2021’s With A Champions Mentality
The NBA Finals ended in dramatic fashion with the Toronto Raptors beating the Golden State Warriors in 6 games. This was one of the most highly skilled and entertaining championship series in recent memory. The 2 teams were filled with…
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Continue ReadingThe NBA Finals ended in dramatic fashion with the Toronto Raptors beating the Golden State Warriors in 6 games. This was one of the most highly skilled and entertaining championship series in recent memory. The 2 teams were filled with players willing to sacrifice and battle for their teams.
We looked earlier at some players in Michigan’s class of 2020 that had a champions mentality like Kawhi Leonard, Klay Thompson, Fred VanVleet, and Kevin Durant. We’ll now take a look at a 5 of the players from the class of 2021 that have the mind frame of a champion.
Jillian Brown Jillian Brown 5'10" | CG East Grand Rapids | 2021 State #55 Nation MI (CG, East Grand Rapids)
Every championship team needs a player like Brown. Yes, she’s a star and a Division 1 basketball talent. But she’s also a team first kid that’s willing to do whatever it takes to get a W. Brown can effectively play on or off the ball.
Kailee Davis Kailee Davis 5'4" | PG Detroit Renaissance | 2021 State MI (PG, Detroit Renaissance)
Davis might be inch for inch, the toughest player in Michigan. She is fast, quick, and aggressive on both ends of the floor. Davis is an excellent floor leader that can guide her team to championships.
Damiya Hagemann Damiya Hagemann 5'8" | PG Detroit Edison | 2021 State #35 Nation MI (PG, Detroit Edison)
Hagemann is a top 20 national talent and there’s a reason for that. She is simply willing to work harder and put in more time perfecting her craft than most. Hagemann makes showtime passes look simple. There shouldn’t be a college coach in the country that wouldn’t want her on their roster.
Desiree Jackson Desiree Jackson 5'9" | SG Detroit Cass Tech | 2021 State MI (SG, Detroit Cass Tech)
Jackson is a winner. She’s the type of player that makes winning plays, much like Kawhi Leonard. If there’s a big shot to be taken, Jackson has the skill and mental fortitude to take it and make it.
Arieonna Ware Arieonna Ware 6'0" | SF Battle Creek Central | 2021 State MI (SF, Battle Creek Central)
Ware is like a craftsman or carpenter. She quietly works on her project with precision, getting the final result just the way she wants it. Well, Ware has molded herself into one of the most skilled forwards in Michigan.