Michigan Cagers 16u: Preview
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PREVIEW The Michigan Cagers are a much recognized name when it comes to grassroots basketball in and around the state of Michigan. They once again have a talented roster that has players with a variety of skill sets for college…
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The Michigan Cagers are a much recognized name when it comes to grassroots basketball in and around the state of Michigan. They once again have a talented roster that has players with a variety of skill sets for college coaches to see. The Michigan Cagers will make a lot of noise on our very own Prep Hoops Circuit this spring and summer.
SCHEDULE
4/10-4/11: Gym Rats Spring Kickoff (Ft. Wayne, Indiana)
4/16-4/18: The National Basketball Academy (TNBA) Solon Cage Classic (Cleveland, Ohio)
4/23-4/25: The National Basketball Academy (TNBA) Coaster Jam (Cleveland, Ohio)
4/30-5/2: Prep Hoops Rumble In The Rapids (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
5/8-5/9: Mothers Day Classic (Brighton, Michigan)
5/14-5/16: Prep Hoops Havoc In The Heartland (Fishers, Indiana)
5/21-5/23: TBD
5/28-5/30: Prep Hoops Grit Region Memorial Classic (Columbus, Ohio)
June – Off for high school basketball
7/16-7/18: The National Basketball Academy (TNBA) Nike Summer Championship (Cleveland, Ohio)
7/30-8/1: Prep Hoops Grit Region Finals (Indianapolis, Indiana)
ROSTER
#44 Andrew Sniesak Andrew Sniesak 6'4" | PF Armada | 2023 State MI (6-4, PF)
Prep Hoop Position Rank: #19
“Can play the power forward or wing. A force underneath the basket with nice outside shot.” – Coach John Strong
#13 Gaden Muxlow Gaden Muxlow 6'4" | CG Brown City | 2023 State MI (6-3, PG/SG/W)
Prep Hoop Position Rank: #4
“2nd year varsity starter. Double teamed most of the year. Can post up inside or go outside with marksman type shooting from behind the arc.” – Coach John Strong
#3 Zachary Kroetsch Zachary Kroetsch 6'2" | PG Croswell-Lexington | 2023 State MI (6-0, PG/ SG)
Prep Hoop Position Rank: #27
“This shooting guard came off the bench for the regional champions Croswell-Lexington. He had a great fall season. Marksman type shooting from behind the arc.” – Coach John Strong
#1 Trey Kolakovich Trey Kolakovich 5'10" | CG Croswell-Lexington | 2023 State MI (5-11, PG)
Prep Hoop Position Rank: #8
“One of the very best sophomore point guards in the state. Most valuable defender in the league as he led the Croswell-Lexington team to the quarterfinals this year. One word – Special.” – Coach John Strong
#4 Donovan McDonald Donovan McDonald 6'7" | PF Croswell-Lexington | 2023 State MI (6-6, PF)
Prep Hoop Position Rank: #9
“Donovan is a force underneath the basket. Has a nice 15 foot jumper. Very efficient blocker on the defensive end. Already being followed from D1 and D2 schools.” – Coach John Strong
#2 Mitchell Geiger Mitchell Geiger 6'1" | CG Croswell-Lexington | 2023 State MI (6-0, SG, Croswell-Lexington)
Prep Hoop Position Rank: #23
“Mitchell can shoot it and plays great defense. 100 miles an hour when on the court. Will be a breakout year on varsity for Croswell-Lexington next year.” – Coach John Strong
#5 Donovan Weatherly Donovan Weatherly 6'1" | PG L'Anse Creuse | 2023 State MI (6-0, PG, L’Anse Creuse)
Prep Hoop Position Rank: #30
“Quickness is his key. He is a fantastic facilitator at the point guard position. Gifted multisport athlete can get to the bucket or pull up on you with a jump shot to make a shot.” – Coach John Strong
#14 Jayden Hardiman Jayden Hardiman 6'7" | C Ferndale | 2023 State MI (6-7, C, Warren Mott)
Prep Hoops Position Rank: #16
“At 6-7 Jayden is a force underneath. At the elbow he can face up and shoot the 15 foot jumper or take you to the rack. Had a breakout year on the Warren Mott varsity this year.” – Coach John Strong
#23 Trenton Boike Trenton Boike 5'10" | PG Genesee Christian | 2023 State MI (5-9, PG/SG, Genesee Christian)
Prep Hoop Position Rank: Not currently ranked, but scheduled to be added at the next rankings update.
“This unranked player is sneaky quick and can shoot the rock. Put up 34 points against a well stocked Flint Beecher. Unknown right now but not for long. Stay tuned on him.” – Coach John Strong