1-On-1 Matchups That I wanted To See
There is a standstill in grassroots basketball right now, and quite frankly, it’s driving me crazy. I was looking forward to seeing some great players in the class of 2021 this spring and summer. Let’s take a look at some…
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Continue ReadingThere is a standstill in grassroots basketball right now, and quite frankly, it’s driving me crazy. I was looking forward to seeing some great players in the class of 2021 this spring and summer. Let’s take a look at some of the 1-on-1 matchups from the seniors to be that I hoped to see during grassroots season.
Kenzie Bowers Kenzie Bowers 5'10" | PG Kent City | 2021 State MI (2021, PG, Kent City)
vs.
Kailee Davis Kailee Davis 5'4" | PG Detroit Renaissance | 2021 State MI (2021, PG. Detroit Renaissance)
Bowers and Davis are 2 of the premier point guards in the state. Bowers is a historically lethal shooter from behind the arc and Davis is an excellent defender. I’d love to see Davis employ her pestering full court defense against the offensive firepower of Bowers
Jillian Brown Jillian Brown 5'10" | CG East Grand Rapids | 2021 State #55 Nation MI (2021, CG, East Grand Rapids)
vs.
Ella Stemmer Ella Stemmer 5'10" | SG Saline | 2021 State MI (2021, SG, Saline)
Both of these stars ended the season on a tear. Brown has established herself as a D1 high major target and Stemmer was in the midst of leading Saline to possibly its greatest run ever. I’d like to see how they matched up this spring and summer.
Genevieve Decker Genevieve Decker 5'10" | SF Anchor Bay | 2021 State MI (2021, SF, Anchor Bay)
vs.
Elizabeth West Elizabeth West 5'11" | SF Williamston | 2021 State MI (2021, SF, Williamston)
I’d gladly drop a $10 tournament entry fee to see these 2 square off. Decker is explosive offensively, playing downhill at all times. West is sort of your do-it-all wing that is more than the boxscore necessarily says.
Lolo Chambers (2021, PF, West Bloomfield)
vs.
Nicole Kamin Nicole Kamin PF Escanaba | 2021 State MI (2021, PF, Escanaba)
There’s nothing better than a good old battle in the trenches. Their styles might not be the same, but these are 2 fighters in the paint. Every possession would be battled tooth and nail.
Kalise Christopher (2021, SF, East Kentwood)
vs.
Kaiden Glenn Kaiden Glenn 5'11" | SF Arbor Prep | 2021 State MI (2021, G/F, Arbor Prep)
This matchup would an instant classic. Glenn has a strong base and can both finesse and bulldog her way to the bucket. Christopher is a long athlete that attacks the passing lanes. Their styles would be an exciting mix.