NBA Draft, Michigan Class of 2020 Style
The NBA Draft has become a huge event. It’s the type of made for TV drama that people set their schedule around so they can watch. The drama is intense, as people see their dreams come true. Meanwhile, professional teams…
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Continue ReadingThe NBA Draft has become a huge event. It’s the type of made for TV drama that people set their schedule around so they can watch. The drama is intense, as people see their dreams come true. Meanwhile, professional teams decide the future of their franchise. The draft influences how they build their team.
What if Michigan’s class of 2020 was picked in the same way that the NBA Draft occurs? Who would go number 1? Who would be a lottery pick? Well, 5 basketball minds got together and did a 1 round draft of the talented players in Michigan’s class of 2020.
THE LOTTERY
#1: Gabrielle Elliott (Wing, DEPSA)
The generational type player you build around. Elliott would be this drafts Zion Williamson.
#2: Whitney Sollom Whitney Sollom 6'4" | PF Hartland | 2020 State MI (F/C, Hartland)
Using the 2nd pick to get an elite big with excellent footwork makes sense. Sollom would be an anchor for a team.
#3: Daija Tyson Daija Tyson 5'4" | PG Detroit Edison | 2020 State MI (PG, DEPSA)
If you want a fast and electrifying point guard, Tyson makes sense at 3.
#4: Makailah Griggs-Ziegler (Wing, Wayne Memorial)
Griggs-Ziegler is a big physical wing. She’ll score from the perimeter and board in the paint.
#5: Kenzie Lewis (PG, Williamston)
Lewis would provide a team with an efficient lead guard and a dangerous shooter.
#6: Jasmine Clerkley Jasmine Clerkley 5'11" | PF Okemos | 2020 State MI (F, Okemos)
Clerkley is a physical forward and would provide a team with an instant presence.
#7: Shaulana Wagner Shaulana Wagner 5'10" | CG Detroit Edison | 2020 State MI (SG, DEPSA)
Wagner at 7 may be the best pick of the draft. She’s got superstar potential.
#8: Cheyenne McEvans Cheyenne McEvans 5'10" | CG Southfield A&T | 2020 State MI (G, Southfield A&T)
McEvans would provide a team with a smooth moving guard that runs the floor well.
#9: Aaliyah Nye Aaliyah Nye 5'11" | SF East Lansing | 2020 State MI (Wing, East Lansing)
Nye is an athletic wing that can run the wing and fill the lane in transition.
#10: Aaliyah McQueen Aaliyah McQueen 5'9" | PF Flint Carman-Ainsworth | 2020 State MI (CG, Flint Carman Ainsworth)
McQueen is a versatile guard that can play on or off the ball.
#11: Sophie Dziekan Sophie Dziekan 6'2" | C Brighton | 2020 State MI (C, Brighton)
One of the top post players in the draft at 11 is a great value pick.
#12: Elise Stuck Elise Stuck 6'0" | CG Charlevoix | 2020 State MI (G, Charlevoix)
This is a great spot to pick up a game changing shooter.
#13: Lamariyee Williams Lamariyee Williams 5'10" | SF East Lansing | 2020 State MI (G, River Rouge)
It’d be nice to pick up an electric ball handler and 3 level scorer at #13.
#14: Cameron Grant Cameron Grant 6'0" | PF Macomb Dakota | 2020 State MI (G/F, Macomb Dakota)
Grant is a steal at 14. She might be the most versatile player in the draft.
REMAINDER OF THE 1ST ROUND
#15: Dani Salenbien Dani Salenbien 5'9" | PG Lenawee Christian | 2020 State MI (PG, Adrian Lenawee Christian)
#16: Hannah Spitzley Hannah Spitzley 6'0" | SF Pewamo-Westphalia | 2020 State MI (SF, Pewamo-Westphalia)
#17: Maddie Voelker (SG, Goodrich)
#18: Kaylee Wendel Kaylee Wendel 5'10" | SF Howell | 2020 State MI (G/F, Howell)
#19: Becca Morrish Becca Morrish 6'5" | C Flushing | 2020 State MI (C, Flushing)
#20: Kadyn Blanchard Kadyn Blanchard 5'9" | CG Freeland | 2020 State MI (G, Freeland)
#21: Morgan Thompson Morgan Thompson 6'3" | C Northville | 2020 State MI (C, Northville)
#22: Sanaya Gregory Sanaya Gregory 5'5" | PG East Lansing | 2020 State MI (PG, East Lansing)
#23: Teagan Haynes Teagan Haynes 5'8" | PG Michigan City | 2020 State MI (PG, Michigan Center)
#24: Tarryn Brooks Tarryn Brooks 6'5" | C Henry Ford SCS | 2020 State MI (C, Detroit Henry Ford Academy)
#25: Carlee Crabtree Carlee Crabtree 5'11" | SF Coldwater | 2020 State MI (G/F, Coldwater)
#26: Jasmine Edwards Jasmine Edwards 6'1" | SF John Glenn | 2020 State MI (Wing, John Glenn)
#27: Alize Tripp Alize Tripp 5'5" | SG Michigan Center | 2020 State MI (CG, Michigan Center)
#28: Jolee Houle Jolee Houle 5'6" | CG Grand Haven | 2020 State MI (G, Grand Haven)
#29: Jozie Bontrager Jozie Bontrager 5'11" | PF Jackson Northwest | 2020 State MI (F, Jackson Northwest)
#30: Lolo Reed Lolo Reed 5'6" | PG Saginaw Heritage | 2020 State MI (PG, Saginaw Heritage)