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Get to know the Greater Lansing high school boys basketball teams

Here is an overview of the high school boys basketball teams in Greater Lansing. This reflects information provided by area coaches.

CAAC BLUE

Coaches' predictions: 1. East Lansing, 2. Waverly, 3. Grand Ledge, 4. Okemos, 5. DeWitt, 6. Holt, 7. Everett

Top players: JL Branson, East Lansing; Christian Dunn, East Lansing; Adam Flannery, DeWitt; Cameron Hutson, East Lansing; Braden James, Grand Ledge; Brandon Mercer, Holt; Deunte Phifer, Waverly; KJ Torbert, East Lansing

DEWITT

Last season: 15-8, 6-6 (T-4th)

Coach: Bill Flannery (7th season)

ROSTER

2 Adam Flannery 6-0 sr. G

3 John Amama 6-2 sr. G/F

4 Luke Hanselman 6-5 sr. F

5 Zach Nevison 5-11 sr. G

12 Matt Huhn 5-10 jr. G

20 Nolan Colligan 6-2 jr. F

22 Elliott Larner 5-11 jr. G

23 Jackson Walthorn 5-11 jr. G

30 Ben Johnson 6-3 jr. C

34 Garrett Grewe 6-7 sr. C

Outlook: Gone is the all-time leading scorer in program history with the loss of Bryce Kurncz to graduation, but the Panthers do return a trio of starters in Adam Flannery, Grewe and Nevison. Adam Flannery is the leading returning scorer. DeWitt will look for a total team effort as it looks to improve its finish in the strong CAAC Blue.

EAST LANSING

East Lansing's JL Branson (12) puts up a shot against DeWitt, Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at DeWitt High School.
East Lansing's JL Branson (12) puts up a shot against DeWitt, Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at DeWitt High School.

Last season: 17-9, 7-5 (3rd)

Coach: Ray Mitchell (6th season)

ROSTER

Cameron Hutson 6-6 jr. G

JL Branson 6-4 jr. G

Christian Dunn 6-7 sr. F

Charlie Baker 6-4 sr. F

BJ Windham 6-0 jr. G

Cameron Essell 5-11 jr. G

Allen McGrew Jr. 6-1 sr. G

Noah Lopez 6-2 sr. F

Deontae Macey 6-2 sr. F

KJ Torbert 6-4 so. G

Dwataye Sams 5-10 jr. G

Ben Fletcher 6-2 jr. G

▶ Outlook: The Trojans have nine players returning from a team that reached the Division 1 quarterfinals last season. Hutson was one of Greater Lansing's top scorers last winter and leads a talented group that also others like Branson and Dunn who are also attracting college interest. Torbert was one of the top players for Okemos last season and joins the mix for the Trojans. East Lansing is on a mission to work hard and take another step this winter.

EVERETT

Last season: 3-21, 0-12 (7th)

Coach: Eric (Trey) Adams (4th season)

ROSTER

Nizjai Davidson 6-1 jr. G

Lajune Lubrin 6-3 sr. F

Kharon Turnley 6-2 jr. F

Javari Funches 6-0 so. F

Lamar Gaines 6-2 sr. F

Nathaniel Benson 6-2 jr. G

Marrion May 6-0 fr. G

Logick Lyoya 6-0 so. F

Tarrell Bryant 5-10 jr. G

Jayshawn Guyton 5-9 jr. G

Outlook: Davidson and Lubrin were honorable mention all-league players and among multiple returners for the Vikings, who look to move up the Blue standings this winter. May is a newcomer expected to make an impact. Adams believes Everett can surprise some teams and be competitive this season.

GRAND LEDGE

Grand Ledge's Elyjah Hendricks, left, shoots as DeWitt's Adam Flannery defends during the third quarter on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, at DeWitt High School.
Grand Ledge's Elyjah Hendricks, left, shoots as DeWitt's Adam Flannery defends during the third quarter on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, at DeWitt High School.

Last season: 16-8, 6-6 (T-4th)

Coach: Luke Charter (2nd season)

ROSTER

1 Elyjah Hendricks 6-3 sr. G

2 Carson Daly 6-2 jr. G

3 Alex Moran 6-0 jr. G

4 Denali Smith 6-2 sr. F

11 Isaac Hansbarger 5-7 jr. G

13 Micah Brown 6-5 sr. F

15 Grady Millbrook 6-0 jr. F

20 Jackson Myott 5-10 jr. G

21 Kingston Nixon 5-9 fr. G

24 Landon Birchmeier 6-0 sr. F

25 Braden James 6-8 so. F

32 Izaiah O'Dell 6-5 jr. F/C

34 Andrew Burger 6-3 sr. F/C

41 Hayato Yoshida 6-0 jr. G

45 Easton Cochran 6-1 jr. F

Outlook: The Comets lost an all-state post player in Teddy Williams but have a core of talent back from a squad that contended in the CAAC Blue last season. James is attracting interest from several Division I programs and leads the talent back for Grand Ledge. The Comets will try to be in the mix once again for a league championship.

HOLT

Holt's Donye Thomas makes a 3-pointer against Battle Creek Central during the third quarter on Monday, March 13, 2023, at DeWitt High School.
Holt's Donye Thomas makes a 3-pointer against Battle Creek Central during the third quarter on Monday, March 13, 2023, at DeWitt High School.

Last season: 16-10, 5-7 (6th)

Coach: Muhammad El-amin (1st season)

ROSTER

Carter Bishop sr. G/F

Donye Thomas sr. G/F

Nigel Gadson sr. G

Eddie McDonald sr. F

Brandon Mercer so. G

Michael Aimery so. G

Brandon Adams so.

Rylan Grasse sr. C

Jake Robele sr. F

Justin Harris jr. C

Logan Duncan sr. C

Taylor Knighen jr. G

Dylan Sharp jr. F

Joshua Howard jr. F

Outlook: Bishop and Thomas were honorable mention all-league players last season and were contributors as the Rams captured a Division 1 district title. They provide a veteran presence for El-amin as he takes over as the head coach at his alma mater after being an assistant last winter and sees plenty of promise. Holt also adds a talented newcomers in Mercer, who is regarded as one of the state’s top sophomores and played at Okemos last season. Aimery is also a new addition expected to contribute.

OKEMOS

Okemos' Brennan Walton celebrates his 3-pointer against Waverly during the first quarter on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, at Okemos High School.
Okemos' Brennan Walton celebrates his 3-pointer against Waverly during the first quarter on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, at Okemos High School.

Last season: 18-5, 8-4 (2nd)

Coach: Jeff Wonch (12th season)

ROSTER

4 Josiah Thomas 5-11 sr. G

10 Chris Paige 6-0 sr. G

12 Sawyer Lick 6-1 jr. F/G

20 Luke Wonch 6-0 jr. G

21 Branden Pruitt 5-8 jr. G

22 Collin Alexander 6-2 sr. G

23 Christian Chiou 5-11 jr. G

24 Nik Greborunis 6-3 sr. F

30 Christian Pickens 6-0 jr. G

32 Vince Byiringiro 6-1 sr. F

33 Colin Walton 6-5 sr. F

34 Jake Staff 6-0 jr. G/F

35 Brennan Walton sr. 6-5 sr. F

Outlook: Alexander is a returning all-league player for the Wolves. Coach Wonch says he has a tough and unselfish group that plays together. Okemos is leaning on its returners to step up to help its newcomers find their footing on varsity.

WAVERLY

Last season: 18-6, 10-2 (1st)

Coach: Rod Watts

No information submitted

CAAC RED

Coaches' predictions: 1. Mason, 2. Williamston, 3. Haslett, 4. St. Johns, 5. Eastern, 6. Fowlerville

Top players: Erik Lardie, Haslett; Luke Marlan, Mason; Kaleb Parrish, Mason; Brendan Ray, Fowlerville; Levi Stambaugh, Mason

EASTERN

Last season: 11-12, 7-3 (2nd)

No information submitted

FOWLERVILLE

Fowlerville's Brendan Ray with the ball in the Gladiators 73-41 loss to Pinckney Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022 in Pinckney. Timothy Arrick/For The Livingston Daily
Fowlerville's Brendan Ray with the ball in the Gladiators 73-41 loss to Pinckney Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022 in Pinckney. Timothy Arrick/For The Livingston Daily

Last season: 3-18, 1-9 (6th)

Coach: Jim Jonas (7th season)

ROSTER

Brendan Ray 6-0 sr. G

Dillon Wieas 6-4 sr. F

Wyatt Soli 6-4 jr. F

Griffin Gonzalez 6-1 sr. G

Mason Munsell 6-0 sr. G

Sam Shrader 6-2 so. G

Outlook: The Gladiators will be experienced and have three starters returning. Ray is a third-year starter and Soli is a third-year varsity player in the backcourt for Fowlerville. Jonas said the Gladiators will go as far as their defense takes them and aims to improve in that area.

HASLETT

Last season: 7-17, 4-6 (4th)

Coach: Chris Smith (11th season)

ROSTER

Erik Lardie 6-6 jr. F

Luke Blattert 5-10 jr. G

David Wheeler 6-2 sr. G/F

Jackson Shadaker 6-1 jr. G

Travis Satterla 6-3 so. G/F

Charlie Dutcher 5-10 so. G

Outlook: Lardie was an honorable mention all-league selection and is joined by Blattert, Wheeler and Satterla as key returning varsity players for the Vikings. Smith said Haslett has a young group that will try to challenge for a CAAC Red title.

MASON

Mason's Levi Stambaugh scores against Ionia during the third quarter on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at Ionia High School.
Mason's Levi Stambaugh scores against Ionia during the third quarter on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at Ionia High School.

Last season: 21-3, 10-0 (1st)

Coach: Lee Chaney (19th season)

ROSTER

Luke Marlan 6-2 sr. G

Levi Stambaugh 6-0 jr. G

Kaleb Parrish 6-5 sr. F

Tyler Baker 6-2 sr. F

Cason Carswell 6-3 jr. G/F

Nick Wells 6-0 sr. G

Outlook: The Bulldogs have four starters back from last season's squad that claimed a league title and reached a district final, which includes a pair of honorable mention all-state players in Marlan and Parrish. The goals are high for veteran-laden Mason, which will have some players jumping into basketball late due to being part of the school's football run to the state title game at Ford Field.

ST. JOHNS

Last season: 12-9, 6-4 (3rd)

Coach: Nate Wade (4th season)

ROSTER

Anthony Dupuis 5-8 sr. G

Chris Stewart 5-9 sr. G

Chuck Miller 5-10 sr. F

Brendan Thomas 6-1 sr. F

Logan Nobach 5-11 sr. F

Bryce Pratl 6-1 so. G

David Frisbie 6-1 jr. F

Nolan Koenigsknecht 5-9 so. F

Seth Shank 5-10 jr. G

Outlook: The Redwings lost four starters but hope to build on their success from season. Wade said there was plenty of buy-in and a number of players who spent time working on their game. A core of seniors in Dupuis, Stewart, Miller, Thomas and Nobach are among the key returners for St. Johns.

WILLIAMSTON

Williamston's Max McCune, left, moves the ball as Haslett's Brayden Stellard defends during the game on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, at Haslett High School.
Williamston's Max McCune, left, moves the ball as Haslett's Brayden Stellard defends during the game on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, at Haslett High School.

Last season: 8-17, 2-8 (5th)

Coach: Koji Vroom (2nd season)

ROSTER

1 Tommy Pratt

2 Jacob Martin

3 Jameson Conti

5 Max McCune

10 Peter Jones

11 Brad McKinney

12 Noah Pfeifle

15 Ben Smith

21 Brayden Johnson

22 Zach Kulesza

24 Zach Cribbs

25 Hudson Hunt

35 Ben Barnstable

Outlook: Cribbs, McCune and Smith are seniors and among six returners for the Hornets, With those players back and the addition of young talent, Williamston hopes to challenge for CAAC Red and Division 2 district championships.

CAAC WHITE

Coaches' predictions: 1. Sexton, 2. Charlotte, T-3. Ionia, T-3. Lansing Catholic, 5. Portland, 6. Olivet, T-7. Eaton Rapids, T-7. Lakewood

Top players: Cutler Brandt, Charlotte; Bo Lincoln, Olivet; Dominic Novara, Portland; Keyshawn Summerville, Sexton; Drew Tolfree, Lansing Catholic; Travis Tucker Jr., Ionia

CHARLOTTE

Last season: 17-8, 9-1 (1st)

Coach: Tom Fleming

No information submitted

EATON RAPIDS

Last season: 0-23, 0-10 (6th)

Coach: Jason Houghton (3rd season)

ROSTER

Braylon Nobach 5-10 sr. G

Caden Bartley sr.

Ashton Collins 6-5 sr C.

Nicholas White 6-1 sr. F

Karson Parker sr.

Andrew Pant 6-0 sr. F

Ethan Gaston 6-0 sr. G

Cooper Oliver jr.

Brogan McCrumb jr.

Ayden Adkins jr.

Damrion Bailey 6-2 so. F

Keegan Gouchenour so.

Hayden Hendrickson so.

James O’Conner so.

Outlook: The Greyhounds will try to put together an improved season with a mix of experience and youth. Nobach and Collins are seniors who were honorable mention all-league players last season and lead the experience back. Houghton hopes attention to detail and hard work helps Eaton Rapids compete in the CAAC White.

IONIA

Ionia's bench celebrates a score against Mason during the second quarter on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at Ionia High School.
Ionia's bench celebrates a score against Mason during the second quarter on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at Ionia High School.

Last season: 18-6, 8-2 (2nd)

Coach: Scott Swinehart (22nd season)

ROSTER

2 Travis Tucker Jr. sr.

4 Tristan Ciganick jr.

5 Colt Piercefield so.

10 Spencer Tooker jr.

12 Carter Starks jr.

14 Wyatt Erridge jr.

15 Gage Flanner sr.

20 Hobbs Pinnow sr.

22 Jaxon Palmer jr.

24 Max Doty sr.

30 Brent Starks jr.

32 Mason Doty sr.

40 Wolton Sandborn so.

44 Henry Castle jr.

50 Aden Wenzl sr.

Outlook: Tucker is a third-year varsity player who earned all-league honors while Doty is the other starter back for a Bulldog squad that was in the mix for a CAAC White title last season. Swinehart said leadership will be an important ingredient to the success for Ionia as it attempts to navigate a tough non-league schedule and a competitive league.

LAKEWOOD

Last season: 12-11

No information submitted

LANSING CATHOLIC

Last season: 9-15, 3-7 (T-4th)

Coach: Jake Bullock (2nd season)

ROSTER

Drew Tolfree 6-1 jr. G

Justin De Varona 6-0 sr. G

DJ Rowley 6-3 jr. F

Seth Hahnenberg 6-5 fr. F

Outlook: Tolfree was an all-league selection last season and along with De Varona and Rowley logged major minutes for the Cougars last winter. Combined with some younger talent, Lansing Catholic hopes to take a step in the CAAC White and contend for a league title.

OLIVET

Last season: 21-2, 12-0 GLAC (1st)

Coach: Brian Lincoln (1st season)

No information submitted

PORTLAND

Last season: 10-13, 3-7 (T-4th)

Coach: Luke Pohl (2nd season)

ROSTER

Dominic Novara 6-1 jr. G

Evan Gross 5-10 jr. G

Chris Battley 6-1 jr. F

Kaden Dickerson 6-2 so. F

Carter White 6-3 so. G

Makyah Mora 6-0 so. G

Levi Nobis

Keaton McGregor

Jacob Farley

Tej's Virk

Outlook: The Raiders have a team banged up from a lengthy football season that featured a run to the state semifinals. Pohl believes once his team gets healthy, it will fare well with a great work ethic. Novara is a returning all-league selection and is joined by Battley and Gross as third-year varsity players.

SEXTON

Last season: 12-10, 7-3 (3rd)

Coach: Deleon Dearing (1st season)

No information submitted

CMAC

Coaches' predictions: 1. Laingsburg, 2. Pewamo-Westphalia, 3. Fowler, 4. Dansville, 5. Lansing Christian, 6. Portland St. Patrick, 7. Potterville, 8. Bath, 9. Perry, 10. Saranac

Top players: Grady Eklund, Pewamo-Westphalia; Jacob Halfmann, Fowler;  Zander Woodruff, Laingsburg

BATH

Last season: 8-14, 5-8 (6th)

Coach: Nick Duflo (1st season)

ROSTER

Cole Chamberlain 5-10 sr. G

Jacob Kuhn 6-3 jr. C

Bradlee Uhlmann 5-11 sr. G

Remington McCrimmon 6-2 jr. F

Sam Wonch 5-10 sr. G

Ethan Wicks 5-8 jr. G

Outlook: Chamberlain and Kuhn were honorable mention all-league players last season, while Uhlmann is a returning starter. Duflo, who takes over the program after coaching at the JV level, said he has a young team that will look to improve on last season and adapt to a new style.

DANSVILLE

Last season: 10-12, 7-6 (4th)

Coach: Ryan Masters (2nd season)

ROSTER

Drew Frantz 5-10 sr. G

Calvin VanHartesvelt 6-4 sr. F/C

Elijah Neal 6-3 sr. G

Dylan Ream 6-2 sr. F

Quinnton Burgett 5-11 jr. G

Mayson Burgett 5-11 fr. G

Mason Ruttan 6-4 sr. F

Outlook: The Aggies aim to build off the success of last season with a team led by seniors. Frantz and VanHartesvelt lead the returning seniors and earned All-CMAC recognition last winter.

FOWLER

Fowler's Zach Halfmann, right, looks to pass as Potterville's Diego Vasquez defends during the second quarter on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at Potterville High School.
Fowler's Zach Halfmann, right, looks to pass as Potterville's Diego Vasquez defends during the second quarter on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at Potterville High School.

Last season: 13-10, 8-6 (3rd)

Coach: Kam Riley (5th season)

ROSTER

Jacob Halfmann jr. G

Alex Halfmann jr. F

Aaron Simon jr. G

Zach Halfmann sr. G

Asher Koenigsknecht jr. G

Outlook: Jacob Halfmann, Alex Halfmann and Simon earned All-CMAC accolades last season for Fowler, which hopes to be in the mix for a league title.

LAINGSBURG

Laingsburg's Zander Woodruff, left, pushes the ball up court against Ovid-Elsie's Beau Price, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at Ovid-Elsie High School.
Laingsburg's Zander Woodruff, left, pushes the ball up court against Ovid-Elsie's Beau Price, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at Ovid-Elsie High School.

Last season: 25-1, 12-0 (1st)

Coach: Tim Beebe (1st season)

ROSTER

Zander Woodruff 6-3 sr. G

Cam Ballard 5-10 sr. G

Jackson Audretsch 6-1 sr. F

Ty Randall 6-4 sr. F

Elliott Wilsey 5-10 sr. F

Vance Klont 5-9 sr. G

Aiden Maddaloni 6-6 sr. F

Adam Essenberg 5-10 sr. G

Lucas Mathews 5-10 sr. F

Mitchell George 6-4 jr. F

Dom Garcia 5-8 jr. G

Max Powers 5-8 jr. G

Logan Holm 6-0 jr. F

Josiah Hawes 6-2 so. G

Greg Stewart 6-3 jr. F

Outlook: Woodruff was among the area’s top scorers last season while earning Division 3 all-state honors and helping the Wolfpack make a run to the state quarterfinals. He is joined by a core of returning of seniors that will try to help Laingsburg repeat in the CMAC and find more success.

LANSING CHRISTIAN

Last season: 16-10, 5-7 GLAC (5th)

Coach: Grayson Fuller (2nd season)

ROSTER

Ethan Damesworth 6-1 jr. G

David Hall 6-0 jr. F

Collin Leavitt 5-11 jr. G

Noah Bruno 5-11 so. G

Outlook: After being a very experienced team last winter, the Pilgrims enter this fall with an inexperienced group and low numbers. Lansing Christian doesn’t have enough players to field a JV team and has a varsity roster featuring no seniors, six juniors, a couple sophomores and a few freshmen. Hall started last year and Damesworth is another key returner.

PERRY

Last season: 10-14, 4-8 GLAC

Coach: Scott Selbig (4th season)

ROSTER

DJ Jenks 5-10 jr. G

Tristan Krupp 6-0 sr. G

Joey McGraw-Allen 6-0 sr. G

Tanner Selbig 6-5 sr. C

Austin Poirier 6-2 sr. G

Michael Werner 5-10 sr. G

Tim Hall 5-9 sr. G

Hunter Sties 6-0

Outlook: Jenks is a third-year varsity player, while McGraw-Allen earned all-league recognition in the GLAC last season. Coach Selbig said the Ramblers have a small group with great chemistry and are ready to see how they fare as they begin a new era in the CMAC.

PEWAMO-WESTPHALIA

Pewamo-Westphalia freshman Grady Eklund takes a shot against Brandywine during the state quarterfinal game at Portage Central High School on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
Pewamo-Westphalia freshman Grady Eklund takes a shot against Brandywine during the state quarterfinal game at Portage Central High School on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

Last season: 19-7, 11-2 (2nd)

Coach: Dominic Schneider (4th season)

ROSTER

Kash Pohl 6-0 sr. G

Trevor Spitzley 6-3 sr. F

Lane Trierweiler 6-2 jr. F

Reece Thelen 5-10 jr. G

Brady Heckman

Mason Smith

Cody Fox

Trevor Smith 6-2 jr. F

Isaac Thelen

Dominic Weber 6-2 jr. G

Ty Thelen 5-11 so. G

Grady Eklund 6-3 so. G

Outlook: The Pirates have a young roster and hope to grow as the season progresses. P-W, which made a run to the state quarterfinals in Division 3 last winter, will lean on its seniors and a returning first team all-league performer in Eklund.

PORTLAND ST. PATRICK

Last season: 7-15, 4-10 (7th)

Coach: Curtis Meyers (3rd season)

ROSTER

1 Brady Leonard 5-10 so. G

2 Gabe Wernet jr.

3 Jerryd Scheurer 5-10 fr. G

4 Lucas Simon sr.

5 Tyler Groothuis sr.

11 Landon Simpson 5-10 jr. G

14 Brayden Simon 6-0 jr. G/F

15 Nathan Fears jr.

22 Charlie Thelen 6-0 so. F

23 Grant Pline jr.

33 Devin Cook 6-1 sr. F

Outlook: The Shamrocks have a core of their team returning and lost just two seniors from last fall. With the many returners and the addition of newcomers, St. Patrick aims make more progress and try to compete in the CMAC. Brayden Simon is a two-time second team all-league performer and among the returning talent.

POTTERVILLE

Last season: 11-13, 6-8 (5th)

Coach: Jake Briney (5th season)

ROSTER

Kaleb Batterham sr. G

Keagan Dunning sr. G

Reid Jackson jr. G

Ezariah Taylor jr. G

Cameron Wood jr. G

Vissed Vue jr. G

Brayden Marenich jr. F

Tiernan Hartigan jr. G

Andrew Wright jr. F

Aaron Crittenden jr. G

Isaiah Woloszyn so. G

Andrew Morales fr. F

Outlook: The Vikings will look toward Batterham for leadership to guide what is a young team. Potterville lost several of its key pieces from last season.

SARANAC

Last season: 4-19, 0-14 (8th)

No information submitted

OTHERS

ALMA

Last season: 8-6 TVC (4th)

Coach: Chris Brown (3rd season)

ROSTER

3 Daniel Ash 6-0 sr. G

4 Ashton Wilson 5-7 jr. G

5 Jacoby Dunlap 6-6 sr. F

10 Owen Seeley 6-4 jr. F

11 Brennen Palmer 6-0 jr. G

15 Cade Sutherland 6-0 sr. G

21 Collin Helinski 5-11 sr. G

23 Sam Gadde 6-5 jr. F

24 Nick Batista 5-11 sr. G

30 Jack Lemerand 5-10 so. G

32 Landon Barnard 6-1 sr. F

33 Brayden Truman 5-9 so. G

40 Jaylon McCormack 6-1 so. F

Outlook: Sutherland is a third-year varsity player who was an honorable mention All-TVC performer last season. He will be among the key pieces for the Panthers, who enter the season lacking experience. Brown believes how quickly young athletic players transition to varsity will determine Alma's success.

CORUNNA

Last season: 17-7, 8-2 Flint Metro (1st)

Coach: Rocky Buscemi (8th season)

ROSTER

Brevin Boilore sr. G

Wyatt Bower sr. F

Tarick Bower sr. G

Braylon Socia sr. G

AJ Brieger jr. C

Logan Vowell sr. G

Parker Isham sr. G

Dakari McGee sr. F

Arlen Belmer jr. G

Kaden Cowdrey jr. F

Javon Strauch jr. G

Lucas Kuran jr. F

Outlook: Boilore was a first team All-Flint Metro League performer last season after setting a school record with 79 made 3-pointers. He is among a large group of returners for the Cavaliers, who hope to build off their division title. Buscemi said this is his deepest and most athletic team since being at Corunna. With the run to the state title game. The Cavaliers will need time to get into basketball form.

LESLIE

Leslie coach Matt Johns signals against Olivet, Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, in Leslie.
Leslie coach Matt Johns signals against Olivet, Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, in Leslie.

Last season: 18-7, 9-3 GLAC

Coach: Matt Johns

ROSTER

Connor Marciniak 6-1 jr. G

Jayden Colby 6-2 jr. G/F

Johnnie Johnson 6-0 jr. F

Jacob Phillips 6-0 jr. G

Tyler Strong 5-8 sr. F

Hunter Coltrain 6-0 sr. F

Mark Stone 5-8 jr. G

Henry Bradford 5-11 so. G

Joel Cranmore 5-10 fr. G

Outlook: The Blackhawks transition from the GLAC to the Cascades Conference this winter. Leslie begins the new era having to replace a lot of scoring from last season. Johns believes the sooner players fit into role, the sooner it finds success.

MAPLE VALLEY

Last season: 6-16, 0-12 GLAC (7th)

Coach: Ryan Nevins (5th season)

ROSTER

Ayden Wilkes 6-3 sr. G

Callen Hoefler 5-10 sr. G

Cam Carpenter 6-2 sr. F

Conner Joseph 6-0 sr. G

Jake McDonald 6-3 jr. G

Noah Musser 5-11 jr. G

Jimmy Wiggs 6-0 jr. G

Outlook: The Lions will try to make a mark as they transition to a new conference in the Big 8 . Wilkes is a fourth-year varsity player and earned All-GLAC accolades last season, while Hoefler and Carpenter are third-year varsity players. Nevins said Maple Valley will try to build off what it started last season while trying to see how it stacks up in a new league.

OVID-ELSIE

Ovid-Elsie's Tryce Tokar, center, collides with Laingsburg's Luke Snyder, left, as Laingsburg's Jacob Essenberg, right, watches, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at Ovid-Elsie High School. Tokar was called for a charge. Laingsburg won 52-40.
Ovid-Elsie's Tryce Tokar, center, collides with Laingsburg's Luke Snyder, left, as Laingsburg's Jacob Essenberg, right, watches, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at Ovid-Elsie High School. Tokar was called for a charge. Laingsburg won 52-40.

Last season: 18-5, 12-2 MMAC (T-1st)

Coach: Canyon Walker (1st season)

ROSTER

Mason Ritenburg 6-5 sr. G/F

Bruce Thornton 6-2 sr. G

Gunner McCreery 6-2 sr. G

Tucker Loynes 6-4 jr. G/F

Tryce Tokar 5-10 jr. G

Outlook: Walker aims to build on the legacy established by former coach Josh Latz and have the Marauder program remaining competitive. He saw promising signs in the offseason with players eager to get into the gym for work outs. Ovid-Elsie hopes to build on the momentum established by the football team with its run to the state semifinals.

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