MP Hoops Scouting & Analysis

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

Traditions have to start somewhere. For me, one of my most treasured traditions started in 1999 when my dad and I first attended the boys high school basketball semifinals and finals at the Breslin Center. We’ve been going every year since, and it sparked my passion for basketball, especially Michigan high school hoops. Throughout the… Read more