG Orchard Lake St. Mary's | 2022 State #221 Nation MI (SG, Ypsi Prep)
Hannah is an elite scorer and a top 75 prospect in the country. His smooth athleticism and ball skills make him nearly impossible to stop.
SF – Emoni Bates (G/F, Ypsi Prep)
What needs to be said? Bates is considered the top prospect in the country regardless of class.
SF – Ty Rodgers Ty Rodgers 6'6" | SF Grand Blanc | 2022 #34 Nation IN (SF, Grand Blanc)
Rodgers is, in my opinion, a top 20 or 30 prospect in the country. He and Bates would make the most prolific forward combo in the country.
PF – Rylan Bowens Rylan Bowens 6'7" | PF Cass Technical | 2022 State MI (PF, Detroit Cass Tech)
I like the way Bowens would fit here. He’s a smaller 4, but can run the floor with the other 4 and will flat out battle under the rim.
Now I’ll give you a second team based on the same criteria. This lineup, much like the first, would be competitive against any similarly based lineup nationwide.
PG – Orlando Lovejoy Orlando Lovejoy 6'3" | CG 1 of 1 Prep | 2022 State NC (PG, Summit Academy)
Lovejoy is a nasty ball handler and is explosive with the ball in his hands. He’d score and dish with flare in this lineup.
SG – Jason Drake Jason Drake 6'2" | CG Ferndale | 2022 State MI (CG, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s)
Drake would fit nicely here at the 2. He’d provide another explosive athlete and a nice secondary ball handler.
SG – Kyler Vanderjagt Kyler Vanderjagt 6'4" | 195 lbs | SF Northview | 2022 State MI (SG, Northview)
Vanderjagt is a positive leader that happens to have college ready strength and build. He has a pretty jumper from both mid range and behind the arc.
SF – Jack Karasinski Jack Karasinski 6'5" | SF Grand Rapids Catholic Central | 2022 State MI (SF, Grand Rapids Catholic Central)
Karasinski is having a very nice summer and is moving up many prospect lists. It’s easy to see why with his smoothness at the wing and multi level scoring.
PF – DeCorian Temple DeCorian Temple 6'7" | PF Orchard Lake St. Mary's | 2022 State MI (PF, Ypsilanti Lincoln)
Temple is a tough and physical player in the paint. He’s a terrfic rebounder that combines bounciness and strength.