The Holiday season is known for many things. For many lucky kids, making a gift ’wish list’ was a big part of this special time of year. What if college coaches used the Holidays to write their wish list for the type of player or prospect that they wanted to receive for their program? Let’s look at what they might ask for and a player from the class of 2022 that would make their wishes come true.
SHOT BLOCKER
College coaches are always looking for that last line of defense. Sam LeppienSamLeppien6'10" | CAlma | 2022StateMI (C, Alma) can be just that. He’s a rapidly developing big that can D up in the paint. Players beware when you drive the lane and Leppien waiting in your path.
DOMINANT POST PLAYER
Even with the current trends in basketball, college coaches are still searching for that difference maker in the paint. Enter Ethan DunnEthanDunn6'10" | CEast Lansing | 2022StateMI (C, East Lansing). This young man is a big time talent and a true center. He has good touch on the ball and active feet.
POST THAT CAN STRETCH THE FLOOR
Coaches always want to create space on offense. Look no further than Cooper CraggsCooperCraggs6'7" | PFNovi Catholic Central | 2022StateMI (PF, Novi Catholic
The Holiday season is known for many things. For many lucky kids, making a gift ’wish list’ was a big part of this special time of year. What if college coaches used the Holidays to write their wish list for the type of player or prospect that they wanted to receive for their program? Let’s look at what they might ask for and a player from the class of 2022 that would make their wishes come true.
SHOT BLOCKER
College coaches are always looking for that last line of defense.
Sam LeppienSamLeppien6'10" | CAlma | 2022StateMI (C, Alma) can be just that. He’s a rapidly developing big that can D up in the paint. Players beware when you drive the lane and Leppien waiting in your path.
DOMINANT POST PLAYER
Even with the current trends in basketball, college coaches are still searching for that difference maker in the paint. Enter
Ethan DunnEthanDunn6'10" | CEast Lansing | 2022StateMI (C, East Lansing). This young man is a big time talent and a true center. He has good touch on the ball and active feet.
POST THAT CAN STRETCH THE FLOOR
Coaches always want to create space on offense. Look no further than
Cooper CraggsCooperCraggs6'7" | PFNovi Catholic Central | 2022StateMI (PF, Novi Catholic Central). Craggs can D up against powerful 4’s, but on offense he can score from multiple spots in a variety of ways.
SHOOTER
Coaches at every level want shooters! If you’re looking for a shooter, check out
Joe Francis
JoeFrancis6'3" | SGAdrian | 2022StateMI (SG, Adrian). This guard can create his own looks at the rim and fires quickly with confidence. Francis has a shooter and scorer’s mentality on the basketball court.
DYNAMIC GUARD
Terrance BroughtonTerranceBroughtonPGWestland John Glenn | 2022StateMI (PG, Westland John Glenn) is an explosive guard and a playmaker. He can score and create in a 1-on-1 matchup. His feet are never glued to the floor and he’s constantly making the defense adjust to him.
TRADITIONAL POINT
Andre Miller Jr.AndreMiller Jr.PGLamphere | 2022StateMI (PG, Lamphere) is an underrated lead guard that can fill this role with ease. He can handle the ball with both hands and beat pressure by himself. Miller Jr. can put the ball on the floor, draw the defense, and dish off to open teammates.
TRANSITION FINISHER
If you’re going to push the pace as a team, then you have to have players that can finish on the break.
Shawn JamesShawnJames6'3" | SFDearborn ATA | 2022StateMI (SF, Dearborn ATA) is definitely a weapon in transition. He makes the turn and gets up the floor in a hurry. James is a very high percentage finisher at the rim.
