Introduction: Lance Stone (2025)
We approaching the summer grassroots season, but before we know it, we will be staring at the start of high school basketball season. There are some very talented incoming freshman arriving on high school campuses this fall. The freshman class…
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Continue ReadingWe approaching the summer grassroots season, but before we know it, we will be staring at the start of high school basketball season. There are some very talented incoming freshman arriving on high school campuses this fall. The freshman class has players that can, and will, make an immediate impact in Michigan high school basketball. Lance Stone is one of those newcomers. Players, coaches, and scouts alike will want to get to know this young man very quickly.
NAME
Lance Stone
HEIGHT
5-6
POSITION
Point Guard
SCHOOL
Detroit Renaissance High School
STRENGTHS OF HIS GAME
– Ball handling: Stone keeps constant control of the ball and can shake defenders with his handles.
– On ball defense: He can play an in your face style of D using quick and proper footwork on that end of the floor.
– Passing: Stone plays with his head on a swivel and delivers the ball on the mark and with zip.
– Mid range game
– Knowledge of the game: Stone has a natural understanding and feel for the game of basketball. Watching him play, you can tell that he’s a student of the game.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT
– Consistent 3 point shooting
– Strength
GOALS FOR NEXT SEASON
Stone has expressed that he is focused on winning the city and state championships next high school season.
ULTIMATE BASKETBALL GOAL
“My basketball goal is to play collegiately at the highest level I can play. After playing days, have a career involving basketball. For example, sport management, coaching, or front office executive.” – Lance Stone
HIS INFLUENCE
Lance Stone is one of the most skilled and gifted basketball players arriving in high school in Michigan this fall. He has a chance to make an immediate impact at Detroit Renaissance. Stone has the maturity in his game that is needed for a young point guard to instantly impact his team. Long term, it’s easy to picture him as an all-state quality player and a young man that could be chasing the title of Michigan’s Mr. Basketball,