The Main Event: 2027 Guards Performing

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Main Event is one of my favorite tournaments to cover during the grassroots season. It's an opportunity to witness most of Michigan's top teams competing under one roof. This past weekend, I spent over 20 hours in the gym and tried to observe as many prospects as possible! The class of 2027 has some guards that I really enjoy watching. 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