Lasting Impressions Part 2 – Rumble In The Rapids
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The Prep Hoops Circuit’s Rumble In The Rapids in Grand Rapids had many players leaving lasting impressions on coaches and scouts. This is Part 2 of our look at some of those players that left a lasting impression at the…
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Continue ReadingThe Prep Hoops Circuit’s Rumble In The Rapids in Grand Rapids had many players leaving lasting impressions on coaches and scouts. This is Part 2 of our look at some of those players that left a lasting impression at the event.
* This is NOT a best of or an all inclusive list. This is from what I saw and was aware of.
Aiden Burns Aiden Burns 6'0" | SG Pennfield | 2022 State MI (United Pursuit 2022)
Burns certainly left his mark at Rumble In The Rapids. He was one of the top pure shooters at the event. His three point shot looked so pure coming out of his hands.
Ethan Gallagher (EBA Ice 2022)
Ethan Gallagher showed up in Grand Rapids ready to play. He had an intensity to his game that was refreshing. His weekend was highlighted by a 15 point and 6 rebound performance.
Nick Henry Nick Henry 6'7" | PF Caledonia | 2022 State MI (MBA Lakeshore 2022 National)
Henry has been more than impressive since last showcase season. He averaged 13 points per game and 6.5 rebounds per game this weekend. Henry is so effective playing off his guards.
Jeremiah Jones (B3 Athletics 2024)
Jones did what Jones has done all spring – Get buckets. He’s been a consistent scorer for B3 Athletics and I was impressed with the way his jumper looked last weekend.
Donovan McDonald Donovan McDonald 6'7" | PF Croswell-Lexington | 2023 State MI (Michigan Cagers 2023)
McDonald has a really nice upside as a prospect. He’s a bouncy forward that continues to show versatility in his game. McDonald’s Rumble In The Rapids was highlighted by a 16 point game. He scored in a variety of ways and was a solid 2 way player.
Duncan Moffitt Duncan Moffitt 5'10" | PG Jackson Northwest | 2024 State MI (Michigan Lightning)
This young man flashed some big potential. He’s a fleet footed guard that seemed very comfortable running the offense and setting the tone of the game from the point guard position. Moffitt is a player to watch during grassroots season.
Javion Otten Javion Otten 6'4" | SG Kenowa Hills | 2023 State MI (Grand Rapids Thunder 2023)
Otten has been a consistent scoring threat all spring and that didn’t change at Rumble In The Rapids. He’s an athletic shot creator to keep an eye on throughout the summer.
Jalen Stanton (Hoop Mentality 16u)
We talk a lot about offense and offensive numbers at events like this, but Stanton was elite on the other end of the floor. He might have been the top defender at Rumble In The Rapids. Stanton pressured the ball and picked up an eye popping 25 steals over the weekend.
Nick Stump (MBA Lakeshore 2022 National)
Stump really made an statement this past weekend. He was relentless on the boards and picked up high percentage looks at the rim. He averaged 12 points per game and 8.5 rebounds per game over the course of the event.
Derrick Voltz Derrick Voltz 6'4" | CG Carrollton | 2022 State MI (EAT Athletics 2022)
Voltz should have the eyes of mid major coaches immediately. The young man is an elite all around athlete and an explosive scorer. If you top 30 points at an elite event like he did, you deserve a ton of props. Voltz was one of the highest end prospects at the event, in my opinion.