PGH Michigan JAM! Goodrich, Grand Blanc, Grass Lake

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>During my summer vacation, I visited an old-school arcade that happened to include an edition of “NBA JAM,” the ultimate retro basketball video game. This game became famous during the 90s at the arcade and on numerous gaming consoles. The original game was released by Midway in 1993 and featured players from NBA rosters. Each NBA team featured two players who competed in 2 on 2 with no subs. Later additions to the game included 3-5 players, which gave gamers the ability to sub new players into the games. The game's exaggerated graphics, high-flying dunks, and lack of fouls made it wildly unique and popular amongst gamers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://videogamehistory.fandom.com/wiki/NBA_Jam">Read more about the history of NBA JAM Here.</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>MICHIGAN JAM! HS Article Series</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This article series, modeled after the original “NBA JAM”, will include 2 players per team. There is an Eastern Conference and a Western Conference. Two high school players from the same team are included as a “Dynamic Duo”. Each player will be assigned a fictitious rating for physical and skill attributes based on the criteria of the original “NBA JAM”.&nbsp;<strong>Rating</strong>&nbsp;<strong>Breakdown</strong>: Overall speed/6, Shooting skill from 3 pt/6, Skill at dunking/6, Overall defensive skill/6. The overall rating is out of 24 (rating criteria are modeled using the original “NBA JAM”). Some of the original ratings of players from “NBA JAM”: Tim Hardaway-speed 5/6, 3 pts 4/6, dunks 1/6, defense 4/6, Final 14/24, Charles Barkley-speed 4/6, 3 pts 3/6, dunks 6/6, def 1/6, Final 14/24, Scottie Pippen-speed 5/6, 3 pts 4/6, dunks 6/6, def 5/6, Final 20/24. Best Rated Teams: New York Knicks (33 pts), Charlotte Hornets (32 pts), Chicago Bulls (32 pts no MJ), Sacramento Kings (30)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>MICHIGAN JAM! Ratings Explained:</strong>&nbsp;0=Not Observed, 1-2=Rare, 3=Average, 4=Above Average, 5=Advanced, 6=Elite</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Speed</strong>&nbsp;is ball handling, acceleration, and quickness,&nbsp;<strong>3 pts&nbsp;</strong>is shooting 3s efficiently more often than not,&nbsp;<strong>Dunks</strong>&nbsp;is leaping ability, elevation, and/or height,&nbsp;<strong>Defense</strong>&nbsp;is steals, deflections, shutting down your position, and&nbsp;<strong>Final Rating</strong>&nbsp;is the sum of all those categories out of 24 points. As you can see, legends of the NBA game including Hall of Famers don't score over 20! This is meant to be a lighthearted and fun way of learning about some of the great duos in the state and not to be taken too seriously. There were 27 teams in the original “NBA JAM”, but I have expanded the total to 18 teams per conference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/snes/588511-nba-jam/faqs/35861">Read more about NBA JAM RATINGS</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PGH MICHIGAN JAM Twitter Tournament</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Twitter, these teams have been seeded into an elimination bracket. YOU decide who advances each round of the tournament by voting in the polls on my Twitter page. Each poll lasts 48 hours and whoever receives the most votes wins! Teams from each conference go head to head until we have a winner of the Eastern and Western Conferences. The winners then compete to determine the PGH Michigan JAM 2024 Champion! The winning team wins live PGH coverage at one of their high school games during the 2024-25 season. The bracket is posted on Twitter with updates following each round.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Each week, new teams from each conference will have their individualized ratings, graphics, and team evaluation posted in articles, so you will want to keep your eyes peeled for the articles and tournament updates on Twitter!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's look at three Dynamic Duos from the Eastern Conference representing Goodrich, Grand Blanc, and Grass Lake!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Goodrich Martians</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":981148,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/08/PGHJam-Goodrich-v2.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-981148" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='614704' first='Kayla' last='Hairston']-5-2-PG-Goodrich-Michigan Storm Elite UA</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kayla is a shifty point guard for the Martians with offensive skills alien to most. Her ball-handling precision under duress, burst off the bounce, and deadly 3-point accuracy destroys defenses. Kayla is a clutch scorer, creates open opportunities for teammates with her dribble, and wreaks havoc on opposing ball handlers with her quickness, which creates transition buckets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/06/northwood-team-camp-cinderella-chemics/">Read More About Kayla</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='614706' first='Tanner' last='Schramm']-5-10-SF-Goodrich-Michigan Storm Elite UA</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tanner has leaping ability and athleticism that is out of the galaxy. She has the strength and quickness to win matchups against forwards or guards. Tanner lights up the net with accurate 3-point shots and is an explosive downhill driver. She finishes strong at the rim, defends the paint well, and wins intergalactic battles for the basketball on the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Read More About Tanner</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Grand Blanc Bobcats</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":981149,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/08/PGHJam-GrandBlanc.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-981149" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='502320' first='Parc' last='Liggins']-5-8-CG-Grand Blanc-[program_tooltip program_id='713024' first='Michigan' last='Drive Premier']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parc is a shifty prospect who has athleticism and skills that strike fear into opposing guards on the basketball court. She beats defenders off the dribble using a variety of combo dribbles, has a smooth pull-up jumper off the dribble, and dishes accurate passes to teammates. Parc corners her prey with quick lateral steps on defense and will be one of the best Bobcats on the court this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/07/the-national-championship-2026-notebook/">Read More About Parc</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='419538' first='Rayven' last='McQueen']-5-10-PF-Grand Blanc-Michigan Storm Elite UA</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rayven has formidable strength and tenacity in the post that makes her one of the fiercest Bobcats on the court. She uses her length and aggressiveness to reject shots in the paint while muscling through opponents to secure offensive rebounds. Rayven is a passionate player who earned All-Conference honors last winter who consistently wins battles inside. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/04/weekend-head-turners/">Read More About Rayven</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Grass Lake Warriors</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":981159,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/08/PGHJam-GrassLake-v2.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-981159" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='912516' first='Reese' last='Lape']-5-9-SG-Grass Lake-Mystics</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reese has skyrocketed up the 2027 charts with her impressive play during travel and school ball this spring/summer. Her relentless motor and robust strength give her a competitive advantage against opposing guards. She explodes through defenders on a warpath to the basket, elevates to secure rebounds, and finishes tough shots around the basket. Reese competes with a toughness and heart that make her one of Gras Lake's fiercest Warriors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/06/sau-shootout-dynamic-duo/">Read More About Reese</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mya Veigelahn-5-8-SG-Grass Lake-Legends U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mya is a battle-tested competitor with a passionate presence on the court for Grass Lake. She fires deadly arrows from 3-point range to lead the attack and finishes layups with a burst off the dribble. Mya uses her ball-handling moves and length to create space to score. She is one Warrior opposing teams do not want to see on the battlefield. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2023/09/michigan-dearborn-high-school-girls-basketball-showcase/">Read More About Mya</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Upcoming Events</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":962082,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/08/UPSIDE_Announcement-Detail-2024-d.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-962082" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Upside by Highest Platform</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":969797,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/08/PGHMI-ExpoBell2024.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-969797" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://events.prepgirlshoops.com/e/1255/register/the-expo-michigan">Registration for Expo</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">At the Buzzer</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Evan Bell</strong>&nbsp;is currently a scout for Prep Girls Hoops and Director of&nbsp;<a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/program/prepare-2-win-basketball/"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></a><strong><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/program/prepare-2-win-basketball/"><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></a><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/program/prepare-2-win-basketball/"><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='923712' first='Prepare' last='2 Win Basketball']</strong></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;. Our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.prepnetwork.com/frequently-asked-questions/">mission</a>&nbsp;at PGH is to cover as many athletes with D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO potential in the state as possible. If you know a prospect off our radar, please DM Evan through Twitter @CoachEvanBell or email him at coachevanbell@gmail.com</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->