Double Trouble: The Top 250 And The Open Runs
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Late September through mid October has been a very busy time. There have been a lot of events featuring literally hundreds of basketball players. There has been 2 Flight Hankamp Open Runs, the Prep Hoops Michigan Top 250, and the…
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Continue ReadingLate September through mid October has been a very busy time. There have been a lot of events featuring literally hundreds of basketball players. There has been 2 Flight Hankamp Open Runs, the Prep Hoops Michigan Top 250, and the Hankamp Hoops Open Run.
I’m going to give you 3 examples of players that sent a message in multiple events over the last month.
Zion Belcher-Arill Zion Belcher-Arill 6'2" | PF Campbell Hall | 2025 CA (2025, SG, Grand Rapids Christian)
Belcher-Arill started by making noise and turning heads at the Prep Girls Hoops Michigan Top 250. She showed her grit and toughness by battling in the paint against elite post players. Belcher-Arill showed that she could defend at least 4 positions. Then at the Hankamp Hoops Open Run, she thrived offensively from all different spots on the floor. She showed that she could handle the ball and even step back beyond the arc and bury triples with ease. Belcher-Arill looks like she’s ready to take high school basketball by storm.
Liv Linden Liv Linden 5'7" | SG Hartland | 2023 State MI (2023, CG, Hartland)
Linden was terrific at both the second Flight Hankamp and the Prep Girls Hoops Michigan Top 250. She proved to be one of the most mentally and physically strong players at both of those events. Linden was an excellent floor leader that created shots for herself and for her teammates. She’s a solid ball handler and a passer that can keep the entire team involved.
Hannah Toutant Hannah Toutant 6'0" | C Macomb Dakota | 2022 State MI (2022, C, Macomb Dakota)
Toutant, in my opinion, could be considered an elite level post player in the senior class. She starred at multiple Flight Hankamp Open Runs as well as the Top 250. Toutant proved to be a tough and physical player, and willing to battle with any opponent in the paint. Toutant showed much improved post moves with her back to the basket. Based on her performance at all these events, she looks to be ready for a huge senior season.