Michigan Wolverines offer No. 1-ranked basketball recruit in the state for 2015, Arthur Hill's Eric Davis

scholarship offers having been coming in left and right for eric davis. michign is his most recent offer. he has atleast ten div 1 basketball offers. alot of interest from some big name schools in ucla michigan kansas kentucky. eric davis excells in using the pick and roll and pilling up for the 15 footer but he can also finish at the rim as well as shoot the three. he will have to play a point guard in college even though know hes more of a combo guard he will have to stop looking for his shot so much in college and become more of a true point guard.

Muskegon's Deshaun Thrower named sports hall's male athlete of year

muskegons deashwaun thrower has been named sorts hall athlete of the year after winning mr football and mr basketball.he went all the way to the state title football and lost in a close game. but completed a 28-0 perfect season for the big reds and won the state basketball title.he has commited to stony brook for basketball even though some say he should be playing football because of how high level he could be.either way he had a great high school carer. i look forward to seeing him play in college.

seth dugan getting more attention from big ten

http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/2917956499624580066/otsegos-seth-dugan-continues-to-draw-interest-from-big-ten-schools/#incart_hssn-rr-1 otsego might be done with there season but the college interest of the high talent of the team isnt slowing down. otsegos center escpecially with almost averaging a tripl double and stading at 7 foot. he has seven div 1 offers they include northern illinois toledo western michigan lasalle oakland lehigh and akron.he has also been getting interest from wisconsin iowa michigan state. i wouldnt be surprised if he was offered by one of these school in aau ball this year.

grand rapids northpointe 7 footer chooses wmu

http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/8922193575180895875/how-does-a-7-footer-fly-under-the-radar-western-mic Khadim Dieng moved to the United States from Senegal when he was 16 years old through a family friend who was helping him improve his life through basketball. His first year in the country, Dieng was at Oak Hill Academy in Virginia.but at a aau tournament in west michigan he got taqlking to some of the northpointe christian guys and decided to stay in west michigan and find a host family. he never got to play thow he only had one year and having to sit out a year took that away from him.but hell be able to play for western michigan next year. his coach said a smaller div 1 college would be better for Khadim Dieng.

jon wassink of south christian commits to wmu

http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/-3648092300464254631/grand-rapids-south-christian-quarterback-jon-wassink another south christian star to wmu. jon wassink has been starting at qb for sputh christian since his sophmore year.he says hes really excited to get over with the recruiting process. now he can just focus on winning another state title at south christian next year for his seinor season.people are little confused and surprised on his commitment since sturgis chance stewart has already commitited it will be two very good qbs battling it out in a few years.

otsegos seth dugan takes mlive kalamazoo

http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/7713448436757201025/otsegos-seth-dugan-takes-the-next-step-named-kalama seth dugan takes all area player of the year nearly averaging a triple double the center dominated this year. leading otsego to the regional finals lost to benton harbour eventually who made it to a state title. seth has multiple division one offfers in weestern michigan northern illinois toleda and lehigh and a few others he will look to lead otsgeo to a state title next year.

myles turner chooses texas number 2 in the 2014 class

http://www.star-telegram.com/2014/04/30/5780992/top-hoops-recruit-myles-turner.html the & foot center from texas himself will stay in his home state most likely a one and done turner is hes walking to a veteran group in texas with alot of expierence. texas is returning every single player on there roster.Turner left offers standing like Arizona, Duke, Kansas, Ohio State, Oklahoma State, SMU and Texas A&M.some great programs with inside players that texas already has he will only make the longhorns better next year.Hes a great shotblocker and a offensive problem for opposing coaches. alot of people were expecting him to go to kansas since they have some holes to fill in the position to the nba draft. but he decided texas was the place alot to do with his sister saying in a covo they had. " trinity didnt make the playoffs till you came maybe you can do the same for texas. so the seven foot center chose texas itll be intresting to see how well he does and if he can deliever and get them to the big dance.

Former Western Michigan center Shayne Whittington garners NBA interest, turns heads at Portsmouth Invitational Tournament

http://www.mlive.com/broncos/index.ssf/2014/04/former_wmu_basketball_player_s.html There's no question Whittington made himself some money this week" -- NBA Draft analyst on Shayne Whittington. seeing him play myself these past two years and how much he improved from freshmen to seinor was incredible.seeing his shooting ability really got scouts attention at the invite i heard from good sources.reminds me of a young kevin love.

Michigan signees Kameron Chatman, D.J. Wilson climb up latest 2014 recruiting rankings

http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/04/michgian_signees_kameron_chatm.html kameron chatmen a six foot eight forward from portland oregon number 25 in top 150 for rivals.com in his class he just adds to the long list of talented players belien has recruited.Chatman, a left-handed scorer who picked Michigan over Arizona, Oregon, USC and had interest from Duke, UConn and Syracuse, was the No. 29-ranked player in 2014 when he verbally committed to Michigan on Oct. 1, 2013. While Chatman's stock is the highest of Michigan's five-man 2014 recruiting class, fellow signee D.J. Wilson's is the fastest rising. Having committed to U-M on Oct. 62013 as the No. 135 prospect on Rivals' top 150 for 2014, Wilson appeared at No. 86 in Thursday's new rankings. The 6-foot-8 forward from Sacramento Calif. was also bumped from a three-star prospect to a four-star. Wilson picked Michigan over offers from Cal, USC, Nevada and others.both these guys are already walking into a good winning program my looks of it right now michigan is gonna be a team to best cometourney time enst year.

darhon scott chose the chippewas

http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/9054888396977866206/grand-rapids-christians-darohn-scott-to-play-division-1-basketball/ Grand Rapids Christian's DaRohn Scott has committed to play for Central Michigan University.They laid it out for me, and they said if I train and work hard, I could see a lot of minutes next year and maybe even fight for a starting spot.”Division 1 basketball has long been a dream of his.this is nice pick up for cmu as they woth 10-21 this last season.

thousand celebrate life of lacey at msu

http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2014/04/thousands_flock_to_breslin_cen.html about on month ago lacey holsworth was walked into the breslin center and introduced.Lacey, The 8-year-old from St. Johns who befriended Adreian Payne and the Michigan State basketball team over the course of two years, passed away last week after a battle with neuroblastoma.A Breslin Center crowd estimated at 2,500 that came to celebrate her life heard speeches and poems, watched a dance and a dunk and saw video and photos of a girl who stayed relentlessly fearless through a two-year battle with cancer.

hudsonville ok red champs

http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/boysbasketball/standings/?grouping=8252 ok red champs hundsonville have a big chip on there shoulder next year. taking first in the ok red conference one of the toughest conferences in the state. lost to muskegon the future state champs in the regional finals. hudsonville will look to be back there next year. led by 6'8 forward brent hibbits he has multiple div 1 offers the eagles will look to him to lead next year.

Detroit Consortium to go class B

http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/649699779976320667/tobias-tuomi-caps-off-his-first-season-as-the-detroit-consortium-head-basketball-coach-with-a-state-titl with consortium heading class b its going to spice some things up next year come tourny time. its alot of added pressure on the teams superstar 6'8 wing josh jackson ranked the number one sophmore in the nation and some to believe the best in the state throught all the classes. with milans duo returning all in there mind should be repeat benton harbour is a team to watch out for and as always country day will be. detroit consortium might find themselves facing someone that has never beeen to the breslin in teams otsego and wayland both very talented and underrated it will be intresting to see if detroit Consortium can still dominate at the class b level.

Muskegon's 28-0 basketball season at a glance

http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/649698779974320668/muskegons-28-0-basketball-season-at-a-glance/ muskegon finished there perfect season a week ago heres a little look at itMuskegon is the 18th team in Class A history to finish the season as state champion with an undefeated record. The last to do it was Rockford in 2003.all year muskegon was lead by two players that really stand out in my mind stony brook commit deshaun thrower and michigan state commit deyonta davis thrower is one of the best athletes ive ever seen at the high school level strong fast can shoot pretty well too. then theres deyonta davis averaging almost a triple double the forward isnt just a great rebounder and a great scorer but also a great shot blocker.Regular season Muskegon 57, Rockford 32 Muskegon 65, Westland John Glenn 50 Muskegon 69, East Kentwood 63 Muskegon 73, Chicago Currie 66 Muskegon 55, Grand Haven 45 Muskegon 60, Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills 32 Muskegon 63, Zeeland East 47 Muskegon 88, Saginaw Arthur Hill 78 Muskegon 79, Grand Rapids Christian 73 Muskegon 65, Mona Shores 58 Muskegon 85, Reeths-Puffer 42 Muskegon 71, Grand Rapids Union 57 Muskegon 69, Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills 38 Muskegon 68, Zeeland East 60 Muskegon 73, Benton Harbor 55 Muskegon 69, Mona Shores 39 Muskegon 68, Mount Clemens 59 Muskegon 83, Reeths-Puffer 42 Muskegon 69, Grand Rapids Union 64 Muskegon 52, River Rouge 38 State tournament Districts Muskegon 53, Grand Haven 35 Muskegon 74, Reeths-Puffer 41 Muskegon 73, Grand Rapids Union 48 Regionals Muskegon 74, Grand Rapids Northview 31 Muskegon 56, Hudsonville 48 Quarterfinals Muskegon 73, Ann Arbor Skyline 57 Semifinals Muskegon 63, Mount Pleasant 47 Finals Muskegon 91, Bloomfield Hills 67

comments Tennessee looking to make Michigan adjust in Sweet 16, not the other way around

http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/03/tennessee_looking_to_make_mich.html#incart_river_default Tennessee forwards Jarnell Stokes (5) and Jeronne Maymon are gonna be the story in this match up they could be the rise our the downfall in this mismatch of a game both the Tennessee forwards check in at 6'9 260 there both rebounding machines they'll be key for Tennessee as for Michigan the key will be in there wings if Tennessee can slow them down they have a good chance.Michigan with the big ten player of the year in nick stauskas and great players in glen robinson the third and caris lavert.this game is gonna come down to who will make the other team play there game.

day 2 at the breslin

http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/1677235438593949014/day-2-at-breslin-mlive-is-back-with-live-blogs-and-photo-galleries-for-all-todays-basketball-semifinals/#incart today starts the semi finals for boys basketball tournament. we have some very interesting match ups.Heres today scheduleClass A, 1 p.m.: Mount Pleasant vs. Muskegon, 1 p.m.: MLive's David Cobb will host the blog Class A, 2:50 p.m.: Bloomfield Hills vs. Detroit U-D Jesuit. MLive's Tim Wing will host the blog Class B, 6 p.m.: Benton Harbor vs. Cadillac. MLive's Patrick Nothaft will host the blog Class B, 7:50 p.m.: Milan vs. Detroit Douglass. MLive's Patrick Nothaft will host the blog Here is a guide to Thursday's coverage: Class C: Pewamo-Westphalia 54, Muskegon Heights Academy 44 Class C: Detroit Consortium 69, Negaunee 54 Class D: Southfield Christian 97, Frankfort 68 Class D: Adrian Lenawee Christian 67, Cedarville 58

muskegon will take on mount pleasant in the state semi's

http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/649695779979320756/muskegon-vs-mount-pleasant-class-a-state-semifinal-at-a-glance/ muskegon 26-0 will take on mt pleasant today 24-2 in the state semifinals at 1 aclock.some of biggest names in high school basketball in michigan in this game deyonta davis commited to michigan state. deshaun thrower commited to stony brook both from muskegon and jaleel hogan from mt pleasant commited to detroit and aaron leasher commited to umass.key matchup hogan and davis two both play inside very different davis a 6,9 long smooth player he has a nice hook shot and fall away jumper very big on the defensive end also. while hogan is a 6,7 power player very strong and is a complete beast on the boards and dont be surprised if you see a huge dunk.whoever outplays each other will win simple as that.

adreian payne with huge game to start off tourney

http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2014/03/michigan_states_adreian_payne_54.html#incart_2box adreian payne scores 41 points last night in the first round of the ncaa tournament. setting a a free throw ncaa tournament record with 17 for 17. state came out hot and stayed hot.shooting 100% from the field and grbbing 16 boards payne dominated. next thepsrtans will play harvard in the second round harvard upset cinncinati to start off the tournament.

otsego goes down

http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/3649723780136320961/otsegos-season-ends-in-heartbreak-as-the-bulldogs-fall-to-benton-harbor-78-73-in-overtime/ otsego ends with a heartbreaker missing free throws killed them as they went 12-22 and benton harbour 22-22.micheal williams led the bulldogs with 24 points.seth dugan had 18 and aj atwater 13.missing some key free throws and some turnovers the bulldogs lost it in overtime.

Vicksburg Defeats Coloma in Home Game

http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/-793230088461334248/vicksburg-boys-basketball-team-defeats-coloma-62-56/ The Vicksburg Bulldogs defeated the Coloma varsity team in a hard fought home game. They pressured Coloma into mistakes and made baskets off their turn-overs. Vicksburg has begun to play better and hopefully will keep this rolling into the play-offs.

Vicksburg Hangs On to Beat Three Rivers

http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/-6793254088512334276/solomon-barwegens-23-points-helps-vicksburg-boys-basketball-team-edgethree-rivers-66-60-on-monday/ The Vickbsurg Bulldogs scored a 66-60 win Tuesday night against Three Rivers Wildcats in Three Rivers. The Bulldogs jumped out to an early lead and never relinquished it. The did however make it interesting at the end by mishandling the ball several times and letting Three Rivers get close.

Vicksburg Destroys Comstock in Basketball

http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/-4793247088488334213/vicksburg-tops-comstock-67-31-on-friday/ We got ahead early and we scored all night against Comstock. They turned the ball over and we took advantage of their mistakes as we outscored them 2 to 1. We had everyone on our team score as we shared the ball. We played good team basketball. We will have to play team basketball in order to advance into the play-offs.

Otsego Pulls Away from Vicksburg in Final Minute

http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/-6793261088511334221/otsego-boys-basketball-team-pulls-away-in-the-final-minutes-defeats-vicksburg-62-48/ The Otsego basketball team with 7" center Seth Dugan came to Vicksburg ranked 6th in the state. It was homecoming in Vicksburg and the Vicksburg Bulldogs game them a game to remember. We (Vicksburg) were ahead in the 3rd quarter and only down by four with two minutes to go. In fact if we hit a couple more free throws and take care of the ball we would have won the game.

Dowagiac Defeats Vicksburg in Shootout

http://www.leaderpub.com/2013/12/18/dowagiac-explodes-in-second-quarter-to-remain-undefeated/ Dowagiac defeated Vicksburg in a shootout on Tuesday night. The Bulldogs got off to a fast start and led at the end of the first quarter. The Dowagiac Cheiftains took over in the 2nd quarter and held the lead the rest of the way. It was a close game until the end.

Calloway Sports Report

http://www.callawaysportreport.org/boys-basketball-player-rankings/ The Calloway sports report is a listing and ranking system for the players in the Wolverine conference. I like checking the report to see how I am doing and how some of my friends from the conference are doing. I currently am ranked 4th behind two players from Otsego and one from Paw Paw.

Sturgis Basketball Defeats Marshall

http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/6206787911479665643/sturgis-boys-basketball-team-survives-marshall-with-43-33-win/ The Sturgis varsity boys basketball team defeated the Marshall boys team last Tuesday. I have been following their team on the internet because it is the first team we play in the district play-offs. I am hoping we can win districts this year for the first time in a long time in Vicksburg. The Sturgis team has two pretty good players. One player is an all-state forward that is going to Western next year to play football. Hopefully we can beat them to move to the district championship. We play next Wednesday in Three Rivers.

muskegons http://www.mlive.com/spartans/team/1386867761-82-122/muskegons-deyonta-davis-makes-michigan.html muskegons 6'9 smooth forward verbally commits to msu. highest ranked big man in the state for the 2015 class.At 6'9 with long arms davis isnt just a good shooter passer and has some great inside moves. he also affects the game on the defensive end blocking and affecting shots.davis lacking strentgh will have to put on some weight before he emters college. davis could very much be the msu's next adriane payne.