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2001-2002 JV Team Roster / Coach: Ryan DeKuiper

No	Player	Class	Ht	Wt	Pos
3	Mike Steinebach	So	5'11"	169	G
4	Zach Vansetters	F	6'0"	210	F
5	Brad Chrisman	So	5'9"	130	G
10	Justin Noordeloos	So	5'9"	132	G
12	Jamie Case	So	5'11"	150	G
15	Jeff Dykstra	So	5'8"	145	G
22	Kyle Mahoney	F	6'0"	145	G
25	Brad VanDyke	So	6'1"	170	F
30	Nik Stavros	So	5'10"	148	G
32	Luke Owens	So	6'0"	145	G
33	David DeHaan	So	6'1"	205	C

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2001-2002 Freshmen Team Roster / Coach: Mike Long

No	Player	Class	Ht	Wt	Pos
10	Justin Rodriguez	F	5'7"	135	G
11	Mark Russell	F	5'10"	125	G
12	Spencer Klukowski	F	5'9"	160	G
20	Seth Powell	F	5'7"	130	G
21	Drew Lindrup	F	5'11"	145	F
22	Sean O'Rourke	F	5'10"	155	G
30	Bobby Baldwin	F	5'11"	140	F
31	Chris Haines	F	5'10"	135	G
32	Isaac McCormack	F	5'10"	130	G
40	Ryan DeHaan	F	6'0"	150	F
41	Kurt Salter	F	5'10"	135	F
42	Brian Navitskas	F	5'9"	170	F
50	Mike Walker	F	6'0"	170	C

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PREP SPOTLIGHT: MICHIGAN SUPER 25 TEAMS By Vince Baldwin

1. PONTIAC NORTHERN - A
Last years champs are back again and they are hungry for another title. 6’6 All State Forward Lester Abram is the leader of this talented bunch. He will have plenty of help in 6’4 Sr. warrior Derrick Ponder, 6’3 Jr. athlete Bates Gay, 6’5 Sr. Davis Stephens, 5’7 Dominique Hardman, and 6’1 smooth combo guard Antonio Bond. Can it be Back-to-Back for Pontiac?

2. DETROIT FINNEY - A
This team is loaded with talent and if it all comes together, look out! The front court trio of 6’8 Gary Ware, 6’8 Ethan Shaw, and 6’7 Kewan Sullivan is the biggest in the state. Throw in outstanding guards 6’3 Jonathan Kelly and the defensive wizard Ray Metcalf and you could be talking PSL Championship and a possible State title too.

3. DETROIT ROGERS - C
Talented wing players fill the roster at Rogers. 6’3 Ohio State recruit Ricardo Billings is the head honcho but he will have plenty of help. 6’2 Junior jumping jack Byron Davis can really score, 6’5 Sr. Wing Chauncey Shelton is a do it all talent, and 6’5 Jr. Forward Lashawn Woodard is a blossoming star. They are focused on a title this year.

4. DETROIT DENBY - A
Don’t look now but Denby may be on the verge of something special. 6’7 James Mathews is a monster athlete, and 6’1 Sr. Combo Guard Gerald Williams is one of the rising stars in the PSL. 6’3 Sophomore Darryl Garrett could be something special and 6’0 super Soph Rico Harris will be back in January. Look for 6’7 Jr. Derrick Coleman and 6’1 So. Wallace Hall to provide some added scoring. 5’8 Point Guard Bryan Ellis is the leader and a 3 year starter.

5. ROCKFORD - A
This could be the surprise team in the state this season. Rockford dominated teams in summer league play. 6’6 Sr. Derek Douglass, his 6’6 Jr. brother R.C., and 6’7 Jr. Alex Briggs will handle the inside work and rebounding. 6’2 Junior Drew Powell and 5’10 So Mike Redell will handle all the outside shooting jobs and control the tempo.. My Sleeper Pick.

6. SAGINAW - A
It all starts with All-American Point Guard Anthony Roberson. The 6’2 Guard is one of the best in the country and he wants to go out with a bang. 6’4 Jr. Power Forward Lamar Woodley is the states top Line Backer and is the enforcer. Marshall Thomas always has a few sleepers and Patrick Robinson and Herb Warren could be the ones.

7. DETROIT RENAISSANCE - B
Very quietly Coach Mark White is building a powerhouse at Renaissance. 5’6 Sr. dynamo Point Guard Joe Carr is the leader of this young but talented group. 6’6 Jr. John Barber is a beast on the glass, and talented youngsters 6’4 So. Malik Harriston, and 6’3 So. Joe Crawford will provide plenty of firepower. They will be hard to beat in the BCD.

8. DETROIT CROCKETT - B
When you start with a player like 6’4 Sr. Guard Maurice Ager you have the makings of a championship right there. Add in offensive talents like 6’3 Ezekeil Adams and 6’0 Sr. Phil Jones, and you will put plenty of points on the board. The key will be how well 6’6 So. transfer Issac Knight can step up for the Defending Class B Champs.

9. COUNTRY DAY - B
This will be one of the most fun teams to watch with their new Fast-Break offense. Three pointers will fly with 6’3 gunner Kevin Nelson, and 6’1 sniper Rick Palmer. 6’1 power guard Andre Hester is back and is injury free this year and 6’7 265 lb Junior Ije Nwankwo is out to prove he is one of the best underclassmen in the state.

10. LANSING EVERETT - A
This team could come together and shock the world. No longer just a girls powerhouse, the Everett boys are ready to roll. 6’8 Sr. Greg Truvillian is improved, 6'5 Forward Milton Bufford is very solid, 6’2 Guard Trey Adams is a real hidden gem, and young gun Randy Simon is ready to make some noise on the varsity. Get ready because 6’1 Sr. Maurice Benson is the real deal and Everett could be too.

11. DETROIT REDFORD - A
Coach Derrick McDowell is one of the best coaches in the state and he has his top player back for another run at the City Championship. 6’3 Jr. Dion Harris may be the best player overall in the state of Michigan. He will get plenty of help from 6’7 So. Jamal Lock, 6’3 Sr. Kendrick Moten, 5’10 Guard Vernon Carr Jr. and 6'6 Freshmen Brandon Wolfe.

12. FLINT CENTRAL - A
This could be the most Dangerous team in the Saginaw Valley League. 6’4 Sr. swingman Quinton Curruthers is one of the best players you never heard of, and the same can be said for 6’6 Sr. Power Forward Brandon Dunbar. 5’10 Sr. Mike Ganies is very solid and 6'2 PG transfer Kris Krysminski will run the show for this explosive fast break team. Could end the Flint Northern / Saginaw run in the valley.

13. FLINT NORTHERN - A
It’s hard to loose an All-American like Jaquan Hart and still be a top ranked team but 6’7 All State Forward Matt Trannon has got that covered. 6’3 So. Gary Lee will help but the key will be the defensive pressure from 6’1 Mike Bradshaw, 6’3 Larry Harding, and 6’2 Mario Harris. Coach Pleasant is one of the top basketball minds in the state so look out.

14. DETROIT SOUTHEASTERN - A
They have one of the top inside outside combos in the state in 6’9 Junior Center Watler Waters and 6’2 Junior Guard Brandon Jenkins. Jenkins and Walters are both bigtime talents. 6’5 Sophomore Rashawn Marshall is a developing talent. This team is dangerous and could put it all together. They have Denby Dec 7th in a batlle right off the back.

15. KALAMAZOO CENTRAL - A
This could be their best team since the Milo Stovall days. Central has plenty of weapons in 6’4 Jr. Anthony Boykins, 6’2 Sr. Sharp shooter Sharrod Harrell, and the brothers Jackson 5’10 Sr. Sean Jackson and 5’10 So. Sabastian Jackson. If they get some help inside they could be big trouble.

16. GRAND RAPIDS CENTRAL - A
New head Coach Steve Ernst loves to run the fast break offense and he has a talented group to start with. 6’3 Sr Darnell Badger is a hidden gem and 5’10 Sr. Steve Johnson is the real deal. Add in solid Sr. Guard Mike Wade and 6’5 Freshmen Delanzo Wilkens and you have the makings of a title contender. They will run like the 1985 L.A Lakers.

17. G.R FOREST HILLS CENTRAL - A
This team could be another sleeper this year. They are loaded with talent, toughness, and size. 6’6 Football Blue-chipper Kevin Murphy is a stud on the hoop court too. 6’10 Jr. Kyle Visser is becoming a force in the paint, and 6’2 Jr. James Tellman can fire away from all over the floor. I would hate to play this team in the tournament.

18. FERNDALE - A
Lets Start in the middle with 6’7 Power Forward Cliff Brown who has become one of the top players in the state. The key will be the play of super athletic 6'3 wing Stanes Bufford and his creative slashing ability. Watch out for 6’2 Jr. Byron Helmsley, 6'5 Jr. Pierre Ellis, and 6'3 Sr. Ben McVey and 5’9 Junior D’Juan James. This could be a dangerous group if they stay focused.

19. Orchard Lk. St. Mary's - B
It will all start with 6'5 Jr. John Andrews who has a game similar to a mini Lavell Blanchard. Add in quick PG Tyrone Prentiis and and solid Guard Andre Ratliff and you have a good start. Then hope 6'6 Pf/C Dwayne Watkins keeps improving and 6'5 Super Freshmen Robert Jolly develops and you could have an awesome young team.

20. DETROIT DEPORRES - C
Talented guards fill the roster at Deporres and there are none better than 6’0 Jr. Brandon Cotton. Cotton is an offensive machine that can score 30 on any given night. 6’2 Sr. Jason Moore is a mini warrior and a defensive stopper, 6’2 Jr. Rydell Richardson is a deep jump shooter, and 5’9 Billy Swain can do a little of everything. There young bigmen must step up for them to make a title run.

21. BATTLE CREEK CENTRAL - A
The return of “Tito”. No this isn’t the Jackson family reunion, but Raynard “Tito” Alexander is ready to make his return to the states elite players list. 6’2 Sophomore Lawrence Ross is a blossoming star and watch out for 5’10 Guard David Mitchell. They say he will be a special player one day very soon.

22. COVERT - D
Last seasons upset of Detroit Rogers wasn’t a fluke, this team is just plain good. Led by 6’3 Sr. Cordell Madden, a inside out scorer who can punish people on the glass, and 5’10 Jr. PG Sidney Woods who is a wizard with the ball in his hands. Don’t be surprised if they repeat in D.

23. MT CLEMENS - B
If there is a team that could spoil the class B championship plans of teams like Crockett, Country Day, and Renaissance it’s Mt. Clemens. 6’4 super athlete Marcus Moore is a load to try and stop, and inside players 6’6 Jason Underwood, and 6’5 James Shelly aren’t bad either.

24. DETROIT COMMUNITY - C
6’8 Center Ryvon Covile is one of the states top bigmen and he dominates the glass like a young Ben Wallace. 6’0 sharp shooter Tony Louie will be hitting from all over the place and 6’2 Sr. Thomas Jackson is one to watch this season. Young gun 6'0 So. Johnny Jones is on his way to being a super player.

25. LANSING WAVERLY - A
No Marcus Taylor didn't return, but 6'2 Jr. Combo Guard Justin Ingram has really improved. 5'10 sharpshooter Mike Bailey is a weapon from deep and this team jsut plays well together. 6'1 Jr. Donte Adams is a super athlete, and 5'8 Mike Adams runs the show. A bigman away from being a dominant team.
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JANE BOS' PRESEASON TOP TEN W. MI TEAMS

Monday, December 3, 2001

1. South Christian

Once the still-young Sailors gain some experience, watch out. The defending O-K Gold Conference champions should repeat. But Unity Christian and Wyoming Park could give them fits.

2. Rockford

The loaded Rams return three quality starters, plus get a talented transfer in guard Mike Redell from West Ottawa. They are O-K Red favorites.

ROCKFORD (9-5, 15-8) Class A

-- COACH: Steve Majerle (fifth year) 66-29

-- KEY PLAYERS: Derek Douglas (6-5 sr. center), R.C. Douglas (6-5 jr. forward), Alex Briggs (6-7 jr. forward), Kyle Trewhella (6-2 sr. guard), Mike Redell (5-11, soph. guard)

-- FAST FACT: The Rams return five of their top eight players; of the top six, just two are seniors.

3. Holland

If it's not Rockford, then it could be the Dutch winning the O-K Red crown. Two starters from last year's 20-0 regular-season team lead the way.

4. Forest Hills Central

Only one starter graduated from last year's 17-5 team. They are serious O-K White contenders.

5. Ottawa Hills

The team returns four starters from a year ago, along with an old new coach. Jim Eaddy last led the Indians to the 1997 Class A state championship.

6. Tri-unity Christian

How can you not mention the Defenders? Even with just two returning starters, they should easily defend their River Valley Conference crown. Grand Rapids Baptist could give them some competition.

7. Calvin Christian

Someone has to win the O-K Blue, and it could be the Squires. Of course, steady Coopersville and strong Rogers are tough to count out.

8. Creston

The talented Polar Bears should be good this season. Watch for them to make a run for the City crown.

9. Forest Hills Northern

The defending O-K White champs lost four starters, but could win it again. Look for some stiff competition in Forest Hills.

10. Comstock Park

After an 8-2 end of last season, the Panthers should continue to roll. They return four starters and could win the O-K Silver championship.
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PRESEASON TOP 25

BY MICK MCCABE
FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER

All players are seniors unless noted. Last season's records in parentheses.

1. Pontiac Northern (23-4). The defending Class A state champs return three starters, led by 6-foot-6 Lester Abram (Michigan), who averaged 21.3 points and 10.5 rebounds as a junior. Derrick Ponder, 6-3, averaged 15.5 ppg, 9.8 rpg, and will be a force inside. David Stephens, 6-4, is another returning starter who will help inside. Junior Bates Gay (9.8 ppg) will play guard and forward. Dominique Hardiman, 5-6, will run the point and will have help from junior Antonio Bonds. Sophomore John Catrell and junior Brian Abram will provide depth, enabling the Huskies to run more.

2. Detroit Redford (21-2). The defending PSL champs will contend for the Class A state title. Dion Harris, 6-4, is the state's top junior. He averaged 21.8 points and 7.8 rebounds. Kendrick Moton will be a big scorer and rebounder. Sophomore Jamaal Lock, 6-7, is finishing better inside and will surprise people. Sophomores Vernon Carr Jr. and Ronnie Cranford will play point guard. Junior Ken Petitt, 6-6, will add a big body to the front line. It will be interesting to watch 6-7 freshman Brandon Wolfe develop.

3. Ferndale (15-9). This team underachieved in the regular season, but advanced to the Class A regional finals. Cliff Brown, 6-6, who's going to Kent State, has emerged as an exceptional player. Stanes' Bufford, 6-5, could be as good as anyone in the state. Point guard Mike Gibson was the quarterback on the football team and will add leadership. Junior Byron Hensley is a solid shooter. LaThomas Willis is the top defensive player. Junior Pierre Ellis, 6-5, will provide inside muscle. The rebounding of Ben McVay, who did not play last season, is a welcome addition.

4. Flint Northern (23-3). Another trip to the Class A semifinals is a distinct possibility. Matt Trannon, 6-7, bound for Michigan State, is as tough as any player in the state. Mario Harris is another football player who will score in transition. Junior Embrey Pope played a major role last season and takes over at the point. Junior Kevin Cornelius has a flair for the game. Sophomore Gary Lee and Mike Bradshaw are dangerous shooters.

5. Saginaw (17-5). Eight players return, including the state's top prospect -- point guard Anthony Roberson (Florida). Junior Lamarr Woodley, 6-3, will be rugged inside. Kirk Carruth is a top-flight shooter. Junior Herbert Warren and DeMarcus Laury will add depth at guard. DeAndre Clement will be the defensive ace. A pair to watch are 5-11 freshman twins Jamar and Jamal Hilber, who will be in the main playing group.

6. Detroit Rogers (20-5). This could be the top team in Class C. It has Ricardo Billings, 6-4, who's going to Ohio State, and Chauncey Shelton, 6-5, bound for Toledo. Billings (22 ppg, 10 rpg) will be a Mr. Basketball candidate, and Shelton adds toughness to the lineup. Junior Byron Davis, 6-3, is a solid mid-range shooter. Junior LeShawn Woodard, 6-7, had big games as a sophomore and will be an inside force. Myles Remson, 6-4, will rebound and pick up garbage points. Jason Watkins and Kenneth Carter add energy off the bench.

7. Birmingham Detroit Country Day (17-6). This squad could lead the state in three-point baskets. Kevin Nelson (Central Michigan) may be the state's top perimeter shooter. Andre Hester averaged 15 ppg as a sophomore, but was hampered by a torn groin muscle last season. Junior Ije Nwankwo, 6-7, ran cross-country and dropped 25 pounds, which will make him a monster inside. Ricky Palmer will be a steady off-guard. Sophomore Brandon Bradford and junior Gerome Hunter are solid point guards.
 

8. Detroit Crockett (23-3). The defending Class B state champs are loaded again. Shooting guard Maurice Ager, 6-4, bound for MSU, will be a dominating scorer. Zeke Adams, 6-4, is the defensive stopper and could bump his scoring into double figures. Junior Dwight Collins, a contributor off the bench last season, will score from the perimeter. Sophomore Isaac Knight, 6-6, a transfer from Redford Bishop Borgess, will be eligible in the second semester and could make a big impact with his scoring and rebounding. Philip Jones will do a fine job running the point.

9. Detroit Finney (22-2). Former assistant EJ Haralson takes over a team that could win the PSL and make a run in Class A. Gary Ware, 6-8, should be the PSL's top big man. Ethan Shaw, 6-8, and Kiquan Sullivan, 6-7, will team with Ware on the league's most formidable front line. That means 6-4 Jonathan Kelly (Detroit Mercy) will get many open shots. He averaged 16 ppg last season. Raymond Metcalf, one of Finney's best players last year, will play guard, as will Winford Byrd and Derrick Richards.

10. Rockford (15-7). This team has a little bit of everything and could be the best on the state's west side. Derek Douglas, 6-5, who missed 16 games with a broken ankle last season, is rugged inside. Kyle Trewhella is a fine shooter. Junior RC Douglas, 6-5, can play anywhere from shooting guard to center. Junior Alex Briggs, 6-7, will help with rebounding and inside scoring. Junior Drew Powell can play either guard position and should have a breakout year. The missing piece of the puzzle may be sophomore point guard Michael Redell, a transfer who started on Holland West Ottawa's varsity last season.

11. Flint Central (11-11). The Indians return a pair of excellent players -- 6-3 Quintin Carouthers (12.5 ppg) and 6-6 Brandon Dunbar, who is a beast on the boards and can hit the 15-footer. Robert Miller will be solid at the point, and Mike Gaines is a capable No. 2 guard. Roy Shavers, 6-3, hit 55 percent of his three-point attempts last season. Junior Dremain Townsend, 6-4, is a powerful inside force. Kris Krzyminski, 6-2, a transfer from Corunna, can play any of the three perimeter positions and makes the Indians a state contender.

12. Pontiac Central (17-5). Guard Lamar Searight (12 ppg) will lead a Central team that will give crosstown rival Northern a run for its money. Markeese Cole adds quickness to the lineup. Akeem Price, 6-4, is difficult to guard in the post and on the perimeter. Brandon Powell is a fine mid-range shooter. Edgar Powell, 6-0, is an excellent rebounder and can score from the outside. Junior Rashaan Redmon, 6-5, dominated on the JV team last season, and sophomore Jason Roberts, 6-6, will be another inside presence.

13. Battle Creek Central (16-8). This is one of the deepest teams in the state. It won't be unusual for coach Fred Jones to use 10 or 11 players a game. Renard Alexander, 6-4, is outstanding in transition and averaged 10 points and six rebounds last season. Sophomore Lawrence Ross is a terrific shooter and should have a breakout year. Point guard Barry Shelton, 6-3, is coming off a tremendous summer. Rod Howard is the team's best shooter. Devin Grevions is the best athlete in the school and will help at a variety of spots. Central will be stronger when 6-5 William Hatcher recovers from a stress fracture.

14. Orchard Lake St. Mary's (21-5). This should be the top team in the Detroit Catholic League. Junior John Andrews, 6-5, is a solid all-around player who averaged 14.5 points. Junior Tony Watkins, 6-6, will provide rebounding and inside scoring. Junior Tyrone Prentiss is a capable shooter. Sophomore Andre Ratliff and Brandon Killian will give the Eaglets good play at the point. Freshman Robert Jolly, 6-5, will contribute as the season progresses.

15. Detroit Southeastern (8-8). This young team is a year away from reaching its potential, but could be a dark horse this season. Junior Walter Waters, 6-10, and junior Brandon Jenkins, 6-4, will be the best inside-outside combo in the PSL next season and will raise eyebrows this season. Junior Brandon Crittenden, 6-5, is relentless on the boards. Sophomores Rashaun Marshall, 6-7, and point guard Antonio Higginbotham, 5-6, were on the varsity last year and are ready to contribute. Gerald Dozie, 6-8, will help with rebounding and Jonathan Bell with perimeter shooting. Junior Terrance Pride will be a defensive ace.

16. Benton Harbor (25-1). This will be a much different team than we've seen the past few years. First-year coach Ramsey Nichols will have a running and pressing team without a genuine big man in the post. Corey Broyles, 6-0, is the lone returning starter, and he can play inside or on the perimeter. Dontrell Robinson, 6-4, is a slashing scorer. Robert Cooks, 6-5, had a 19-rebound game last season. Junior Lanny McCalvin is a pure shooter. Junior Melvin Davis can play either guard spot. Coloma transfer Kevin Williams (20 ppg) will help at the point when he becomes eligible in January.

17. Detroit Renaissance (16-5). Joseph Carr, 5-8, bound for Central Michigan, will be the point man on one of the top young teams in the PSL. Sophomore Joseph Crawford, 6-4, will be one of the team's top scorers. Sophomore Malik Hairston, 6-5, has grown three inches since last season and will be a solid rebounder and find ways to score. Junior John Barber, 6-6, will be a load inside. William Baker, 6-4, is an outstanding shooter and can be strong inside.

18. Detroit DePorres (23-4). For once, the Eagles will not begin the season ranked No. 1 in Class C, but they could finish there in March. Brandon Cotton (19 ppg) is one of the top juniors in the state. Jason Moore, 6-2, is a fine defensive player and will be DePorres' second scoring option. Billy Swain will go from sixth man to starting point guard. Brandon Crawford, 6-5, will be a force inside along with football star Marlin Lynch. Juniors Radayl Richardson and Deonte Cook will provide sparks off the bench.

19. Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central (17-5). This team could make a long run in the Class A tournament. It has plenty of size with 6-5 Kevin Murphy (20.3 ppg, 10.2 rpg), who signed with Michigan for football, and 6-9 junior Kyle Visser. Visser's presence will make Murphy an ever harder matchup. Junior James Telman (14 ppg) is a threat from outside. Point guard Kyle Carhart will start for the third season. Jon Edmondson is a scrapper who fits in nicely.

20. Romulus (16-5). This should be the top team in the Mega. Sophomore Ron Coleman, 6-5, leads a talented cast. Deon Solomon has played point guard, but will be better as shooting guard with Charles Searcy at the point. Ron Buckley, 6-5, can play inside but is more often outside. Anson Long, a cousin of John Long, Grant Long and Terry Mills, will play inside with Mike Christopher.

21. Plymouth Salem (9-12). The Rocks will be young again, but look for a major improvement and maybe a Western Lakes title. David Hoskins, 6-5, is emerging as one of the state's top juniors. He averaged 14.7 ppg and 7.0 rpg last year. Brad Pastalaniec, 6-6, and Pat Abraham, 6-5, will provide a quality inside game. Juniors Stevland Davis and Kevin Savitskie are interchangeable at the guard spots. Sophomore Brad Clark will be a capable backup to Hoskins. Two freshmen to watch are 6-2 Dominique Washington and 6-4 Marcus Davis.

22. Holland (21-1). This team has very little size, but that will not be much of a factor. Jeff Carlson (16.5 ppg) is a fine perimeter player who can knock down triples and pull-up jumpers. Junior Michael Hall is powerful and plays much bigger than his 6-3. Point guard Mark Roessing runs the show effectively and scores on slashing moves. Junior Ronald Ferguson is quite a leaper, and junior Jon Dozeman is a terrific defender.

23. Flint Powers (16-8). If Powers had a big man it could win the Class B title. As it is, the Chargers will be fine without one. Four-year starter Anthony Hamo (25.3 ppg) is a terrific three-point shooter. Point guard Tim Herman (9.0 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 6.4 apg) is another four-year veteran. Tim Brown and Phil Mosby are shooters who will keep teams from zeroing in on Hamo. Brandon Morel, 6-4, will be Powers' inside threat, and he, too, can hit the perimeter shot.

24. Kalamazoo Central (24-4). Central is as versatile as any team in the state. The Maroon Giants feature five players who can play anywhere from point guard to power forward. Sherrod Harrell, 6-3, who averaged 13 ppg and nine rpg, will play both forward spots. Junior Anthony Boykins, 6-4, began as a point guard, but has grown so much he will play inside. Point guard Sean Jackson is a dangerous shooter. Sophomore Cortney Jennings, 6-3, will play every position, and junior Justin Gardner will be a spark plug. Junior Mike Busby, 6-6, is a fine leaper and will play center.

25. Mt. Clemens (17-6). This team lost to Class B champ Crockett in the regionals last year. Marcus Moore, 6-4, is capable of carrying the Bathers. They will be better because of the addition of point guard Marcus Smith, who began at Mt. Clemens and then attended a military school. James Shelly, 6-5, and Jason Underwood, 6-7, will control the inside. Darrell Stevens is the team's top three-point shooter. Junior Tim Pratt will come off the bench and lead the press.
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