2018 Hankamp’s Turkey Day Award
Thanksgiving and sports seem to almost go hand in hand. Many people have long standing holiday traditions that involve sports. The Madden Turkey Leg Award has been a part of the sports and Thanksgiving connection for years. Today, I will…
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Continue ReadingThanksgiving and sports seem to almost go hand in hand. Many people have long standing holiday traditions that involve sports. The Madden Turkey Leg Award has been a part of the sports and Thanksgiving connection for years. Today, I will give out the first annual Hankamp’s Turkey Day Award. This is the second year that the award has been given for boys basketball. The Hankamp’s Turkey Day Award is given to a Michigan high school basketball player that makes fans proud and thankful to be able to watch her play. In this state, we are very lucky to have many deserving athletes. This year, the Hankamp’s Turkey Day Award is given to Rickea Jackson Rickea Jackson 6'2" | SF Detroit Edison | 2019 State MI .
Rickea Jackson Rickea Jackson 6'2" | SF Detroit Edison | 2019 State MI (2019, Detroit Edison, Forward)
Has there ever been a more deserving player for this award? Jackson is known nationally as a top 10 prospect. She is possibly the toughest player in the country to guard one on one. She has the ball handling and shooting skills to be a threat to score from anywhere on the floor. Jackson is versatile enough to play multiple positions, with success. She is excellent on the glass, and uses this skill to help push the ball in transition. Jackson is effective both on the break or in a half court set. She is an elite defender who can guard anyone on the court.
Jackson’s recruitment was followed closely. She recently committed to Mississippi State. Here in Michigan, we know exactly how thankful they should be. Jackson is, without a doubt, one of the best high school players in Michigan to ever step on a court. As fans of the game, we are thankful to have had the opportunity to watch her play over the years. We saw her come into high school as a star. But she didn’t stop there. The state of Michigan watched her work as hard as anyone in the country. We watched her constantly develop and expand her skill set.
For all these reasons, Rickea Jackson Rickea Jackson 6'2" | SF Detroit Edison | 2019 State MI is the perfect chpice for the 2018 Hankamp’s Turkey Day Award.