MP Hoops Scouting & Analysis

Few were writing about Redford Thurston before the boys basketball season kicked off Monday night, but that will certainly change. Redford Thurston pulled off a mild upset over Belleville with a 71-64 home victory. Both teams charged up and down the court, but Thurston made clutch shots down the stretch to win. Although Thurston gave… Read more

Will nationally ranked Orchard Lake St. Mary live up to expectations, or will someone else rise up in March? Projected Final 4: Muskegon – Perhaps the only team in the state deep and talented enough to beat OLSM in March. Muskegon graduated three college-level guards but return a plethora of D1 and D2 college talent.… Read more

There are so many great showcases right off the bat upcoming in the 2023-24 Michigan boys high school basketball season, and the Northville Mustangs’ annual event is certainly among them. Ten of the state’s top teams will take the court Saturday, December 16, with the home-school side kicking off the event. Here’s a look at… Read more

Like last year, D2 seems pretty wide open. Who will get on a winning streak at the right time? Will a tough Grand Rapids district produce the winner? Projected Final 4: Flint Powers – It’s been a while since the Chargers have made it to the Breslin Center – 2009 to be exact – but… Read more

Can anyone unseat Flint Beecher? Will height or guard play lead to deep postseason runs throughout the state? Projected Final 4: McBain – So, when a D3 program has four starters standing 6-3 or taller, including a 6-9 center, it garners attention. Evan Haverkamp (6-9) has developed into a college-level post player and still does… Read more

Can anyone unseat Tri-Unity in their path to the Breslin? Will some intriguing teams dropping down from D3 be able to make a long run? Projected Final 4: St. Ignace – Star guard Johnny Ingalls (6-0) will look to lead this former D3 program to the Breslin Center. He will be helped by talented forward… Read more