Spiece fieldhouse in Ft Wayne, IN is always a great place to watch a lot of great basketball. This Holiday weekend once again it hosted some of the top teams around the mid west, and beyond. The games got off to a good start on Friday night, and then a long Saturday was made extra special by a big time guest, D Wade, in the house watching a family member play. I focused most of my attention on the Michigan teams, and players, but there were a few others that caught my eye, that were worth talking about.
Top Games:
Southfield Transition vs GR Storm-Martin- In a pool play game between two Michigan teams it was back and forth the entire way. The Storm were up one with 56 seconds to go when Toledo commit Ryan Majerie made both free throws, followed by CMU commit Jorddan Myrick getting a steal and a lay up to go up 5. Southfield Transition got to the line and cut it to three, but the Storm made their free throws and won the game 71-66.
Camp Darryl vs The Family U 16- A Sunday morning game that had a great crowd watching it,CDBA used a lot of 3s, and some mismatches, and better coaching to beat the Family 91-85. The Family missed way too many free throws but with their talent and how athletic they are, they stay in the game. The Family under 15 team did win the tournament however.
GR Storm vs Triple Threat U 17- In a second round tournament game on Sunday morning Triple Threat played well and even had a 6 or 7 point lead in the second half with about 6 minutes or so to go before Jorddan Myrick took over and got to the basket 4 or 5 trips down the floor in a row. Either scoring, being fouled, or both. Lots and lots of fouls both ways, but the Storm were able to weather that because they are a little deeper. They got the win 77-66.
GR Storm vs Spiece Select U 17- in the quarter finals the Storm started off strong, and then held on for a 66-63 final win. The Storm then won the semi final and the final taking the gold division title back to Michigan with them. Capping off a great weekend for them.
Indy Ice vs Ray Allen Select U 14- It isn't often when a 8th grade game can stop a tournament and make all eyes in the gym focus on them, but this game did just that. Indy Ice was lead by a 6'7 kid, with the last name Lyles, who is already built well, and can move, he showed some nice post moves and had a jam that almost took the rim down. Their pg Blackman was also very skilled, and had great handles and a nice pull up. Ray Allen Select was lead by a sharp shooting guard Ellingson who hit 6 or 7 threes in the game. Their pg Coliens was also very skilled and could shoot the 3, as well as get to the hole. Each team went on big runs that were always answered, until Indy Ice had the final laugh winning 58-53.
Top Players:
Southfield Transition:
Marlin Mason-6'6-Cass Tech 2011- Long and Athletic, runs well and plays good defense, rebounds and blocks shots. A great slasher who likes to attack and get the ball to the rim, showed some nice post moves as well.
Spencer Parker 6'7-West Bloomfield 2011- Finishes well, and he is also a long athletic guy who likes to attack the basket. Could get to the rim against any buddy the Storm had one him.
GR Storm:
Jorddan Myrick-5'10-West Ottawa 2011- The CMU commit continued to play well, he got to the basket at will and just ran the offense for the Under 17 gold champs.
Cory Starkey-6'7 2011- Petoskey-Looked much better then last week, he is started to get close to 100% physically and is getting use to his new teammates, he moves well and can put the ball on the floor, but showed some nice touch and much better hands then last weekend. Rebounded well and got better each game I saw him this weekend, which was 5 total.
Jason Pretzer-6'10-Jenison 2011-Played for the first time in a few weeks but you could tell he wasn't close to being 100% yet. When he got touches on offense he showed some good post moves and some nice touch, did rebound well but had trouble staying in front of Parker and Mason out on the wings. The Lateral quickness will improve has he gets closer to 100%, but he is 6'10 250, so that isn't too big of a deal, you want him close to the basket anyway.
Ryan Majerie-6'4-Rockford 2011wasn't shooting it as well as you are use to, until the quarter final game when he hit 4 threes. Just does everything well, can shoot, post, or drive. A very good player. Toledo got a great one.
John Simons-6'6-Cadillac 2012- Playing up with the U17 Storm team and you would never know he is just a sophomore. Has a great touch and is ahead of his older brother Ben, Drake, at the same time. He is going to be a great player in two years, and he already is very good.
Triple Threat:
Jordan Johnson-6'0-Dewitt 2011-The kid just does it all, great shooter, can get to the hole, plays hard, hates to lose. Just a solid player. Is getting more football looks, but he could play college basketball somewhere if he wanted to.
De Bell-6'4-East Lansing 2011- Has a nice touch, long, and plays hard. Could be a very good d2/d3 player.
Austin Barns-6'6-Waverly 2010- He is walking on at CMU. Hasn't played basketball for very long and is still learning the game. He is long and has a nice body, will get stronger, has some range.
Ohio Gators:
Gary Cooper-6'8-Monroe 2011- Long, athletic, moves well, has nice touch on his post moves, big frame, good shot blocker and rebounder. He is really starting to get a lot of attention and has a lot of potential. D1 for sure.
Maurice Taylor-6'5-Toledo Libbey 2011-He is a long lanky athlete who does some nice things. From what I saw I don't think he is a d1 player right now, but could get there.
Toney Mays-6'5-Toledo Central Catholic 2012- Built well for a sophomore, athletic and he has some nice handles and a decent shot. I see him as a d2 player right now, but that could change.
CDBA:
Daequan Mitchell-6'5-Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 2011-He is long and he is athletic, but right now he must improve his shot and handles if he wants to be a d1 wing.
Jovante Hughes-6'6-Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 2011- See above.
Spiece Select:
Tyler Greathouse-6'9- Columbus North 2011-Long, has a nice touch, and good range to the 3 point line, he plays hard and can get up on the rim with ease
Alex Pritchett-6'8-Bedford North Lawrence 2011-Big body who rebounds well. Sets good screens and knows how to get himself and his teammates open.
Justin Gant-6'9-Terre Haute North 2011- A long big with 3 point range, knocked a few down vs the Storm in the quarter finals
Alec Peterson-6'10-Carmel 2011- Long and very skinny, needs to put on weight, but has some nice feet and good hands.
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