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 GeeterLegendGeeter6'7" | PFRiver Rouge | 2021StateMI (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 BrooksPierreBrooks6'5" | SGDetroit Douglass | 2021State#76NationMI (G/F, Detroit Frederick Douglass) He has earned himself a spot in the top 100 nationally through his skills, hard work, and IQ. Kobe BufkinKobeBufkin6'4" | SGGrand Rapids Christian | 2021State#71NationMI (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 MenifieldKeyonMenifield6'2" | PGFlint Beecher | 2021StateMI (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 RubioAidanRubio6'6" | SFGoodrich | 2021StateMI (SF, Goodrich) Rubio dominated the showcase season. He played with a chip on his shoulder and proved that he’s a D1 talent. Nate BrownNateBrown6'3" | CGGrand Blanc | 2021StateMI (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 KobyZachKoby6'1" | SFMilford | 2023StateMI (SF, Milford) He has smooth flowing wing written all over him. Miles SmithMilesSmith6'3" | SFTraverse City Central | 2023StateMI (SF, Traverse City Central) He’s a skilled wing up north that should be on some college coaches radars. Jack YanachikJackYanachik6'1" | SFWarren De La Salle | 2023StateMI (SF, Warren De La Salle) Yanachik has star potential. I think he’s one of the most talented young wings in the state. Cayman HarrisCaymanHarris6'4" | SFJackson | 2023StateMI (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 AllenAmariAllen6'2" | PGHamtramck | 2023StateMI (PG, Hamtramck) It all starts on the defensive end for this tough as nails guard. Trinidad ChamblissTrinidadChambliss6'2" | PGForest Hills Northern | 2021StateMI (PG, Forest Hills Northern) Chambliss is a bona fide stopper that utilizes strength and quick feet. Kareem RozierKareemRozier5'9" | PGOrchard Lake St. Mary's | 2022State#226NationMI (PG, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s) It’s impossible to go harder than Rozier does. He’s an effort and energy defender. Chansey WillisChanseyWillisPGDetroit King | 2022StateMI (PG, Detroit King) Willis is notorious for his eagerness to guard the best. Reichen LundReichenLund6'6" | CGLinden | 2022StateMI (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 RandleJavantaeRandle6'9" | PFDetroit Frederick Douglass | 2021StateMI (PF, Detroit Frederick Douglass) He’s a shot blocker extrordonaire.  Peter NwokePeterNwoke6'8" | SFOrchard Lake St. Mary's | 2021StateMI (SF, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s) Nwoke defends above the rim. Shawn PhillipsShawnPhillips6'10" | CYpsi Prep | 2022StateMI (C, Ypsi Prep) Phillips is an elite athlete that can simply run faster and jump higher. Malachi BlackMalachiBlack6'7" | PFDetroit University Prep Art & Design | 2021StateMI (PF, Detroit University Prep Art and Design) He’s an all over the floor defender that can’t be beat vertically. Kingsley PerkinsKingsleyPerkins6'7" | PFAnn Arbor Huron | 2021StateMI (PF, Ann Arbor Huron) He’s the defensive anchor in the post for a team full of next level talent. Michael ReedMichaelReed6'8" | PFMuskegon | 2021StateMI (PF, Muskegon) Reed is strong and physical on D. On the 7th day of basketball, Michigan gave to us:  7 star post players Nate ClaerbautNateClaerbaut6'10" | CZeeland East | 2021StateMI (C, Zeeland East) Claerbaut’s development as a post player has been fun to watch. Sam LeppienSamLeppien6'10" | CAlma | 2022StateMI (C, Alma) Leppien will turn a lot of heads over the next couple of years. Jalen OverwayJalenOverway6'9" | PFHolland Christian | 2022StateMI (Holland Christian) Overway has all the tools to be a game changing post player. Parker DayParkerDay6'6" | PFSaginaw Heritage | 2021StateMI (PF, Saginaw Heritage) He battles on the glass and can pull his defender away from the rim. Tim JordanTimJordan6'7" | PFSaginaw Arthur Hill | 2023StateMI (PF, Saginaw Arthur Hill) Jordan is an elite young athlete that could dominate in the paint. Delrecco GillespieDelreccoGillespie6'7" | PFBenton Harbor | 2022StateMI (PF, Benton Harbor) He’s incredibly versatile with soft hands. Ethan DunnEthanDunn6'10" | CEast Lansing | 2022StateMI (C, East Lansing) Dunn is a pure center with good feet and touch on the ball.