MP Hoops Scouting & Analysis

Here are our current 2027 Michigan high school basketball players with Division 1 college grades:

Alex Armstrong, 6-6, Hudsonville – Unlimited potential with long arms, graceful shooting stroke and the ability to create his own shot. As he continues to get stronger physically, he could one day be a power-5 star. If he takes his game to the next level as a senior, Hudsonville will be state-title contenders.

Connor Brown, 6-6, North Farmington – Freak athlete with one of the strongest builds I’ve seen since Antonio Gates played in the 90’s. Brown is a good shooter and a load on the block. With improved ball-handling, he could rise into a national recruit by the end of his senior year.

Devin Brown, 6-2, Old Redford – Bulldog guard with a great 3-point shot and scoring mentality. He will put up 40 points without shooting an abundance of shots. He will likely have to be a point guard at the next level, so he still needs to improve a bit as a ball-handler and floor general.

Christian Cast, 6-3, Detroit Country Day – Elite upside as a tall point guard with good speed and length. Terrific shooter, but a bit inconsistent overall as a scorer. Has the potential to be the best player in the class, but still needs a bit of refinement in his overall floor general skills.

Adam Coats, 6-3, Belleville – Just gets the grade as a D1 prospect, but could also see him going D2 or the JUCO route for a year, as he is an elite athlete who is still very raw as an overall basketball player. Decent shooter with physicality getting to the basket. Smooth finisher at the rim and great defender, despite having slower foot speed for his position.

Wycell Davis, 6-4, Detroit Catholic Central – Smooth, tall and rangy guard who moves with grace and effortless speed getting to the basket. Has a nice mid-range and outside shot, elevating over shorter guards. Underrated due to his calm demeanor and occasional quiet games, but he has positional versatility at the next level.

Stevie Hall, 6-2, Cass Tech – Elite production from a quick guard with tremendous scoring instincts. Should be a lock for Mr. Basketball after all he’s accomplished. Will likely average over 30 points again next year, which will only enhance his already unrivaled recruiting profile.

Noah Holt, 6-4, Detroit Mumford – Great scorer who can get hot in a hurry with a quick shooting stroke and gliding athleticism. Needs to get physically stronger to really reach his heights, but his skills are D1 level. Good ball-handler on the wing who also has length on defense.

Andrew Kenyi, 6-10, East Kentwood – One of the tallest players in the state has ridiculously long arms and legs, can shoot outside and is a good rim protector. He needs to get much stronger and is very raw, but he has almost unlimited upside once he gets into a D1 weight program.

Jensen LePla, 6-5, Goodrich – Basically a more athletic version of 2026 Freeland star Wilson Huckeby. Good shooter and ball-handler who plays above the rim and can also create his own shot. Probably even better than he’s given credit for, and could be a breakout star in college.

Isaiah Marino, 6-6, Detroit Country Day – Extremely athletic and really started to produce some impressive scoring efforts last season. Can glide through the lane and finish with either hand. Strong and agile with the ball, he could be a major breakout player next season.

Marrion May, 6-1, Lansing Everett – Unrivaled ball-handler and passer. One of the best pure point guards since Cassius Winston. Not a great shooter, but he can knock down some shots and is strong getting to the basket. Elite court vision; the kind that can’t be taught.

Kingston Thomas, 6-5, East Lansing – Strong wing who can also play as an undersized post in high school. Has an offer from Michigan State, but where will he play there? Needs to show improvement from beyond the arc, and also get better at creating his own shot if he’s going to compete in the Big Ten. Could be a MAC star.

Eden Vinyard, 6-7, Ferndale – Has the versatility to play almost any position on the court. He can shoot, handle the ball and score in the paint. He could benefit from finding a position and sticking with it, but he’s a perfect player for the new-age position-less basketball. Likely has the most NBA potential out of anyone in the class.

Andrew Walker, 6-3, Detroit Catholic Central – One of the best pure shooters in the state, Walker can also play well above the rim, throwing down some truly spectacular dunks. Good court vision and a solid rebounder at his position. A player on the rise already with MAC offers.

Davier White, 6-6, Kalamazoo Central – Strong, big-bodied guard who can hit outside shots, but specializes with a tough mid-range fadeaway. He could benefit from gaining a bit of foot speed and athleticism, but has the type of size and strength that can’t be taught and definitely translates to the next level.

Ken White Jr., 5-10, River Rouge – Quick, shifty guard who can score and dish. Quickly established himself as the best player on a rising, talented River Rouge roster. White is a poised lead guard who can be an explosive scorer and creator.