Sycamore newcomers Merritt Alderink and Jahni Summers liked the atmosphere they saw last winter on visits to Indiana State basketball games during a big 32-7 season. Both are anxious to join the next wave of new coach Matthew Graves' rebuilt ISU lineup.
This Tuesday 6’7 wing
@MerrittAlderink
from Z. West HS will make his announcement on the new show Sports… and Stuff
@SaSAshleyTJ
! Been watching this young man for years and excited to see where he picks!
@duxsports
Being
@HinkleFH
for a
@butlermbb
game was great! Thank you,
@w_vergollo
, for showing me & my parents around on the unofficial visit. Thank you also to
@lavall_jordan
& other coaches for taking time to talk w/ us about the Butler program. Hope to see you again soon. Go Dawgs!
Bill Russell talked about understanding the value of your teammates. Enjoyed getting better with some of mine today at the
@umichbball
Elite Camp. Thanks Coach
@JuwanHoward
, Coach
@saddiwashington
, & all the coaches for a great event. Appreciate the opportunity.
@TheFamily_bball
Got a chance to watch
@CMUMensBBall
practice and tour athletic facilities on Saturday on an unofficial visit. Thank you,
@MDDWilliamson
and
@CoachTonyBarbee
, for having me. Enjoyed hearing more about the program. It was fun having
@TheFamily_bball
teammates along for the day too.
Congrats to Merritt Alderink on reaching 1,000 career points on Friday in a 63-46 win over Wyoming. The Zeeland West senior had 19 points, 18 rebounds. He has committed to Indiana State.
Luke Bakker had 24 for the Dux (11-5). Donavyn Edwards 12, Avonte Wiggins 11 for Wyoming.
Thanks
@ZWestBasketball
for your support on this journey. Being a finalist for the
@BCAMCoaches
Mr. Basketball award wouldn’t be possible w/o my coaches & teammates. We make each other better! To be on this list with such gifted athletes & former travel teammates is an honor. 🙏🏽
Thankful for
@MichiganUnified
,
@iJusTcoach
, and
@Dan_Lee_77
. They gave me an incredible opportunity to play with a talented group of guys. Appreciate you welcoming me and the doors that opened because of your belief in me. Grateful.
Merritt joined Michigan Unified during the summer and his recruitment picked up very quickly!
Tomorrow, Zeeland West senior Merritt Alderink will make his college decision.
-Kent State
- William & Mary
-Indiana State
👀
#MUHoops
🟣🟢⚫️
@Detspartans
@iJusTcoach
@MittenRecruit
Thanks
@MichElite25
,
@TimMcCormick40
,
@CoachMassucci
,
@scoopIPS
, and all the coaches and speakers for the opportunity to grow as an athlete this week with great players from all over the state. What a privilege to be invited and learn from the best.
Thanks,
@TheDZoneBBall
, for hosting the Shootout! It was fun getting a first few runs in with
@ZWestBasketball
this summer. Appreciate you. Here are a few of my highlights.
#GoDux
Merritt Alderink scored 42 points to set the Zeeland West scoring record as the Dux beat Wyoming 79-41 on Tuesday. The previous record was 40 by Eli Steffen.
With 12 lead changes overall, it was a crazy opening night for the Panthers and Dux. But when the game was on the line
@duxsports
hit the shot it needed to
Check out this story from The Holland Sentinel: Merritt Alderink makes Zeeland West history as first Division I player
@duxsports
@MerrittAlderink
Why Zeeland West senior Merritt Alderink signed with Indiana State for basketball.
Training starts this week!
Openings on Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday! More availability as needed!!
DM with questions - while I am starting a new endeavor, I have trained over 150 athletes each year for the last 3 years. This is just the next step !
🏀Enjoyed my Unofficial visit to UofM
@umichbball
today. Thanks for having me and my family out to watch practice and the football game
@saddiwashington
, Jay Smith,
@JuwanHoward
I look forward to coming back💙💛
Zeeland West 2024 F Merritt Alderink (Indiana State commit) can dominate a game but is also very unselfish.
He talked to The D Zone about his team, the big win and the nasty dunk!
D1:
#45
Zeeland West (8-3) beat
#15
Cass Tech (9-1) 61-42 at Gottagetit Hoop Classic
@duxsports
We had another great week of Dux Basketball Camp with over 130 campers from young 5s through 8th grade. Thank you for the “Get Well” wishes! I look forward to getting back in the gym with you next November!!
@HankampScott
, thanks for your support. Always appreciate the encouragement and time you put into what you do to help Michigan athletes.
#recruitthemitten