By Jared Purcell | japurcell@mlive.com
Romeo Weems continues to dominate, and as a result, his performances continue keep his name in headlines. Making a case to be a front runner for the Hal Schramm Mr. Basketball award each week, Weems became the top career scoring leader in New Haven history.
Weems was not the only player on the Mr. Basketball watch list to break a school record, however. Ann Arbor Skyline guard Ryan Wade scored a program-record 40 points in a single game last week. Caleb Bates of St. Claire Shores Lake Shore joined the 1,000-point club as well.
The players below are presented in alphabetical order of last name. MLive's Mr. Basketball watch list neither officially associated with BCAM nor its Mr. Basketball voting process. Also, if there is a senior we are missing or you would like to pass along stat updates on anyone, please let us know in the comments section or email japurcell@mlive.com with your thoughts.
Voted on annually by members of the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan, the award is presented in March during the week leading into the state championships.
Romeo Weems, G/F, New Haven
6-7
College commitment: DePaul
Finalist potential: High
Trending: Up
Weems capped last week with 30 points in a win over Grosse Pointe South to become the new career scoring leader at New Haven, giving him 1,869 career points. He also snatched up 10 rebounds in the win. Earlier in the week, He had 47 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals in a win over Utica Ford. He has yet to be slowed down. He is a McDonald's All-American nominee and he has a shot to be selected to the All-American roster as well.
B. Artis White, G, Canton
5-11
College commitment: Western Michigan
Finalist potential: Moderate
Trending: Up
Despite losing center Darius Robinson to early graduation because of a football scholarship to Missouri, Canton continues to reel off victories thanks to its guard play. White continues to step up for the Chiefs as he had 32 points in Canton's win over Plymouth last week. He also had 24 points in a win over Howell.
Ryan Wade, G, Ann Arbor Skyline
6-1
College commitment: Holy Cross
Finalist potential: Moderate
Trending: Up
Wade continues to leave a lasting legacy that started with his brother, Brandon, before him. Last week, Wade broke the Skyline single-game record with 40 points in a win over Monroe. He followed with a 23-point, six-assist performance in a win over Saline on Friday. He also earned a spot McDonald's All-American nominee list.
Chandler Turner, G/F, Detroit Renaissance
6-6
College commitment: Bowling Green
Finalist potential: Moderate
Trending: Up
Turner just missed a triple-double last week but he continues to crank out double-doubles. He had 17 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists in a win over Detroit CMA. He also had 20 points and 16 rebounds in a win over Detroit Henry Ford. He will face Detroit Mumford, Detroit Cody and West Bloomfield this week.
Kasean Pryor, F, Ann Arbor Pioneer
6-9
College commitment: Uncommitted
Finalist potential: Moderate
Trending: Up
Pryor continues to impress as he seems to be gaining more steam headington into the Mr. Basketball conversation. He had a team-high 26 points on 8-of-17 shooting in a win over Ann Arbor Huron while adding 19 rebounds. He also had 13 points and 14 rebounds in a win over Saline.
Donavan Moore, G, West Bloomfield
6-3
College commitment: Toledo
Finalist potential: Moderate
Trending: Down
It appears Donavan Moore has been out for a few games but he could be back this week. Hopefully, he will be because there are few others in the state that can fly to the hoop like Moore does.
Joe Moon IV, G, Westland John Glenn
6-0
College commitment: Uncommitted
Finalist potential: High
Trending: Stable
Moon continues to score at at least a 20-point clip game in and game out. He had 24 points and 6 assists in a win over Dearborn and 24 points and 7 assists in a win over Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills. He faces Dearborn Fordson and Livonia Franklin this week.
Drew Lowder, G, Ann Arbor Pioneer
6-0
College commitment: Holy Cross
Finalist potential: Moderate
Trending: Stable
In his biggest game last week, Lowder had 24 points and five assists in a win over rival Ann Arbor Huron. He also scored a team-high 19 points in a win over Saline on Tuesday. He takes on Temperance Bedford in his only game this week.
Isaiah Lewis, G, Wayne Memorial
6-1
College commitment: Uncommitted
Finalist potential: Moderate
Trending: Up
He is currently averaging 24.3 points, 6.7 assists, 5 steals per game for the Zebras. Lewis had 10 points and 6 assists in a win over Belleville and 19 points, 6 assists, 5 steals in a win over Livonia Franklin. Livonia Churchill and Dearborn are on tap this week.
Dylan Jergens, G, Marcellus Howardsville Christian
6-1
College commitment: Central Michigan
Finalist potential: Moderate
Trending: Up
It is hard to believe that someone averaging 40.5 points per game only has a preferred walk-on commitment to play basketball in college. Yet, that's Jergens' situation so far. With over 2,300 career points, he had 52 points, seven rebounds, six steals and five assists in a win over Benton Harbor Countryside Academy. He also had two more huge games last week, scoring 36 points with eight rebounds, four steals and three assists in a win over Wellspring Prep and then scoring 47 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and five steals in a win New Buffalo. The kid is a machine.
Caleb Hodgson, C, Dansville
6-10
College commitment: Central Michigan
Finalist potential: High
Trending: Stable
He has gotten a double-double in every game excpet for one and he is one of four players from Michigan selected to the McDonald's American nominee list. Last week, he had 28 points and 18 rebounds in a win over Potterville and 23 points and 12 rebounds in a win over Fulton.
Caleb Bates, F, St. Clair Shores Lake Shore
6-6
College commitment: Uncommitted
Finalist potential: High
Trending: Stable
Bates joined the 1,000-point club this last week. With with the way he stuffs the scoresheet, it is really no surprise. In fact, Bates continues to get double-doubles as if he invented them. This last week, he had 28 points and 14 rebounds in a win over Warren Fitzgerald and 19 points and 19 rebounds in a win over New Baltimore Anchor Bay. He will face Harrison Township L'Anse Creuse and Warren Cousino this week.
SirQuarius Ball, F, Bridgeport
6-5
College commitment: Grand Valley State
Finalist potential: Moderate
Trending: Stable
It was a memorable week for Ball as he announced his commitment to Grand Valley State's basketball program. Ball also had a great week on the court as he scored 20 points with six rebounds and two blocked shots against Millington. He then scored 23 points with 10 rebounds in a win over Garber. He faces Birch Run and Carrollton this week.
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