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Michigan boys high school basketball scrimmages are taking place throughout the state, which has posed the question: who looks like state title contenders?Below are four districts that look daunting entering the start of the 2024-25 season... read more

Allendale senior Jacksen Fitten died Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. According to a notice sent to Allendale students, Fitten died of kidney failure. He had been hospitalized for a week dealing with the issue... read more

This upcoming March marks the 25th year of the new millennium. We survived Y2K, the Nostradamus 2012 predictions and many other unforeseen things.Over the past 25 years, I’ve been to every boys basketball semifinal and final at the Breslin Center, falling in love with the game in the process... read more

Michigan boys high school basketball scrimmages are taking place throughout the state, which has posed the question: who looks like state title contenders? Below are five districts that look daunting entering the start of the 2024-25 season... read more

Brandoen Guyton hosted a fantastic scrimmage Saturday at MSA Fieldhouse in Grand Rapids. Games were constantly being played on five courts as some of the state’s best teams met for a very early-season clash... read more

Former Grand Rapids Union head coach Brandoen Guyton hosted a fantastic scrimmage Saturday at MSA Fieldhouse in Grand Rapids.Games were constantly being played on five courts as some of the state’s best teams met for a very early-season clash... read more

Being able to play college basketball is an incredibly difficult accomplishment that few are able to enjoy.The NBA is even more unlikely for most great high school basketball player. However, Michigan has done a good job producing NBA talent in recent years... read more

Most of the best teams and players in the state are readily accessible with a vast array of showcases. Yet, some of the state’s most talented players don’t get to play in the big showcases or compete regularly in a big area... read more

Fall leaves twirling to the ground means football season is winding down and Michigan high school basketball is ready to begin. Division 4 could have some repeat teams return to the Breslin, as MP Sacred Heart and Tri-Unity still have terrific rosters... read more

Fall leaves twirling to the ground means football season is winding down and Michigan high school basketball is ready to begin... read more

Fall leaves twirling to the ground means football season is winding down and Michigan high school basketball is ready to begin. Defending D2 state champs Warren Lincoln returns four key members from last season's team, plus they added Northern Iowa commit Geon Hutchins from Oak Park... read more

Fall leaves twirling to the ground means football season is winding down and Michigan high school basketball is ready to begin.Defending D1 state champs Orchard Lake St. Mary's returns four key members from last season's team, including five-star recruit Trey McKenney (6-4)... read more

High school basketball is just around the corner.Michigan has an abundance of talent ready to display their talent this winter, but not everyone is getting the attention they deserve.Here are 25 players college coaches need to keep an extra set of eyes on this upcoming season:J.J. Frakes, 6-4 Sr... read more

Division 1 Hudsonville - Their brand-new, college-like gym is easily the best in the state. The team could also be top tier with an intriguing mix of youth and experience. Junior point guard Jovaan Daniels (5-9) is a next-level talent with an explosive first step and a great shooting range... read more

Stevie Hall, 6-2, Cass Tech Smooth, effortless athlete who plays with ferocity and passion. He’s a great shooter, and he looked way more comfortable off the dribble this summer. He has elite tools to be a - yes I’m going to say it - one-and-done in college... read more

We will be rolling out Michigan high school basketball preview stories over the next few weeks, leading up to the 2024-25 season.Story & rankings by: Alec BrzezinskiCameron Ryans, 6-4, Grand Rapids Northview His versatility stands out... read more

We will be rolling out Michigan boys basketball preseason stories throughout the next few weeks, leading up to the 2024-25 season.Story and rankings by: Alec BrzezinskiTrey McKenney, 6-4, Orchard Lake St... read more

This is one of the best classes Michigan boys high school hoops has had in years. read more

Joey Angok, 6-9, Forest Hills Northern Angok should have multiple offers, yet his recruitment has been bafflingly quiet. He’s tall, rangy and can put the ball on the floor. He’s a great shot blocker and versatile on both ends of the court. Division 2 through NAIA coaches need to see this kid play... read more

Michigan has terrific depth in boys basketball this season, thanks in large part to a fantastic 2025 class... read more

Orchard Lake St. Mary’s star will announce his college commitment on Saturday, November 9th.The five-star national recruit and heavy favorite to win Mr. Basketball in Michigan this season, announced Thursday that he is down to three remaining schools... read more

The D Zone will host a series of exciting showcases this winter, including The D Zone Showcase.Friday, December 20, six star-studded teams will try to get an early-season momentum boost in a thrilling atmosphere at Brimingham Groves... read more

Division 1 state runners-up North Farmington has replaced Romulus Summit in the inaugural The DZone Rising Teams Tip-Off Classic.The Raiders suffered heavy losses to last year's squad with Landon Williams (Niagara), Tyler Spratt (Cleveland State) and Dylan Smith (Davenport) all gone... read more

Flint Powers vs. Riverview Gabriel Richard Fresh off a final four run, Flint Powers returns three starters from that squad. All-state point guard Javontae Ross (5-11) has done everything but start earning college offers... read more

The D Zone will host four fantastic basketball showcases this winter, starting with a December 8, seven-game event at Auburn Hills Avondale.Here is a breakdown of the teams as they will be matched up that day:Detroit Central vs... read more

East Lansing star Cameron Hutson and Adrian sensation Stevie Elam announced Tuesday their Division 1 college decisions. Hutson chose the Saint Louis Billikens, one of the best mascots in sports... read more

Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula need love, too. Having covered the area for a couple years, it is true that basketball is played a little differently up there, but there are always tremendous hoopers in our state’s best vacation destinations... read more

Ranking athletes at any level can be a controversial endeavor. Everyone has their own opinions.Michigan is rich with talent, and many players are deserving of recognition. But cutting a list down to 25 players can be very difficult... read more

It's never too early for some quality Michigan high school boys basketball content.The DZone basketball analysts Stu Carlin and Alec Brzezinski created their top 25 players regardless-of-class lists. Their first 15 players showcased a lot of agreement, but the lists start to vary after that... read more

Former Romulus Summit shooting guard Dominic Krzesowiak (6-5) has transferred to Ann Arbor Huron for his senior season.Krzesowiak, who will be on the shortlist for Mr. Basketball this season is a rising prospect with offers from Alcorn State, Detroit Mercy and Wayne State to name a few... read more