Moving on up
Where Michigan's top JUCO players are going and who's left
The next destination for some of Michigan's top JUCO players.
Toriano Adams 6'4" Kellogg CC -- Mississippi Valley State
Covier Carter 6'2" Grand Rapids CC -- Washburn
Justin Cushingberry 6'0" Macomb CC -- Michigan Tech
Rachminn Dillard 6'6" Grand Rapids CC -- Grand Valley State
Gabriel Garcia 7'0" Schoolcraft CC -- Kent State
Rob Giles [front page] 6'4" Mott CC -- Ball State
Greg Hamlin 6'7" Mott CC -- East Tennessee State
Aaron Hinka 6'6" Alpena CC -- Ferris State
Kyle Laker 6'8" Kalamazoo Valley -- Goshen College
Kevin Ludwig 6'2" Kalamazoo Valley -- Spring Arbor
Thad McFadden 6'2" St. Clair CC -- Fairmont State
Nate Minnoy 6'4" Schoolcraft CC -- Central Michigan
Herschal Rodgers 6'0" Lansing CC -- Wayne State
Josh Samarco 6'2" Schoolcraft CC -- Detroit-Mercy
Korey Spates 6'0" Schoolcraft CC -- Kent State
Terry Walker 6'10" Grand Rapids CC -- IPFW
Terrence Watson 6'5" Mott CC -- Mississippi
Matt Wittbrodt [right] 5'10" Eldon Academy -- Robert Morris
Jon Yeazel 6'4" Schoolcraft CC -- Central Michigan
These are the guys [to the best of my knowledge] that are still available.
Odgra Bobo 6'6" Wayne CC
Was originally supposed to play at Jackson State, but his game may have surpassed that level in his two years at Wayne. He's long and athletic with talent coming out of his ears. A bit of a jacker, but there's little that he can't do. His handle is nice, but his decision-making is, at times, suspect. I would think he's an easy division one prospect.
Cordale Boyd 6'2" Glen Oaks CC
A nice point guard with size and good play-making skills. A real harasser on defense, but his inability to shoot could cause problems. Will probably get division two looks.
Kyle Green 6'6" Glen Oaks CC
A nice big man that will crash the boards and can hit from deep. Ideal power forward at the next level given his versatile skill set. Would be a nice division two pick-up.
Rashaun Marshall 6'8" Macomb CC
Originally an EMU commit that has performed well at the JUCO level. Long and lanky, but underutilizes his size. His height will give him division one looks, probably a better fit at division two.
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McClelland [right] 6'0" Mott CC
One of the most efficient players you will ever find. Great ball handler that rarely tries anything fancy. Point A to point B-type guy. Wiry defender that scores most of his points off of slick floaters in the lane. Getting division one looks, but may end up playing division two.
Matt Ponik 6'2" Alpena CC
True shooting guard that may be a gadget player with his ridiculous range from deep. Limited in other areas so may be best at an NAIA or division three.
Aswad Thomas 6'0" Wayne CC
Little guy that may be one of the best pure point guards out of this group. Good playmaker and tough backcourt defender. A gifted three-point threat and can go off for big scoring nights. He would be a pleasure for some division two coach.
Jeremy Thompson 6'4" Wayne CC
An absolute bull down low, but sorely undersized. Strong on the boards and only interested in high percentage shots. If NAIAs or divisions threes need a space-eater, then he could help.
Kevin Tiggs
[right (42)] 6'4" Mott CC
Exceptional talent with his best basketball ahead of him. Only played three years of organized basketball between high school and junior college so he will get better. A long armed and athletic wing that spent a great deal of time in the post due to Mott's lack of height. Better outside shooter and ball-handler than advertised, but a fearless slasher that can finish in multiple ways -- had one of the highest field goal percentages in the nation. Separates himself from his peers with his quick hands, which make him an absolute nightmare on defense. This guy is high major.
Joseph Young 6'2" Kellogg CC
There is little that Mighty Joe Young can't do. If you need a scoring guard, he's your guy. He can bury you from deep or take you straight to the cup with his quick, strong frame. Was at Canisius College, but has the talent to play mid-major.