Rumble In The Rapids: Matchups To Watch
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The PH Circuit’s Rumble In The Rapids will be a collection of top notch talent and teams from throughout the midwest. With all the talent in the building, there will be some very interesting player Matchups. Let’s look at 4…
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Continue ReadingThe PH Circuit’s Rumble In The Rapids will be a collection of top notch talent and teams from throughout the midwest. With all the talent in the building, there will be some very interesting player Matchups. Let’s look at 4 matchups to watch at Rumble In The Rapids.
Chris Kendrick (2023, G, CTM Miller 17u, Ferndale University) vs. Kol Anthes (2023, G, Hardwood Midwest 2023, Ludington)
Kendrick is a playmaker with the ball that can create lanes to the rim off the bounce. He’s shifty and creative. At the same time, Anthes is a solid defender that can pressure the ball and create turnovers and get the ball out of a stars hands.
Blake Lidell (2023, F, Moneyball East, Lake Orion) vs. Kelvin Amoako (2023, C, Macomb County Cougars, Plymouth)
Lidell is an up and coming prospect. He’s a plus defender that has a knack for challenging and blocking shots. Amoako is a long center that’s also extremely tough defensively. If either of these players find a way to score on the other, it could go a long way in determine a winner.
Cameron Regnerus Cameron Regnerus 6'7" | PF Grandville | 2024 State MI (2024, F, West Michigan Future 2024, Grandville) vs. Nick Glover Nick Glover 6'5" | PF Warren Central | 2024 State IN (2024, F, INB Platinum Elite 2024, Warren Central)
This could be a marquee matchup between 2 players that have had terrific spring seasons. Regnerus is as tough as they come and a battler under the rim. Glover is a plus athlete that can score in a variety of ways.
Joey Naasko Joey Naasko 6'10" | C Detroit Catholic Central | 2023 State MI (2023, C, Top 1 Basketball Club 2023, Detroit Catholic Central) vs. Carson Pixley (2023, PF, Clinton)
There’s a distinct height differential as Naasko is listed at 6-10 while Pixley is 6-5. Naasko could dominate the lane with his height, challenging shots and working the glass. At the same time Pixley is strong and has shown flashes of very solid post defense and an ability to battle for position on both ends of the floor.