Jason Wilkins (Wilkins Report)
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Ypsilanti, MI
Joined July 2010
Coaching High School basketball is a year-round job if you want to have a solid program. .
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Parents: You calling a coach complaining about what he or she does, is like the coach calling you telling you how to run your household. I GUARANTEE you will not listen. Let these coaches coach and hold these kids accountable when there not playing well. .
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The 1st spring evaluation period is over, here are few tips. ✔ Players work on your game and come back in better shape in May. ✔ PG, when you have a 2 on 1 break give the ball up. Make the simple play. ✔ Attend practice so you can have chemistry w/teammates.
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Players: If your post player has their man sealed on the low block, PLEASE GIVE THEM THE BALL. .
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High School players, if you go into college completely out of shape, your going to be in for a long season. After your season is complete, try your best to stay in shape cause once you step foot on campus in June, it will get REAL. .
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After this weekend, here are a few things that players must do. 1. Sprint the floor (This means RUN FULL SPEED). 2. Be able to play without the ball. 3. Defend on the perimeter . 4. Rebound out of your area. 5. Shooting from the perimeter.
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This was supposed to be game week for Michigan HS Girls basketball teams, but instead, we are on a short delay. Praying that we all can start back up on December 9th. Let's continue to do our part by MASKING UP & STAYING SAFE.
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Thank you to all teams that played in our 2022 LBI April Showers event this weekend in Warsaw, IN!. We pride ourselves in having the best of the best play in our events. Without you all this would not be possible. We look forward to seeing you all on the court again soon!
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It is OFFICIALLY BASKETBALL SEASON. Good luck to everyone, stay safe, mask up, and LET'S HOOP. .
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Everyone wants to coach, until they really have to coach. Giving opinions is not coaching. .
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I know we have leagues such as the Nike EYBL, GUAA & Adidas Gauntlet, but there are some very good Independent Travel Teams that can compete on a national level. .
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High School coaches should take a weekend to watch and support their players that are playing travel ball. You wouldn't believe how much that might mean to a player.
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Everyone wants to coach when they have talent. But can you build a program from the ground up when the cupboard is bare. .
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Want to say Thank You to of the Travel Teams, College Coaches & Fans for making the Michigan May Madness a successful event.
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Just cause you averaged 20 plus points per game in HS, that does not translate over to travel ball. 1. Your playing against better competition. 2. Your playing with better players. 3. Limited shot opportunities.
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The kid in the blue jacket @iamthathooper 5 years ago became one of the Best Players from the Mitten to ever step on the court. Impressive HS career. Congrats . 🌟 3 Time State Champion .🌟 McDonald's All American .🌟 Jordan Brand All American .🌟 Michigan Miss Basketball
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Whatever happened to just going out and playing basketball. It shouldn't matter if D1 coaches are watching. If you LOVE the game you will play in front of anyone.
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I love seeing many kids from our good ole state of Michigan getting scholarship offers to play at the next level. It doesn't matter if it's DI, DII, DIII, NAIA or Juco there's a place for everyone to play and get some FREE MONEY. .
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105 College or University's from all levels attended the Michigan May Madness this weekend.
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I love seeing kids' hard work paying off and getting offers or committing. Many don't realize how hard it is to get a scholarship offer. .
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Once again it doesn't matter who you play for or what events you attend. At the END OF THE DAY, It's about seeing these kids get to play college basketball for FREE. .
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These next 3 weeks will be very interesting No matter if you finished 20-0 or 0-20 if you were ranked or unranked during the regular season, today every team is 0-0. It is win or go home, each practice could be your last practice. The MHSAA "Girls" State to Tournament is here.
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I never understood what is the point of knocking what someone else is doing. All these Certified Events are good for the players. It doesn't matter what the name of the event is if it's an air condition gym or played outside. If the event has PLAYERS coaches will be there.
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Trust me, I see the sneak dissing and hear all the negative talk about what LBI does. But I will say this. I am going to continue to be myself and DO IT MY WAY. .
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We can't play basketball in Michigan due to it being a contact sport, but this is currently being played right now at Ford Field. This looks like contact to me, or am I missing something.
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This is going to be a very important travel ball season for some players. The recruiting days will for sure be limited. 1. Can't Miss Any Events .2. Can't Take Plays Off.3. Have To Attend The Right Events.4. Get On A Team Where You Will Get Playing Time.5. Stay In Shape.
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Parents: Stop telling a coach that they are killing your kids' confidence after they get benched for missing tons of layups, numerous turnovers, and blowing several defensive assignments @LBIPremierBB @wadesworld32 @R_SimoneP.
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I know it is travel ball season, but if your High School coach has offseason workouts, you should definitely be attending. You should want to get better every chance you can get. .
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It's going down this week in Warsaw, IN. There will be many Midwest power clubs in attendance. Wisconsin Flight, MI Storm, MI Crossover, Mac Irvin, Sports City U, Lady Gym Rats, West MI Drive, Always 100, 1 Nation, Example Sports, Indiana Elite, M14, Wolverinas and many more
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Players and Parents, please remember this. Just cause a school offer you doesn't mean that they will or have to accept your commitment. You must continue to develop your skills. You are not safe until you sign that LETTER OF INTENT. @LBI_Steve @wadesworld32.
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As a coach, I have learned over the years when your players know that you have confidence in them, they will listen and play hard for you. And will put in the extra work to get better. .
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Why do so many freshmen think that there going to play right away @ the college level? Remember when you were the STAR of your high school team and the 12th man complained, you would tell them to be a good teammate and work harder. Well, now it's your turn to be a good teammate.
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After being in Louisville these past few days. Players, better start being more skilled than flash. Being able to make an open shot, make good passes, and make a simple play will get you along the way.
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Few observations from these past two days. 2026 kids don't get discouraged if coaches are not at your games. You are not a priority at this time. Be patient, your time will come. Talk to a few coaches. The Portal is real. No more favor offers will be handed out to young kids
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This guy right here @scoopIPS is one of the best in the business. He will sit in the gym all day in different cities every weekend and watch kids of all levels.
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Last event of the summer. It was a challenging travel season for many, but everyone stuck together and got it done. Already looking forward to improving on our events for next year. Have some exciting things in store for 2021.
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I like when players post that they have received an offer from a Non-D1 school. It shows that they are happy just to have the opportunity to play at the next level. .
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I want to say Thank You to all the teams, travel coaches, players, parents & college coaches that attended the LBI Summer Sizzler & Michigan Live. This was the final summer event in 2018. Next up Michigan Mega Scrimmage December 1st. .
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New Central Michigan Head Coach Heather Oesterle @CoachHeatherO is front and center recruiting in Grand Rapids at the LBI Summer Sizzler. The Chippewas hired a good one as she we definitely keep that train rolling in Mount Pleasant. Great smile for the camera.
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I want to say Thank You to the 89 Colleges and Universities that watched the Hoosier Summer Invitational via live stream this weekend. I hope you enjoyed it.
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Honestly if you want to become a pure shooter, you must get in the gym and work on shot your EVERDAY. Shooting is a SKILL. .
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Fresh off a UCLA offer, Hartland's 2020 post-Whitney Sollom has been the best player at the Bowling Green team camp. Perimeter shot is on point, handling the ball in open floor & her rebounding has been phenomenal.
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I wonder why players are not taking being with their HS team's during the month of June serious? In the past we couldn't wait for summer league and team camps. @wadesworld32 @LBI_Steve.
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It should be no excuse for any player not to get better. You have many parks and indoor facilities nowadays to have an excuse. The 30 minutes y'all spend making Tik Tok routines spend that time working on your skill or your conditioning and watch how much better you will be.
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If your good at what you do, you wouldn't have to BASH others. .
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🔥Thank you to all the teams that participated in our 2021 April Showers event this past weekend!. 🏀190 teams! An amazing turnout and unbelievable competition!. ❗️We are extremely thankful to each and everyone of you! Thanks for another great weekend of basketball
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Players need to stop worrying about being on these Top Travel Teams just sitting on the bench and find a team where you will get on the court and play. The main goal is to just get better. You can't get better by sitting on that oak. @R_SimoneP @LBIPremierBB @wadesworld32.
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Michigan's Top player regardless of class, Rickea Jackson '19 @iamthathooper just picked up offers from Tennessee & Kentucky @MICROSSOVER
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Players/Parents: College Basketball is no joke, it's all fun when you're getting recruited, but once you step on campus it is time to buckle down and handle your business on & off the court. .
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Thanks to the 85 teams & 60 college & universities that attended the Summer Sizzler. Also want to say Thanks to MSA for being great host. We we will be back in 2022.
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Let me say this. It's levels in travel ball. Playing on the EYBL, GUAA, 3SSB & Select 40 is different. If you're not committed as a player or parent, you will NOT SURVIVE. @LBIPremierBB @wadesworld32
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The State of Michigan's #1 rated player regardless of class Rickea Jackson '19 @iamthathooper of Detroit Edison HS has verbally committed to Mississippi State. Congratulations young lady. @R_SimoneP @DetroitEdisonGB
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Top 5 player in the state of Michigan's C/O 2024 PG Devin Hagemann of Michigan Crossover @MICROSSOVER Detroit Edison HS (MI) @DetroitEdisonGB picks up her first scholarship offer from Oakland University. Congratulations.
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HUGE congrats to Rickea Jackson '19 for making the 1st cut! Keep up the great work! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
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Watching travel ball games the last two weekends I have came to the conclusion. To be an ELITE TEAM. ☑ You must be able to defend.☑ Shoot the ball at a high rate.☑ Excellent guard play.☑ Great Condition . @LBI_Steve @wadesworld32 @R_SimoneP.
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Being a GREAT shooter is a skill, that takes numerous hours of being in the gym working on proper form, footwork and shooting at game speed. .
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🗑️Thank You to everyone who played in our 2021 Michigan May Madness Event! We appreciate you!🗑️. See you all in 2022!
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As a HS coach, you can't blame travel teams for not getting your players exposure. It is also your responsibility to help your kids get exposure as well. Playing quality opponents, top showcase events, good multi-team scrimmages, and having open gyms will help. @wadesworld32
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We have to stop telling kids that playing pick up ball is not worth their time and only play if college coaches are watching. Just going to a gym and just hooping are some of the best runs that you will get @LBI_Carolina @LBI_Steve @wadesworld32.
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Whenever we can get back into the gym in our good ole state of Michigan. I will be hosting several "Invite Only" High School Open Runs.
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We knew 4 years ago this young lady was going to be awesome when she shined at the LBI Elite 48. Now 4 years later she has many top programs waiting on her college decision. 6'4" nationally ranked Whitney Sollom will play her final travel tournament in Michigan this weekend.
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I want to send an S/O to Detroit Mercy Assistant Coach Madison Ristovski @madisun_1 for spending 3 straight days in the gym at both LBI Events. She's been the first one in & last one out of the gym. Keep working hard young lady. .
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Travel ball season is officially over. Players get some rest, but when you get back at it work on the things that you struggled with this past season, you know as a player what will make you better. @LBI_Carolina @LBI_Steve @LBIPremierBB @wadesworld32 @R_SimoneP
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Just cause you receive a scholarship offer, does not mean you stop working on your game. I'm seeing too many players think that it is over once they get a offer. Well I'm here to tell you, play bad in July and see what happens come August. .
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5'7" PG Jasmine Timmerson '23 (WPA Bruins) @WPABruinsAAU had a tremendous second-half performance in help leading her team to a victory over Midwest Takeover (OH). The shifty guard who holds a Big Ten offer knocked down some key shots and dished out several assists.
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I'm going to say this again. SHOOTING THE BALL IS A SKILL and if you can shoot the rock, you will get recruited TRUST ME @wadesworld32 @LBI_Steve @LBIPremierBB.
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Quit worrying about if your on someone 2nd or 3rd team whatever you want to call it. At the end of the day it is about getting as much court time as possible. Coaches can't evaluate you when you are sitting on that OAK. @wadesworld32 @LBI_Steve @LBI_Carolina @R_SimoneP.
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Players: Next weekend college coaches will be out to evaluate. I hope that y'all are ready to perform, cause this might be your only opportunity to impres them. If you don't play well don't blame anyone but yourself, your the one on the court, not the coach.
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Some don't understand what good high school sports programs does for your school and your community.
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Top Michigan teams that I saw at the Queen Of The Rock this weekend. ✔ MI Crossover 17U EYBL .✔ MI Storm GUAA 15U .✔ MI Storm GUAA 16U.✔ MI Mystics Voelker 24.✔ MI Mystics C-High 10th.✔ MI Finest 17U.✔ MI Mystics Ruh 17U.✔ WM Drive 2024.✔ MI Finest 16U
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Never be afraid to make your circle stronger. Let's welcome Justin Popov @theshotcoach11 to the LBI Family. One of the best in the business.
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When your team can play man-to-man defense and shoot the ball, you're going to win a lot of games.
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Want to say Thank You to all of the travel teams, fans and college coaches that came out to the Michigan May Madness this weekend. @LBI_Carolina @LBI_Steve @LBIPremierBB @wadesworld32 @R_SimoneP.
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🚨 We're back at again this December. Best of Michigan Holiday Classic 2022 schedule. This is an MHSAA Sanctioned event. 🔥🔥🔥. @LBI_Carolina @LBI_Steve @LBIPremierBB @R_SimoneP @wadesworld32 @theshotcoach11 @famoushoops1
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I feel bad for many 2021 graduates. They will not have a full high school career. .
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Parents: Some courts will be full with college coaches and some will not. It's not the tournament director or travel team coach fault. Sometimes that's just the way it is. Remember these coaches are playing catch up. They will not be able to see everyone in 6 days.
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Players: Don't be afraid to work hard to get better. Being the best that you can be depends on you. The coach, parent, or anyone else can't want it more than you.
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In a few hours Ypsilanti Lincoln High School will host some of the Top Michigan Girls Travel Clubs as the 2019 LBI April Showers Classic will kickoff.
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Players: If your planning on playing at the next level, you better learn how to play without the ball in your hands. .
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In the life of sports your either in or out. You must keep your academics in good standards with the addition of attending all practices & putting in extra work on your own. This is why there are not a lot of GREAT PLAYERS, cause many don't want to sacrifice to put the work in.
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Team camps are great to attend during the month of June. Whether it's with your High School or Travel Team, you get a chance to play on a college campus and play in front of the coaching staff. Many players walk away with offers. .
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Talked with an NBA rookie tonight. I asked what advice would you give an HS kid that is trying to play at the college level. 1. Get Stronger.2. Be In Shape.3. Defend.4. Know How To Shoot.5. Learn How To Play Basketball . @wadesworld32 @LBI_Steve.
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All the Pre-Season scrimmages are complete. Let's have a good clean, healthy season. Good Luck to everyone. The "Road To The Breslin" begins today.
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Illinois gets a huge a commitment tonight from Wayne Memorial HS 2019 PG Janae Terry.
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I must say that the WPA Spring Tip-Off Classic is an event that every team that is in 8-hour radiance should attend. John Tate @Twism44 has put together something SPECIAL in the city of Pittsburgh. @LBI_Carolina @LBI_Steve @LBIPremierBB @wadesworld32 @CreatedbyKwalla @R_SimoneP
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Want to say Thank You to all of the teams, players, college & high school coaches, media outlets, fans & the LBI Staff that made the Michigan Mega Scrimmage a successful event. Already looking forward to next years event.
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Just my opinion. To be a top notch team on the travel circuit you need the following things on your team. 1. Good guard play .2. In shape.3. Able to play different styles.
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Players: This weekend is the NCAA Evaluation Period. Don’t be out there jacking up shots trying to impress college coaches who will be sitting baseline. Trust me that is not going to get their attention. Parents, don’t be coaching your kid from the stands , coaches will be
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Players: Continue to get better and improve your game even if you have offers or have committed, cause if you don't these College Coaches will easily recruit over you. Trust me I have seen it happen plenty of times. .
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Recruits be careful when it comes to big-timing schools. The transfer portal is changing the recruiting game. If a school gets a kid out of the portal at your position, guess what. your phone may stop ringing. Be consistent and show love to those that show love to you.
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High School players don't get discouraged on your recruitment right now. Someone will find you and offer you a scholarship. Taking transfers will only last for so long.
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I don't understand how this kid @DevinHagemann doesn't have college coaches beating down her door. She's a GREAT PERSON that is a WINNER, and not to mention, is GOOD at playing basketball @wadesworld32 @R_SimoneP @MICROSSOVER
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Thanks to all the teams, players, parents, and LBI Staff for making the Michigan Mega Scrimmage a huge success. Good luck to all the teams this season and I look forward to seeing everyone back next year. @LBIPremierBB @LBI_Steve @LBI_Carolina @R_SimoneP @wadesworld32
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Saw these 2027 players this weeked that will be on many national rankings and college coaches recruiting boards . 🔹️Lillie Graves - Indiana's Best.🔹️Sydney Savoury-Legends U.🔹️Lauren Hassell - Tennessee Sol.🔹️Layla Stewart- Michigan Mystics . @LBIPremierBB @R_SimoneP
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WPA Bruins @WPABruinsAAU Dacia Lewandowski '23 will be another Power 5 kid from this excellent program. Lewandowski can do a ton of things well on the floor, but she excels in putting that ball through the nets.
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Thanks to all the fans, teams, High School & College Coaches that made the Michigan Mega Scrimmage very successful today. .
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No matter what the outcome is for this upcoming season. I think the MHSAA should give us 2-3 extra games next season. We have to get on the same page as other states that are playing 22-24 regular-season games per year.
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The class of 2024 will be trying out for there High School teams today. It doesn't matter if you make the freshman, junior varsity or varsity team focus on improving your skills and be THANKFUL to be part of the program. High School basketball is different from Middle School. .
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