Michigan Programs Reppin' @ Bill Hensley Run-n-Slam

Bill Hensley Memorial Run-n-Slam has been one of the premier basketball tournaments in the Midwest region for over 20 years.  Top teams from around the country including Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, & Wisconsin converge on the Spiece Fieldhouse, in Ft. Wayne, IN, to battle for this prestigious tournaments title.  Even though it is not a NCAA Certified Event, many college scouts and coaches will be in attendance.  ESPN, Rivals.com, and Scout.com have all covered and featured players from this event in the past. 

Pool play began Friday night and will conclude with bracket play on Sunday.  Some of the top high school players from Michigan are on display showcasing their talent. Swingman Lamar Norman 6'0 SG Wyoming Godwin Heights, playing for 16U 1Nation Elite, is gaining some national attention with his ability to slash and score at the rim helping his team to a victory.  Duane Washington Jr 6'3 PG GR Christian, playing for MBA 16U National, led his team to a victory on Friday against PAE from Illinois.  He was MR. Do It All leading this team in scoring, rebounding, and assists.  With players like Jermaine Jackson Jr. 5'9 PG Dakota and Matt Beachler  6'4 PG Lowell suiting up for The Family and Xavier Tillman 6'10 PF GR Christian running with Indy Heat, this is a recruiters dream place to be. 

Michigan is well represented with multiple teams in each of the four divisions.  With programs like The Family, MBA, 1Nation, GreenWood Elite, Mustangs, and Storm, Michigan teams have a great chance of bringing some hardware home.

Release of 2023 Power Rankings

The Class of 2023 has a host of teams battling for the #1 spot.  Depending on the weekend, each team has the potential of knocking the other off.  With a little under one month left in the travel season, we will have to wait and see who has, and who has not, been putting work in the lab.  

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Release of 2024 Power Rankings

The Class of 2024 is very talented group, not only comparable to Michigan players, but to players across the country.  There is balance among the teams but the top 2 teams stand alone.  

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Introducing "The Hoop Scoop"

The Hoop Scoop was established to heighten the recognition of grassroots basketball programs and their student-athletes throughout the great state of Michigan. Our goal is to create positive dialogue among programs and promote the enhancement of youth basketball.  We will be providing state-wide event information, club information, player profiles, and team rankings.  To ensure we have accurate information we will depend on a network of coaches, directors, and sources from around the state.  In order to produce credible updates, we need coaches and parents to send us accurate information at the conclusion of weekend tournaments.  Please email mihoopscoop@gmail.com with any videos, tournament, and/or team information.

Hoop Scoop 2016 Power Rankings

We are excited to announce The Hoop Scoop 2016 Power Rankings.  We have put together an initial list of the top teams for grades 3rd-8th in the state of Michigan.  We will be releasing 
Power Rankings daily starting with the class of 2025 and ending with the class of 2020. Rankings will be updated based on performance of the teams throughout the end of the travel season.

Over the course of the season we will use the following criteria to update the rankings:
1) Head to head results
2) Results from select tournaments*
3) Overall record
4) Level of competition played

*Must have participated in at least 2 of these events for consideration*
MLK Classic (GymRats), Presidents Cup (MBA), Best of the Best, Spartan Classic, Storm Classic, OE Invitational, The Family Invitational, MBA HWC, & MI Playmakers Invitational

We will invite the top ranked teams to an exclusive event, Michigan Top 10, June 11th-12th, where the top teams will go head to head for final rankings and compete for the title of State Champions.  We’re excited about this project and we hope it inspires and motivates players, coaches and parents to seek the highest competition possible and elevate the level of play in the state.  Finally, please feel free to offer your feedback at mihoopscoop@gmail.com. 

2025 Power Rankings

Featured Team of the Week

THE FAMILY 2021 - DETROIT, MI

When it comes to the reference "WE ALL CAN GO" this team is one that can boast that title. Coming into the season as AAU's 3rd ranked team in the country, they have entered the travel season living up to the hype.  Showcasing talented players 1 thru 11, its hard to find a team more balanced. Watching this team play you can see the  passion and energy they bring to the court.  FAMILY is the appropriate name for this team. 

This team excels in playing the game in every aspect.  When the team is in the open floor on the fast break Julian Roper 5'11 SG and Tyson Davis 5'10 SG transition game is tremendous.  They finish well at the rim, and thru contact.  Dana Holmes 6'1 SF can pretty much do everything on the court. When he decides to play the game consistently, mark my word-he will be trouble.  The Family also has the ability to bang you in the post with 6'4 C Garret Dellinger  swing it to the versatile wingman Jacory Wallace, 6'4 PF/C, or spread the floor and kick it out to sharp shooters Blake Goodman 5'9 SG  and Keyon Menifield 5'5 PG.  When it comes to guard play on this unit these young boys "put in work."  With Kareem Rozier 5'6 PG and Orlando Lovejoy 5'7 PG running the bird Coach Sean Moore has no worries.  Their poise and decision-making is ahead of their time.

Have you heard the term "pressure busts pipes"?  This team lives by it. Their defensive intensity is paramount to their success.  All these players can get you buckets, but its when defenders like Meiko Stewart 6'0 SG and Donovan Edwards 6'0 SG buckle down The Family defense is  suffocating.

They are undefeated in the state of Michigan and only have two losses on their record this season (both to #1 nationally ranked Team Teague).  This year they have claimed titles at top events like the Storm Classic, REACH Invitational, and All-Ohio Nike Grassroots Tourney.  Coach Moore hopes his squad can ride the wave into Indianapolis May 20-22 for the George Hill Invitational where he's hoping they can claim another title.  They are looking forward to a trip to the M.I.T. in the DMV in June and to AAU Nationals in July.  Team motto for 2016, "All The Way Up".

MS Player of the Week

DURRAL BROOKS 5'1 2024 - GRAND RAPIDS, MI

With the vision and court awareness of an 8th grader, this 4th grade phenom is ahead of his time.  His effort and ability to make other players better are just a few attribute that contribute to his national ranking.  Check out his mix below!!