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We’re watching the class of 2022 move on to college, with some ready to embark on the next level basketball. That being said, we are looking forward to seeing what the players in the younger classes bring to the table…
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Continue ReadingWe’re watching the class of 2022 move on to college, with some ready to embark on the next level basketball. That being said, we are looking forward to seeing what the players in the younger classes bring to the table as they gain another year of experience. I’m going to go through each of the top 10 seniors and give you a player that could, in some way, be the next version of them.
The Next….. Ruby Whitehorn Ruby Whitehorn 6'0" | PG Detroit Edison | 2022 State #20 Nation MI (PG, Detroit Edison)
Na’kiya Bonner Na’kiya Bonner 5'6" | PG Detroit Edison | 2024 State MI (2024, PG, Detroit Edison)
Whitehorn could absolutely take over a game. She was just bigger, faster, and stronger in most cases. Bonner has that same takeover mentality with the skills to match it.
The Next….. Mya Petticord Mya Petticord 5'9" | PG Arbor Prep | 2022 State #33 Nation MI (PG, Arbor Prep)
Shamya Reid Shamya Reid 5'5" | PG Westfield Prep | 2023 State MI (2023, PG, Westfield Prep)
Petticord is a playmaker through and through. Reid is the same way. She creates for herself and teammates by pressuring the defense with her handles.
The Next….. Lexus Bargesser Lexus Bargesser 5'8" | PG Grass Lake | 2022 State MI (PG, Grass Lake)
Mary Copple Mary Copple 5'7" | PG Brighton | 2023 State MI (2023, PG, Brighton)
Bargesser is a leader that was able to put the pressure of her team on her back. I’m pretty sure I just saw Copple do that in the state playoffs this season.
The Next….. Theryn Hallock Theryn Hallock 5'9" | SG Forest Hills Central | 2022 State #71 Nation MI (SG, Forest Hills Central)
Liv Linden Liv Linden 5'7" | SG Hartland | 2023 State MI (2023, SG, Hartland)
Hallock is a grinder that gets it done on both ends of the court. Linden is that exact same type of player. She’s going to give you everything she has and will gut check you on D.
The Next….. Abbey Kimball Abbey Kimball 5'10" | PG Grand Rapids West Catholic | 2022 State #63 Nation MI (PG, Grand Rapids West Catholic)
Alyssa Wypych Alyssa Wypych 5'10" | PG Rockford | 2023 State MI (2023, PG, Rockford)
What I love the most about Kimball’s game is her ability to read the situation and know when her team needs a bucket and when to feed the hot hand. Wypych was a shining example of that same thing this season. Her ability to get buckets when needed as well as find shooters with space was a big reason Rockford advanced so far in the playoffs.
The Next….. Allie Carlson Allie Carlson CG East Grand Rapids | 2022 State MI (PG, East Grand Rapids)
McKenna Macon McKenna Macon 5'8" | PG Lawton | 2023 State MI (2023, PG, Mattawan)
Carlson was always as steady and efficient as they come. Macon has always been the same way. She’s poised and confident, making the high percentage plays on a regular basis.
The Next….. Madisen Wardell Madisen Wardell 6'0" | PF Detroit Edison | 2022 State MI (F, Detroit Edison)
Faith Jungwirth Faith Jungwirth 6'0" | SF Lansing Catholic | 2024 State MI (2024, F, Okemos)
It seems like Wardell can influence a game from so many spots on the floor. Jungwirth has shown the ability to do the same. She can power drive to the rim, has a solid mid range game, and is a beast under the rim.
The Next….. Avery Zeinstra Avery Zeinstra 5'7" | PG Byron Center | 2022 State MI (PG, Byron Center)
Lily Zeinstra Lily Zeinstra 6'0" | PG Byron Center | 2024 State MI (2024, PG, Byron Center)
This one is too cool for words. In all seriousness, Lily Zeinstra Lily Zeinstra 6'0" | PG Byron Center | 2024 State MI looks like the same shot making lead guard that Avery Zeinstra Avery Zeinstra 5'7" | PG Byron Center | 2022 State MI has been known for.
The Next….. Jaci Tubergen Jaci Tubergen SG Hudsonville | 2022 State MI (SG, Hudsonville)
Indya Davis Indya Davis 5'9" | SG West Bloomfield | 2024 State MI (2024, SG, West Bloomfield)
Tubergen is a big shot maker that became her school’s all time leading scorer. In much the same way, Davis has developed a reputation for being a terrific shooter and hitting clutch shots.
The Next….. Rakiyah Beal Rakiyah Beal 5'11" | SF Hamtramck | 2022 State #69 Nation MI (SF, Hamtramck)
Paris Bass Paris Bass 5'11" | SF Wayne Memorial | 2023 State MI (2023, SF, Wayne Memorial)
Beal is an elite all around athlete who’s game really rounded into form over the last year. The exact same could be said for Bass. Both are terrific 2 way players that learned how to use their skill sets to win games.