Michigan HS Basketball: Top 10 Unsigned Seniors

The winter high school sports seasons have begun across Michigan, and the weather has adjusted accordingly.

With lake-effect snow dominating west Michigan, games have already been postponed. But that hasn’t stopped us from seeing some fantastic boys basketball games throughout the state.

Here are 10 of the top unsigned seniors:

Dominic Krzesowiak, 6-5, Ann Arbor Huron

A high-profile transfer to a state contender should help put Krzesowiak even more on the map as an elite wing with shooting and driving upside. Smooth athlete with a penchant for making big shots. It will be interesting to see how he builds chemistry with Iowa State commit Macari Moore. Krzesowiak has offers from Alcorn State, Detroit Mercy, Wayne State and Lake Superior State.

Tory James Jr., 6-1, Grosse Pointe South

Elite shooter with an almost perfect 3-point stroke. He’s a smooth athlete and great finisher at the rim. His ability to play point guard will help at the next level, where scoring guards are always welcome. This season, he gets the chance to showcase just how prolific of a scorer he can be. Electric performer who can get hot in a hurry. Has a D1 offer from CSU Bakersfield.

Kason Mayes, 6-2, Old Redford

Powerful lead guard who bullies defenders into the paint, where he can pull up for a jumper or get to the rim. He’s a solid 3-point shooter who has the look of a future D1 guard. He helped lead Old Redford to the D3 state title game last season. He has D1 offers from New Mexico State, Utah State and Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Moses Blackwell, 5-8, Warren Lincoln

Dynamic point guard who can hit from way beyond the 3-point line. He’s usually fine with running the offense and setting up for his brother Markus to score, but Moses proved last season he can provide steady offense. The Abes are once again stacked - coming off a D2 state title - so Blackwell should have plenty of eyes on him. He has offers from Western Michigan and Detroit Mercy.

JJ Frakes, 6-4, Berrien Springs

Perhaps the state’s most explosive and entertaining dunker. But he’s so much more. Frakes gets great lift on his jumper, which has improved every year. Frakes is tenacious on defense and a nightmare in transition. If he can add a few pounds of bulk, he could be a D1 contributor and ultimately a starter. He has received attention from both Michigan and Oregon, recently, proving how high his upside reaches.

Xavier Johnson, 6-4, UD Jesuit

Johnson is an explosive athlete who has made major strides on his all-around game. He’s now an elite scorer who could help propel UD Jesuit back to the Breslin for the first time since 2019. He has long arms which helps him defend the wing, and he still has upside on both ends of the court. He needs offers, now.

Dimuyane Smith-Powe, 6-0, University Prep

Perhaps the best floor general in the state. He’s great at controlling tempo and running the offense. He can score in bunches and in a variety of ways. He has the chance to average double-figure points and assists, setting up for an athletic group of forwards at UPrep. Underrated player who currently has D2 offers from Wayne State and Central State.

Luke Westerdale, 6-0, Riverview Gabriel Richard

He reminds me so much of Foster Loyer (former Clarkston, MSU and Davidson star) but Westerdale is his own player. He’s a crafty guard with nice misdirection and outside shooting. He isn’t the strongest or most athletic, but he consistently gets the job done. Offers from Ferris State and Calvin University point to colleges hedging on his scoring upside and looking past defensive concerns.

Jesse James Cull, 6-6, Flint Powers

One half of the twins who helped get Flint Powers back to the breslin Center last season. Of the two, Jesse is more dangerous offensively and can play on the wing. He has a nice outside shot and is built for college basketball. He’s another player who seems to be vastly underrecruited. He certainly has D2 upside. He just has to become more consistent.

Joey Angok, 6-9, Forest Hills Northern

Who doesn’t like 6-9 forwards with a nearly 7-0 foot wingspan with guard-like skills? Angok has unlimited upside. He hasn’t been playing long, and that rawness sometimes shows, but, man, does he have potential to be special. College coaches have to be able to work with a player like Angok. He’s the type of recruit who could turn a winning team into a champion if he can be aptly developed at the next level.