12 Days Of Basketball – Part 1

It’s the Holiday season and the songs are all over the radio. We’ve all heard ’The Twelve Days of Christmas" . Well, welcome to the "12 Days of Basketball". Let’s see what Michigan gave to us on each the days.  On the 1st day of basketball, Michigan gave to us: 1 Legend  Yes, that’s  Legend Geeter Legend Geeter 6'7" | PF River Rouge | 2021 State MI (F, River Rouge). He has turned himself into a Legend in Michigan that will be talked about for generations.’ On the 2nd day of basketball, Michigan gave to us:  2 top 100 players Pierre Brooks Pierre Brooks 6'5" | SG Detroit Douglass | 2021 State #76 Nation MI (G/F, Detroit Frederick Douglass) He has earned himself a spot in the top 100 nationally through his skills, hard work, and IQ. Kobe Bufkin Kobe Bufkin 6'4" | SG Grand Rapids Christian | 2021 State #71 Nation MI (CG, Grand Rapids Christian) Bufkin is a smooth lefty that has been one of the biggest stockrisers nationally for the last year or so. On the 3rd day of basketball, Michigan gave to us:  3 summer stars Keyon Menifield Keyon Menifield 6'2" | PG Flint Beecher | 2021 State MI (PG, Flint Beecher) Menifield showed us the we have a dynamic and truly special guard ready to take over this year. He was unstoppable over the course of grassroots season. Aidan Rubio Aidan Rubio 6'6" | SF Goodrich | 2021 State MI (SF, Goodrich) Rubio dominated the showcase season. He played with a chip on his shoulder and proved that he’s a D1 talent. Nate Brown Nate Brown 6'3" | CG Davison | 2021 State MI (CG, Grand Blanc) He was lights out during grassroots season, continuing to prove that he’s an an underrated next level prospect. On the 4th day of basketball, Michigan gave to us:  4 young wings Zach Koby Zach Koby 6'1" | SF Milford | 2023 State MI (SF, Milford) He has smooth flowing wing written all over him. Miles Smith Miles Smith 6'3" | SF Traverse City Central | 2023 State MI (SF, Traverse City Central) He’s a skilled wing up north that should be on some college coaches radars. Jack Yanachik Jack Yanachik 6'1" | SF Warren De La Salle | 2023 State MI (SF, Warren De La Salle) Yanachik has star potential. I think he’s one of the most talented young wings in the state. Cayman Harris Cayman Harris 6'4" | SF Jackson | 2023 State MI (SF, Jackson) is an athletic scorer with a lot of upside. On the 5th day of basketball, Michigan gave to us:  5 defensive stoppers Amari Allen Amari Allen 6'2" | PG Hamtramck | 2023 State MI (PG, Hamtramck) It all starts on the defensive end for this tough as nails guard. Trinidad Chambliss Trinidad Chambliss 6'2" | PG Forest Hills Northern | 2021 State MI (PG, Forest Hills Northern) Chambliss is a bona fide stopper that utilizes strength and quick feet. (PG, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s) It’s impossible to go harder than Rozier does. He’s an effort and energy defender. Chansey Willis Chansey Willis 6'2" | PG Detroit King | 2022 State MI (PG, Detroit King) Willis is notorious for his eagerness to guard the best. Reichen Lund Reichen Lund 6'6" | CG Linden | 2022 State MI (CG, Linden) He has turned himself into an elite defender statewide. On the 6th day of basketball, Michigan gave to us:  6 rim protectors Javantae Randle Javantae Randle 6'9" | PF Detroit Frederick Douglass | 2021 State MI (PF, Detroit Frederick Douglass) He’s a shot blocker extrordonaire.  Peter Nwoke Peter Nwoke 6'8" | SF Orchard Lake St. Mary's | 2021 State MI (SF, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s) Nwoke defends above the rim. Shawn Phillips Jr. Shawn Phillips Jr. 6'11" | PF Ypsi Prep | 2022 State #84 Nation MI (C, Ypsi Prep) Phillips is an elite athlete that can simply run faster and jump higher. Malachi Black Malachi Black 6'7" | PF Detroit University Prep Art & Design | 2021 State MI (PF, Detroit University Prep Art and Design) He’s an all over the floor defender that can’t be beat vertically. Kingsley Perkins Kingsley Perkins 6'7" | PF Ann Arbor Huron | 2021 State MI (PF, Ann Arbor Huron) He’s the defensive anchor in the post for a team full of next level talent. Michael Reed Michael Reed 6'8" | PF Muskegon | 2021 State MI (PF, Muskegon) Reed is strong and physical on D. On the 7th day of basketball, Michigan gave to us:  7 star post players Nate Claerbaut Nate Claerbaut 6'10" | C Zeeland East | 2021 State MI (C, Zeeland East) Claerbaut’s development as a post player has been fun to watch. Sam Leppien Sam Leppien 6'10" | C Alma | 2022 State MI (C, Alma) Leppien will turn a lot of heads over the next couple of years. Jalen Overway Jalen Overway 6'9" | PF Holland Christian | 2022 State MI (Holland Christian) Overway has all the tools to be a game changing post player. Parker Day Parker Day 6'6" | PF Saginaw Heritage | 2021 State MI (PF, Saginaw Heritage) He battles on the glass and can pull his defender away from the rim. Tim Jordan Tim Jordan 6'7" | PF Saginaw Arthur Hill | 2023 State MI (PF, Saginaw Arthur Hill) Jordan is an elite young athlete that could dominate in the paint. Delrecco Gillespie Delrecco Gillespie 6'7" | PF East Coweta | 2022 State GA (PF, Benton Harbor) He’s incredibly versatile with soft hands. Ethan Dunn Ethan Dunn 6'10" | C East Lansing | 2022 State MI (C, East Lansing) Dunn is a pure center with good feet and touch on the ball.