Taking a look at the pre-season top ranked teams participating in the 21st Annual Motor City Roundball Classic.
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West Bloomfield (18-3) West Bloomfield were going to be good this season whether or not senior guard Trishton Jackson played this season. The Lakers got a boost when he decided not to forgo basketball as he has signed to play football for the Michigan State Spartans. Combo guard Kevin McAdoo is one of the state’s top up and coming juniors and senior Gervon Winn adds depth to the back court - IPS Basketball
(18-3, Class A): Senior guard Trishton Jackson (22.5 points, four assists, four steals), along with 6-0 junior guard Kevin McAdoo (10 points, three assists) and 6-0 senior Gervon Winn (eight points, four rebounds) are returning starters for the Lakers. "I like our depth and athleticism," Coach Jeremy Denha said.. - Detroit News
Outlook: With high-scoring Trishton Jackson (Michigan State football) and junior Kevin McAdoo, the Lakers have one of the top backcourts in the state, and junior Javion Johnson and Gervon Winn make the backcourt ridiculously deep. Jackson needs to stuff the stat sheet, especially rebounding-wise, and he and McAdoo are capable of playing either guard spot. Alex Sandberg, 6-5, can stretch the floor and play inside. Aubrey Hainsworth, 6-5, is an active inside player. - Detroit Free Press
After losing just three games last season, the Lakers moved up to the OAA White from the Blue, but enter the season as the favorite in the league thanks to the presence of senior Trishton Jackson, one of the top scorers and playmakers in the state. Jackson will play football in college as a wide receiver at Michigan State, but he will flash all his ability one last time on the hardwood this winter. Guards Kevin McAdoo and Gervon Winn each averaged over 10 points a game last year and should get plenty of opportunities to put up big numbers with so many teams focusing on Jackson. - MiPrepZone
