Class of 2023 – Unbeatable Starting Lineup
The basketball talent is deep in Michigan and there are elite prospects all over the state, at schools big and small. I’ve put together a class of 2023 starting lineup that I wouldn’t be afraid to match up with any…
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Continue ReadingThe basketball talent is deep in Michigan and there are elite prospects all over the state, at schools big and small. I’ve put together a class of 2023 starting lineup that I wouldn’t be afraid to match up with any other state’s starting 5.
PG – Malik Olafioye Malik Olafioye 6'2" | PG Ecorse | 2023 State #149 Nation MI (PG, Ecorse)
Olafioye is one of the most prolific perimeter players in the midwest. He can get his defender unbalanced then blow by them and finish or dish.
PG – Sonny Wilson Sonny Wilson 6'0" | PG UD Jesuit | 2023 State #189 Nation MI (PG, UD Jesuit)
Wilson is an aggressive floor general. He likes to start the offense early and make a quick pass.
SG – Braelon Green Braelon Green 6'3" | PG Southern California Academy | 2023 #95 Nation CA-S (SG, Ypsilanti Lincoln)
Green has looked very good this summer. He’s played downhill, attacking the rim in both half court and transition offense.
SF – Curtis Williams Curtis Williams 6'5" | SF Brother Rice | 2023 State #93 Nation MI (SF, Brother Rice)
Williams has blown up on recruiting boards this summer. High major offers are definitely the trend for him.
PF – Tim Jordan Tim Jordan 6'7" | PF Saginaw Arthur Hill | 2023 TX (PF, Saginaw Arthur Hill)
Don’t let Jordan sneaky by you. He’s long and athletic, and will be highly sought after in due time.
Here is another starting lineup that could compete against, and beat, teams similar to this from other states.
PG – RJ Taylor RJ Taylor 6'0" | PG Grand Blanc | 2023 State #262 Nation MI (PG, Grand Blanc)
Taylor arrived at Grand Blanc as a well polished floor leader. His game is mature well beyond his years.
CG – Anthony Benard Anthony Benard 6'1" | CG Grosse Pointe South | 2023 State MI (CG, Grosse Pointe South)
Benard is an athletic finisher with a solid jumper. He can score in bunches and with authority.
SG – John Blackwell John Blackwell 6'3" | CG Brother Rice | 2023 State #185 Nation MI (CG, Brother Rice)
Blackwell could have a huge high school season this year with Brother Rice. He has all the skills needed to be one of the best pure scorers in the class.
PF – Luke Hazelton Luke Hazelton 6'7" | PF Glen Lake | 2023 State MI (PF, Glen Lake)
Hazelton is underrated and overlooked in my opinion. He has an excellent inside-out game that should be drawing a lot of attention from college coaches.
PF – Xavier Thomas Xavier Thomas 6'6" | PF Brother Rice | 2023 State MI (PF, Brother Rice)
Thomas is turning into a glue guy type player. He’s willing to do the little things like screen, rebound, and defend in the paint.