Redhawk Showcase Preview

The Redhawk Showcase, facilitated by Grand Rapids Union, has become one of the top in season events statewide. With the difficulties that Covid presents, the event was up in the air. Thankfully, the show must go on and the Showcase has been scheduled. The 7th Annual Redhawk Showcase will take place at Grand Rapids Union on February 13. Let’s take a look at what we can see and expect at the event. Grand Rapids Union vs. Northview (1PM) This will be an exciting matchup between 2 programs on the rise in the Grand Rapids area. Both teams will be looking to send a message, not just locally, but statewide. Union is trying to replace talented guards while Northview features young future stars. Union is well coached and will have players step up in new roles this season. Northview has Kyler VanderjagtKylerVanderjagt6'3" | SFNorthview | 2022StateMI who has become national recruiting target. Tyran ThomasTyranThomas6'2" | SGNorthview | 2023StateMI is coming off a big summer and fall, where he showed his high ceiling and potential. Don’t forget EJ RyanEJRyan6'3" | CGNorthview | 2024MI, who is one of the top freshman in the state. Benton Harbor vs. Detroit Frederick Douglass (3PM) This matchup has prime time appeal to it. These 2 big name programs have the talent to produce an instant classic. Both teams are entering the season with very high aspirations. Detroit Frederick Douglass is led by future Spartan Pierre BrooksPierreBrooks6'5" | SGDetroit Douglass | 2021State#76NationMI II. They also have big time players like Javantae RandleJavantaeRandle6'9" | PFDetroit Frederick Douglass | 2021StateMI, an elite forward and one of the top available senior prospects in the state. Benton Harbor features electric guard Kentrell PullianKentrellPullian6'0" | CGBenton Harbor | 2021StateMI. They have athletic wings and rising stars like Delrecco GillespieDelreccoGillespie6'7" | PFBenton Harbor | 2022StateMI. Gillespie is a versatile forward that has been shooting up the prospect rankings. Forest Hills Northern vs. Williamston This is a must see matchup. These teams won’t be able to sneak past anyone this season. Forest Hills Northern features one of the top backcourts in the state with the combination of seniors Ethan EricksonEthanErickson6'1" | SGForest Hills Northern | 2021StateMI and Trinidad ChamblissTrinidadChambliss6'2" | PGForest Hills Northern | 2021StateMI. Williamston will match up with one of the best forward duos with senior Branden Hunt and junior Max BurtonMaxBurton6'9" | SFWilliamston | 2022StateMI. It will be fun to see who comes out on top, the sharp shooting guards or the tall and versatile forwards.