NBA All-Star Game – Michigan Style
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The NBA All-Star Game took place yesterday. The teams were drafted by 2 superstars in the league. It got me thinking….What if 2 respected basketball minds in Michigan picked teams made up of high school players to square off in…
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Continue ReadingThe NBA All-Star Game took place yesterday. The teams were drafted by 2 superstars in the league. It got me thinking….What if 2 respected basketball minds in Michigan picked teams made up of high school players to square off in Michigan? What would it look like? Well, here you go:
* The teams were selected with a snake draft based on a list of top 40 players provided by each coach. The rosters are in alphabetical order.
Please comment and tweet what you think the results would be if this game was played out!
Team A
Amari Allen Amari Allen 6'2" | PG Hamtramck | 2023 State MI (2023, PG, Hamtramck)
He’s an amazingly well rounded lead guard.
Pierre Brooks Pierre Brooks 6'5" | SG Detroit Douglass | 2021 State #76 Nation MI II (2021, SG, Detroit Frederick Douglass)
Brooks might be the current favorite for Mr. Basketball.
Jason Drake Jason Drake 6'2" | CG Ferndale | 2022 State MI (2022, CG, Ferndale)
Drake is one of the most explosive perimeter players.
Legend Geeter Legend Geeter 6'7" | PF River Rouge | 2021 State MI (2021, F, River Rouge)
He’s Mr. Do-It-All, and he does it all well.
Braelon Green Braelon Green 6'3" | PG Southern California Academy | 2023 #95 Nation CA-S (2023, SG, Ypsilanti Lincoln)
Green is physically strong and takes the ball to the rim.
Basheer Jihad Basheer Jihad 6'5" | CG North Farmington | 2021 State MI (2021, F, North Farmington)
Jihad has a big upside as a player and prospect.
Treyvon Lewis Treyvon Lewis 6'5" | SF Ferndale | 2022 State MI (2022, G/F, Ferndale)
Lewis an athletic wing that can score from multiple levels.
Orlando Lovejoy Orlando Lovejoy 6'3" | CG 1 of 1 Prep | 2022 State NC (2022, CG, Summit Academy)
Lovejoy is a firecracker with the ball in his hands.
Ty Rodgers Ty Rodgers 6'6" | SF Grand Blanc | 2022 #34 Nation IN (2022, SF, Grand Blanc)
Rodgers is an elite player on a national scale.
Kareem Rozier (2022, PG, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s)
Rozier is an absolute grinder and a steal of a prospect.
Aidan Rubio Aidan Rubio 6'6" | SF Goodrich | 2021 State MI (2021, G/F, Goodrich)
Rubio is underrated and one of the top unsigned prospects.
RJ Taylor RJ Taylor 6'0" | PG Grand Blanc | 2023 State #262 Nation MI (2023, PG, Grand Blanc)
Taylor is one of the most efficient point guards in the state.
Jakhary Towns Jakhary Towns 6'1" | SG Godwin Heights | 2023 State MI (2023, SG, Godwin Heights)
Towns has one of the best mid range games around.
Kyler Vanderjagt Kyler Vanderjagt 6'4" | 195 lbs | SF Northview | 2022 State MI (2022, SG, Northview)
Vanderjagt is picking up steam nationally as a recruit.
Sonny Wilson Sonny Wilson 6'0" | PG UD Jesuit | 2023 State #189 Nation MI (2023, PG, UD Jesuit)
Wilson has D1 skills and talent at the point.
Team B
Kobe Bufkin Kobe Bufkin 6'4" | SG Grand Rapids Christian | 2021 State #71 Nation MI (2021, CG, Grand Rapids Christian)
Bufkin is a top 100 recruit in the country.
Max Burton Max Burton 6'10" | SF Williamston | 2022 State MI (2022, SF, Williamston)
Burton has good positional size and ball skills.
Cooper Craggs Cooper Craggs 6'7" | PF Novi Catholic Central | 2022 State MI (2022, PF, Novi Catholic Central)
Craggs is a very versatile forward.
Parker Day Parker Day 6'6" | PF Saginaw Heritage | 2021 State MI (2021, PF, Saginaw Heritage)
Day is a solid rebounder
Jack Karasinski Jack Karasinski 6'5" | SF Grand Rapids Catholic Central | 2022 State MI (2022, SF, Grand Rapids Catholic Central)
Karasinski has established himself as an elite wing with his ability to score from multiple spots on the floor.
Julian Lewis Julian Lewis 6'5" | SG Ann Arbor Huron | 2021 State MI (2021, SG, Ann Arbor Huron)
Lewis might be the top perimeter defender in Michigan.
Keyon Menifield Keyon Menifield 6'2" | PG Flint Beecher | 2021 State MI (2021, PG, Flint Beecher)
Menifield is an underrated star that can score on anyone, in Michigan and beyond.
Peter Nwoke Peter Nwoke 6'8" | SF Orchard Lake St. Mary's | 2021 State MI (2021, F, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s)
Nwoke is a talented bouncy forward that has a huge upside.
Malik Olafioye Malik Olafioye 6'2" | PG Ecorse | 2023 State #149 Nation MI (2023, PG, Ecorse)
Olafioye can score in bunches and create for himself and his teammates.
Javantae Randle Javantae Randle 6'9" | PF Detroit Frederick Douglass | 2021 State MI (2021, PF, Detroit Frederick Douglass)
Randle is an elite post defender.
Julian Roper Julian Roper 6'4" | PG St. Mary's Prep | 2021 State #137 Nation MI (2021, PG, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s)
Roper has proven that he should be a nationally recognized prospect.
Curtis Williams Curtis Williams 6'5" | SF Brother Rice | 2023 State #93 Nation MI (2023, SF, Brother Rice)
Williams has elite talent and upside on both ends of the floor.
Chansey Willis Chansey Willis 6'2" | PG Detroit King | 2022 State MI (2022, PG, Detroit King)
Willis is a hard nosed floor general and leader.
Foster Wonders Foster Wonders 6'5" | SF Iron Mountain | 2021 State MI (2021, SF, Iron Mountain)
Wonders is as tough as they come and contributes in so many ways.
Omar Ziegler Omar Ziegler 6'5" | CG Detroit King | 2021 State MI (2021, CG, Detroit King)
Ziegler is a top 15 talent in the senior class.