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Pulling The Sleigh – The Juniors

Pulling The Sleigh – The Juniors
Scott Hankamp
Scott Hankamp
December 27, 2022 @ 06:46 AM
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Keira Maki
Keira Maki 5'10" | SF | 2024
MI
Maddux Locke
Maddux Locke CG | 2024
MI
Tessa Roe
Tessa Roe 5'5" | PG | 2024
MI
Mackenzie Kyles
Mackenzie Kyles 5'6" | PG | 2024
MI
Gabrielle Reynolds
Gabrielle Reynolds 5'10" | PG | 2024
MI
Jada Collins
Jada Collins 6'1" | SF | 2024
MI
Bri Thomas
Bri Thomas 5'9" | CG | 2024
MI
Mckenzie Swanson
Mckenzie Swanson 6'3" | PF | 2024
MI
Kate Stemmer
Kate Stemmer 5'6" | SG | 2024
MI
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Yesterday we talked about how Santa's reindeer pull the sleigh and we looked at some seniors that could "pull the sleigh" for high school basketball in Michigan. Well, now we'll look at 9 juniors that can pull the sleigh in this state.

Check out who was pulling the sleigh for the senior class below!

Pulling The Sleigh – The Seniors
George Washington
Gabrielle Reynolds

Gabrielle Reynolds

MI
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Gabrielle Reynolds

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State: Michigan
School: West Ottawa

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We want a leader pulling the sleigh and Reynolds is just that. She&#8217;s one of the top point guards in the midwest in my opinion. Reynolds initiates the offense and will get a bucket if her team needs one.

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Butler
Mckenzie Swanson

Mckenzie Swanson

MI #12
PF #2
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS PF
CLASS 2024
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Mckenzie
Swanson PF
Class
2024
Height
6'3"
HS
Bloomfield Hills Marian
|
MI
Pulling The Sleigh – The Juniors
We need a post presence and a rebounder to help pull the Michigan sleigh. There might not be...
Written by Scott Hankamp
Butler
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Mckenzie Swanson

State: Michigan
School: Bloomfield Hills Marian

We need a post presence and a rebounder to help pull the Michigan sleigh. There might not be a better choice than Swanson. She’s a walking and talking double-double in points and rebounds.

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Northwood
Kate Stemmer

Kate Stemmer

MI
SG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Kate Stemmer

State: Michigan
School: Saline

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We need players that are steady and consistent when given the task to pull the sleigh for the junior class. Stemmer is just that. She&#8217;s a consistent scorer for Saline and her mental mistakes are few and far between.

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Davenport (MI)
Bri Thomas

Bri Thomas

MI
CG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS CG
CLASS 2024
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Bri Thomas

Twitter
State: Michigan
School: Trenton

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Our group of 9 have a tough task at hand and we need some personality to keep the group on their toes. Thomas can provide just that, all while playing high level defense and hitting big shots from outside.

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Tennessee State
Jada Collins

Jada Collins

MI
SF
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SF
CLASS 2024
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Jada Collins

State: Michigan
School: Kalamazoo Central

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We have to have athletes right? Enter Jada Collins Jada Collins 6&#039;1&quot; | SF Kalamazoo Central | 2024 State MI to the mix. The athletic wing can flat out make plays, both in the flow of the offense and in…

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Lawrence Tech
Maddux Locke

Maddux Locke

MI #64
CG #9
POS CG
CLASS 2024
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Maddux
Locke CG
Class
2024
HS
Springport
|
MI
Pulling The Sleigh – The Juniors
We need players that are feeling their game to pull the sleight. Overweg certainly fits that bill. She...
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Lawrence Tech
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Maddux Locke

State: Michigan
School: Springport

We need players that are feeling their game to pull the sleight. Overweg certainly fits that bill. She has been playing outstanding basketball so far this season. Her offensive game, while already really good, has hit another level.

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Highlights

Mackenzie Kyles

Mackenzie Kyles

MI
PG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Mackenzie Kyles

Instagram Twitter
State: Michigan
School: Detroit Cass Tech

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We need strength and aggressiveness when undertaking this immense task. Kyles has proven that she has both of those traits. She&#8217;s a physically strong guard that can muscle many opponents. Kyles likes to get downhill with the ball.

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DePaul
Cross Country
Tessa Roe

Tessa Roe

MI
PG
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Tessa Roe

Twitter
State: Michigan
School: Lansing Catholic

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Just in case, we need some defense pulling the sleigh. Roe has shown since she hit high school that she can be one of the best on ball defenders around. She has great defensive vision and very quick hands.

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Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Keira Maki

Keira Maki

MI
SF
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SF
CLASS 2024
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Keira Maki

Instagram Twitter
State: Michigan
School: Escanaba

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The weather outside is frightful right? We need an up north star to lead the way. Maki is a perfect choice. She has been a bucket so far this year, proving to be one of the top scorers from the…

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