With the Flint Water Crisis making national news, that tragedy has sparked conversation about the future of Flint youth in their community. FA Heat's group of talented young boys, coaches, and parents are focused on making sure that future is a bright one. This season they have not only taking Michigan, but the country by storm on the basketball court. These 3rd graders have beaten powerhouses like North Coast Blue Chips and have competed for championships at national events such as, Coach T Classic in St. Louis, MO and King James Shooting Stars in Akron, OH. Depending on which prep basketball site you subscribe to, you can find them ranked as high as #3 nationally. They have not shied away from competition and are willing to travel anywhere to find it.
With a starting line-up that boasts at least three nationally recognized players, this group is led on the inside by 5'C John "Trey" McKenney III. His versatility and IQ allows FA Heat to take an old-school approach to the game: Feed it inside and when doubled, kick it back out. The perimeter play of Sammie Dillard II 4'10 PG & Corey "Chops" Pittman 4'9 PG is some of the best in the country. They can take you to the rack off the bounce or shoot the lights out with the "trey" ball. Additionally, this team is not short of exceptional guard play. 4'8 G Zammir "ZMAN" Murphy does everything a coach wants out a player. His high motor, energy, and efficiency are just a few things that keep him on the floor. With all the intangibles to become a great player, 4'7 G Jay Harris has shown he can hold his own against top competition. His ability to score and defend is hands down some of the best we have seen. Defensively, 4'7 G Robert Smith III & 4'6 G Omar Young put teams on lock down. They play with the passion and energy that high school coaches would applaud. All of these players play at a high level and can give you 20 points any given game.
Coaches Jay Harris Sr. and Omar Young Sr. have this team prepared for a great finish to their season. They are headed to New Orleans at the end of this month to compete in the Super 60. They will finish the season traveling to the National Gear-Up in Indy and M.I.T. in the DMV. This team has a great chance to bring a national championship back to Michigan in July and "Put On" for their city.
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