Prep Hoops Michigan Player Of The Year: C/O 2023
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High school basketball season featured a lot of high quality and high impact players in the class of 2023. We’re going to name a Prep Hoops Michigan Player of the Year and Honorable Mentions for the class of 2023. HONORABLE…
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Continue ReadingHigh school basketball season featured a lot of high quality and high impact players in the class of 2023. We’re going to name a Prep Hoops Michigan Player of the Year and Honorable Mentions for the class of 2023.
HONORABLE MENTION
Noah Adamczyk Noah Adamczyk 6'0" | PG Bloomfield Hills | 2023 State MI (2023, PG, Bloomfield Hills)
Adamczyk was a menace with the ball in his hands this season. He constantly attacked and created buckets.
Adam Ayrault Adam Ayrault 6'4" | CG Grosse Pointe North | 2023 State MI (2023, CG, Grosse Pointe North)
Ayrault is one of the fastest rising prospects in the state, and soon to be beyond that. He’s a scary 3 level scorer.
Anthony Benard Anthony Benard 6'1" | CG Grosse Pointe South | 2023 State MI (2023, CG, Grosse Pointe South)
Benard is a more than dependable go-to scorer and plays with a high basketball IQ.
John Blackwell John Blackwell 6'3" | CG Brother Rice | 2023 State #185 Nation MI (2023, CG, Brother Rice)
Blackwell continued to turn heads this season with his ability to play on and off the ball and defend multiple positions as well.
Trenton Boike Trenton Boike 5'10" | PG Genesee Christian | 2023 State MI (2023, PG, Genesee Christian)
Boike made a very loud statement this season, particularly in the playoffs. He should be considered one of the top 3 point shooters in the state next year.
Jordan Briggs Jordan Briggs 6'0" | PG Muskegon | 2023 State MI (2023, PG, Muskegon)
Briggs is a wiggly guard that constantly pressures and breaks down the defense.
Kaden Brown Kaden Brown 5'10" | PG Grand Rapids Catholic Central | 2023 State MI (2023, , Grand Rapids Catholic Central)
Brown probably has an argument as to deserving the Player of the Year. He took his shot, and his entire game, to a different level this season.
Bryce Eaton Bryce Eaton 5'10" | PG Detroit Edison | 2023 State MI (2023, PG, Detroit Edison)
The waterbug guard proved extremely tough to slow down. He led Detroit Edison all the way to the quarterfinals of the state playoffs.
Damaryon Fishburn Damaryon Fishburn 6'4" | CG Trillium Academy | 2023 State MI (2023, CG, Taylor Trillium)
Fishburn deserves more recognition for what he is and is doing as a basketball player. He led his Taylor Trillium squad to a tight regional final loss.
Ryan Hurst Ryan Hurst 6'2" | SG North Farmington | 2023 State MI (2023, SG, North Farmington)
Hurst was an elite scorer off the ball with one of the most talented teams in the state.
Bryce Kurncz Bryce Kurncz 6'2" | SF DeWitt | 2023 State MI (2023, G/F, DeWitt)
Kurncz was a bona fide bucket getter all season for DeWitt. There were times that it seemed like he was putting up video game like numbers.
Mike Lividini Mike Lividini 5'9" | PG Southfield Christian | 2023 State MI (2023, PG, Southfield Christian)
Lividini was half of what proved to be one of the better backcourts around. He was extremely efficient with the ball in Southfield Christian’s run to the quarterfinals.
Wyatt Nausadis Wyatt Nausadis 6'4" | PG Traverse City St. Francis | 2023 State MI (2023, PG, Traverse City St. Francis)
Nausadis has a terrific skill set and can put up points in bunches while matching up with the best of the best athletically.
Malik Olafioye Malik Olafioye 6'2" | PG Ecorse | 2023 MI (2023, PG, Ecorse)
Olafioye is one of the most talented guards in the country if you ask me. He helped lead Ecorse to the brink of a state title
Mike Sulaka (2023, C, De La Salle)
Saluka was our Division 1 Final 4 Most Outstanding Player and for good reason. He’s one of, if not the top, post defender in the state.
Jordan Scott Jordan Scott 6'3" | PG Plymouth Christian | 2023 State MI (2023, PG, Plymouth Christian)
The powerful point had a breakout season of sorts, leading his team to a district title.
Nino Smith Nino Smith 6'0" | CG Warren De La Salle | 2023 State MI (2023, CG, De La Salle)
Smith was a key piece of the De La Salle run to the state title. He’s a quick 2 way player that always finds a way to have an influence.
Jakhary Towns Jakhary Towns 6'1" | SG Godwin Heights | 2023 State MI (2023, SG, Godwin Heights)
Towns had a terrific season. He scored at a high clip and did it with consistency. His offensive game was so smooth all season.
Hutch Ward Hutch Ward 6'8" | PF Kalamazoo Central | 2023 State MI (2023, PF, Kalamazoo Central)
Ward was a huge reason that Kalamazoo Central made an epic run to the quarterfinals. He can stretch the floor with his elite outside shooting.
Sonny Wilson Sonny Wilson 6'0" | PG UD Jesuit | 2023 State #189 Nation MI (2023, PG, UD Jesuit)
Wilson is one of the best lead guards in the midwest if you ask me. He can play at any pace and can both score and distribute at a high level.
Caron Williams Caron Williams 6'3" | SG L'Anse Creuse | 2023 State MI (2023, , L’Anse Creuse)
Williams showed out in his junior season, showing everyone that he should be mentioned along with the best. He’s a high level ball handler and a natural scorer.
Curtis Williams Curtis Williams 6'5" | SF Brother Rice | 2023 State #93 Nation MI (2023, SF, Brother Rice)
Williams is a highly regarded wing on a national scale. He has an elite combination of positional strength, shooting, and playmaking ability.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
RJ Taylor RJ Taylor 6'0" | PG Grand Blanc | 2023 State #262 Nation MI (2023, PG, Grand Blanc)
After losing superstar Ty Rodgers, many wondered what this season’s Grand Blanc team and it’s star point guard would look like. Taylor and his team sent a message loud and clear. The Taylor led Grand Blanc squad reached the Division 1 state championship game where they fell in a tough contest with Warren De La Salle. Winning one is tough and winning a second and a row is way tougher. And they came so close. That tells you something about the players in the locker room. That’s where to start with Taylor. He’s a selfless lead guard and an asset on and off the court. Taylor is one of the better passers that you can find at the high school level and he seems to be able to get in sync and find a groove with his teammates. Taylor can play the game at any pace and can, and will, get buckets when his team needs them.