Preview: Macon 6 Basketball Academy 17u
INTRO Macon 6 Basketball Academy 17u has all the elements of a great story this summer.They are not backing down to any challenge, playing 17u with 8 of their athletes playing up. Their roster features many next level players that…
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Macon 6 Basketball Academy 17u has all the elements of a great story this summer.They are not backing down to any challenge, playing 17u with 8 of their athletes playing up. Their roster features many next level players that come from winning high school basketball programs. The Macon 6 Basketball Academy 17u team is supportive and close, on and off the court. They have size in the frontcourt to go with talent and play making in the backcourt.
ROSTER
Emma Allison (2022, 6-0, Wing, Bloomingdale)
“Emma has one of the best jump shots you’ll see. She has a great understanding of the game. She’s a defenders nightmare as she can do everything on the offensive end.” – Coach Macon
Amanda Barber (2022, 5-5, CG, Gobles)
“Trust worthy, amazing IQ. Knock down shooter. Amanda finds so many other ways than scoring to help her team win games. She will be in college coaches radars this summer.” – Coach Macon
Adelaide Douglass Adelaide Douglass C Mattawan | 2022 State MI (2022, 6-4, F/C, Mattawan)
“Division 1 prospect as a sophomore. Great touch around the basket. Great rebounder. Runs the floor very well. Loves the game and is continuing to get better each day.” – Coach Macon
Kallie Harrison Kallie Harrison 5'6" | PG Bloomingdale | 2021 State MI (2021, 5-7, CG, Bloomingdale)
“Another All-Stater and Academic All-Stater in our backcourt.You will not find a better work ethic, plays with passion and purpose. Kallie lives in the gym and is a great leader. She definitely makes other around her better. Big summer ahead and a very bright college career.’ – Coach macon
Quinn Kelly (2023, 5-7, SG, Bloomingdale)
“Quinn brings a toughness to our backcourt. Not afraid of contact, attacks the basket very well and an amazing defender.” – Coach Macon
Lauren King (2022, 5-8, Wing, Portage Central)
“Lauren brings an amazing work ethic, great athleticism to our backcourt. Great leaping ability and will be asked to guard opposing team’s best player. Amazing potential here!” – Coach Macon
Amaris Lipsey (2023, 5-7, SF, Kalamazoo Central)
“Amanda is another one of our rising freshman playing up this year. Amaris has great speed, quick footwork, and will always guard the best player on the opposing side. Big summer ahead for Amaris.” – Coach Macon
McKenna Macon (2023, 5-7, PG, Mattawan)
“Floor general playing up 3 age levels. Great understanding of the game. Averaged 13 points and 5 assists in the opening AAU tournament in Plymouth, IN last week which caught college coaches attention. Voted as 1 of the top freshman in the state.” – Coach Macon
Yasmin Pirbhai (2022, 5-9, SF, Mattawan)
“Yasmin is not afraid to do the ’dirty’ work. Very aggressive on the boards. Can push the ball in transition. As Yasmin continues to play the game, she will be on college coaches radar very soon. Lots of potential here.” – Coach Macon
Abby Schwartz (2021, 5-5, CG, Battle Crek Pennfield)
“Amazing basketball IQ. Coming off a BCAM Honorable Mention All-State in her junior year. Abby can do it all. Great defender and can run the offense. Next level player!” – Coach Macon
Paige Walton (2021, 6-4, F/C, Centreville)
“Paige brings great size to our front court. At 6’4″, she can consistently knock down the 3 ball or post up. Great defender.”
– Coach Macon
TEAM GOALS
“Our goal this summer is to leave a better person/player/coach than we were entering. Play against some of the best teams in the country and prepare ourselves for high school and college basketball.” – Coach Macon
SCHEDULE
July 5-8: Run 4 The Roses (Nasheville, TN
July 17-19: LBI Summer Sizzler (Grand Rapids, MI)
August 1-2: Top 10 (Grand Rapids, MI)
August 8-9: US Junior Nationals (Westfield, IN)
August 14-17: Mitten Summer Invitationals (Ypsilanti, MI)