Michigan Mr. Basketball: Who Will Win It This Year?

Who will win this year’s Mr. Basketball Award in Michigan? We take a look at the top candidates and make our predictions.

Introduction

In Michigan, the Mr. Basketball award is given to the best High School basketball player in the state. This is a highly prestigious award, and many Great players have won it over the years. This year, there are several players who are in contention for the award. In this article, we will take a look at some of the frontrunners and make a prediction for who we think will win Michigan Mr. Basketball this year.

Previous Winners

The Mr. Basketball of Michigan is a coveted title that has been awarded to the top high school basketball player in the state of Michigan since 1981. The award is given by the Detroit Free Press and is voted on by a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters from around the state.

Here is a list of the previous winners of the Mr. Basketball award:

1981 – Tim McCormick, Detroit Catholic Central (Michigan)

1982 – Dan Majerle, Traverse City Central (Central Michigan)

1983 – Antoine Joubert, Detroit Southwestern (Michigan)

1984 – Jay Vincent, Lansing Everett (Michigan State)

1985 – Glen Rice Flint Northwestern (Michigan)

1986 – Jody Wilson, Howell (Eastern Michigan)

1987 – Sean Higgins, Romulus (Michigan)

1988 – Mark Macon, Birmingham Brother Rice (Temple)

Candidates

The Mr. Basketball award is given to the top high school basketball player in Michigan each year. There are a few candidates who are up for the award this year.

One candidate is Jaden Akins, a senior at Belleville high school Akins is averaging 28.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game He has led Belleville to a 19-1 record and they are ranked No. 1 in Michigan’s Class A.

Another candidate is Emoni Bates a sophomore at Ypsilanti Lincoln high school Bates is averaging 30.5 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists per game He has led Lincoln to a 15-5 record and they are ranked No. 2 in Michigan’s Class A.

The last candidate is Julius Marble, a senior at U of D Jesuit high school Marble is averaging 26 points and 11 rebounds per game He has led U of D Jesuit to a 16-4 record and they are ranked No. 4 in Michigan’s Class A.

Statistics

In order to win Mr. Basketball, a player has to not only be strong on the court, but also have the numbers to back it up. This award is usually given to the best player in the state, regardless of class. In order to be eligible for Mr. Basketball, a player has to be nominated by his coach and then selected by a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters.

To win Mr. Basketball, a player needs more than just numbers though. He needs talent, vision, and the ability to make his teammates better. While stats are important, they don’t tell the whole story.

Predictions

It’s that time of year again: the race for Mr. Basketball is heating up in Michigan. Who will take home the coveted title this year? Let’s take a look at the contenders.

Conclusion

In conclusion, after taking a look at the frontrunners and the dark horses of this year’s Mr. basketball race it is safe to say that this year’s title is up for grabs. With so many talented players in the mix, it will be fascinating to see who emerges as the winner in the end.

Introduction

In Michigan, the term “Mr. Basketball” is synonymous with greatness. The award, given to the state’s top high school basketball player has been around since 1981 and has been won by some of the biggest names in the sport, including Oscar Robertson Chris Webber Mateen Cleaves and Trey Burke.

This year, there is no clear-cut favorite for the award. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t a long list of contenders who have a chance to win it.

Here’s a look at some of the players who could be in the running for Michigan Mr. Basketball this year:

Previous Winners

In order to be eligible for Michigan Mr. Basketball, a player must be a graduating High School senior who has been selected by a panel of statewide media members. The award is given to the player who is deemed to be the best basketball player in the state of Michigan, regardless of division.

Since the award was first given out in 1981, there have been a total of 37 winners. Of those, 23 have gone on to play Division I college basketball six have played in the NBA, two have played in Division II, and one each has played in the NAIA and JUCO ranks.

The most recent winner of Michigan Mr. Basketball is Danny Pippen of Detroit Edison public school Academy. Pippen is the son of former Chicago Bulls star Scottie Pippen and received the award after averaging 22 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists per game during his senior season.

Candidates

There are a few contenders for the title of Michigan Mr. Basketball this year. Some of the top candidates include Xavier Simpson of Lima Senior Josh Jackson of Detroit Consortium, Cassius Winston of U-D Jesuit, and Monte Morris of Flint Beecher

Statistics

In order to be eligible for Mr. Basketball, a player must be nominated by his or her coach. From there, a panel of statewide media members votes on the winner. In order to be eligible, a player must be a high school senior.

The most recent Mr. Basketball winners from Michigan are listed below:

2018: Xavier Tillman (Forest Hills Central)

2017: Cassius Winston (University of Detroit Jesuit)

2016: Josh Jackson (Prolific Prep/Consortium)

2015: Deyonta Davis (Muskegon Heights)