Holiday Wish List – C/O 2023

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 definitely want a rim protector on defense. Tim JordanTimJordan6'7" | PFSaginaw Arthur Hill | 2023StateMI (PF, Saginaw Arthur Hill) could be just that. He’s a bouncy 4 that has the potential to be a big time asset on the defensive end. DOMINANT POST PLAYER Watch out for Xavier ThomasXavierThomas6'6" | PFBrother Rice | 2023StateMI (PF, Brother Rice)! This young man has a ton of talent and upside. He’s a prototypical tough guy with athleticism and skill to go with it. By the time it’s all said and done, this young man will be wearing a college basketball jersey. POST THAT CAN STRETCH THE FLOOR This is new age basketball, and next level coaches want 4’s that can pull defenders from the rim. There probably isn’t a better 4 in the class at doing this than Luke HazeltonLukeHazelton6'7" | PFGlen Lake | 2023StateMI (PF, Glen Lake). He’s versatile 3 level scorer that takes advantage of mismatches. SHOOTER Jack YanachikJackYanachik6'1" | SFWarren De La Salle | 2023StateMI (SF, Warren De La Salle) is a hot shot wing with a high ceiling. He’s underrated as an athlete and can often times manufacture his own looks at the bucket. DYNAMIC GUARD Jordan BriggsJordanBriggs5'10" | PGMuskegon | 2023StateMI (PG, Muskegon) is a must see perimeter player for college coaches seeking a true playmaker. He breaks the defense down off the dribble and wiggles his way to the lane. Once he’s there, that’s when the excitement starts. TRADITIONAL POINT RJ TaylorRJTaylor5'11" | PGGrand Blanc | 2023State#114NationMI (PG, Grand Blanc) makes college coaches drool. He’s a selfless floor general that makes his teammates better. His passes are high percentage and almost always on point. If you pair Taylor with dynamic wing (like Ty RodgersTyRodgers6'6" | SFGrand Blanc | 2022State#71NationMI)......sit back and enjoy the show. TRANSITION FINISHER Malik OlafioyeMalikOlafioye6'2" | PGEcorse | 2023State#59NationMI (PG, Ecorse) is a high major target for a reason. If he’s in the the open floor, it’s most likely a lights out scenario for the defense. He has such nasty handles and body control that it’s nearly impossible to contain him in the open floor.