2023 Grassroots Player Of The Year
While the action took place in other states due to covid regulations, many Michigan players were able to showcase their skills this summer during grassroots season. We had nominations and voting for Michigan’s class of 2023 Grassroots Player of the…
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Continue ReadingWhile the action took place in other states due to covid regulations, many Michigan players were able to showcase their skills this summer during grassroots season. We had nominations and voting for Michigan’s class of 2023 Grassroots Player of the Year. All 4 players were deserving of being nominated for this award.
Nominations
The following players were the top 4 nominations:
Jordan Briggs Jordan Briggs 6'0" | PG Muskegon | 2023 State MI (PG, UTS Elite, Muskegon)
Braelon Green Braelon Green 6'3" | PG Southern California Academy | 2023 #95 Nation CA-S (SG, Bates Fundamentals, Ypsilanti-Lincoln)
Malik Olafioye Malik Olafioye 6'2" | PG Ecorse | 2023 State #149 Nation MI (PG, Bates Fundamentals, Ecorse)
RJ Taylor RJ Taylor 6'0" | PG Grand Blanc | 2023 State #262 Nation MI (PG, Minor Threat, Grand Blanc)
The Results And Player Breakdowns
Braelon Green Braelon Green 6'3" | PG Southern California Academy | 2023 #95 Nation CA-S – Received 13.8% of the vote
Green certainly found himself this summer. He attacked the rim off the bounce with a physical drive. Green kept himself and the ball low and finished through contact. His aggressive offensive game was a sign of things to come from the D1 prospect.
Jordan Briggs Jordan Briggs 6'0" | PG Muskegon | 2023 State MI – Received 17.6% of the vote
Briggs sent a big message during grassroots season. He was a wizard with the ball, getting defenders to lean 1 way and attacking the other. He was able to create lanes to the rim and use them to finish or dish to open teammates.
Malik Olafioye Malik Olafioye 6'2" | PG Ecorse | 2023 State #149 Nation MI – Received 26.7% of the vote
Olafioye was outstanding throughout the summer. The nation needs to turn their eyes on this top 100 talent. He plays with a confidence and swag, knowing that he can take any defender off the dribble.
RJ Taylor RJ Taylor 6'0" | PG Grand Blanc | 2023 State #262 Nation MI – Received 41.9% of the vote
Taylor was a monster during grassroots season. During his freshman high school season, he was a terrific floor general on a super talented team. Taylor showed this summer that it wasn’t the talent around him that made him great, but instead his skills adding to the greatness of his teammates. Taylor played like an elite floor general with Division 1 skills.
THE GRASSROOTS PLAYER OF THE YEAR
RJ Taylor RJ Taylor 6'0" | PG Grand Blanc | 2023 State #262 Nation MI has been voted the Class of 2023 Grassroots Player of the Year. It’s a tremendous honor for a very deserving athlete.