Shots in the Arm

These JV gems are paying dividends early

 

By Gavin Raath

30 December 2007

greatlakeshoops.com

 

Travis Bader  6’1”  Junior  Okemos

Huge three-point threat that’s filling it up.

 

Joemar Black  6’2”  Sophomore  Flint Northern

One of the best players you don’t know about.

 

Chris Campbell  6’3”  Junior  Flint Northwestern

Strong kid with great touch.

 

Brandon Crane  6’10”  Sophomore  Midland

Chipping in great performances – Midland is giddy with his potential.

 

Derrick Davis  6'5"  Junior  Bridgeport

Mr. Double-double. Battles Zac Hueter for toughest inside player in the TVC.

 

Nate Duhon  6’2”  Junior  Lansing Sexton

Standing out on a team loaded with guards.

 

Joe Estrada  6’1”  Junior  Grand Ledge

I was warned about his game during the summer, now I know.

 

Jon Horford  6’6”  Sophomore  Grand Ledge

Third scoring option at GL. Fans are crossing their fingers.

 

Spencer Jennings  5’11”  Junior  Midland Dow

Where did this kid come from? Complete scoring machine.

 

Tony Jones  5’11”  Sophomore  Grand Blanc

Great athlete and poised on the court.

 

Demetrius Miller  5'11"  Junior  Flint Central

Was pulled up last year. No one's more dangerous in transition.

 

Josh Pleyte  5'9"  Junior  Portland

The Raiders have had a rough season, but Pleyte has been a consistent bright spot.

 

Eric Porteous  6'3"  Junior  Burton Atherton

Tall and talented; makes for a deadly combo, especially in the GAC.

 

Joe Ruhlman  5'9"  Sophomore  Freeland

Pulled up last year; maybe it should have been earlier.

 

Ryan Schultz  6’4”  Junior  Davison

Sparkplug off the bench that bolsters an impressive frontcourt.

 

Brian Sheridan  6’5”  Junior  New Lothrop

A beast down-low. Way better than people know.

 

Lavario Smith  6’1”  Sophomore  Saginaw Heritage

Talented scrapper with a nose for the hoop. Was pulled up last year.

 

Charles Sparks  6'2"  Junior  Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central

Fantastic transfer from Bridgeport adding another perimeter dynamic to Nouvel.

 

Creed Stapleton  6’4”  Sophomore  Ithaca

Long wing that’s standing out on a veteran team.

 

DeMario Walker  6’4”  Junior  Bay City All Saints

Great in transition and yet another option for BCAS.