Detroit Southeastern's 86-63 victory over Dearborn Height's Robichaud wasn't as close as expected but the talent was there and will be there for years to come. The game was somewhat close in the first quarter before Southeastern dominated the second quarter going up, 49-24, to end the half. The end of the third was distanced as well, 66-38.
Looking beyond the scoreboard, Southeastern's rotation is solid through and through despite their age, as they had five players score in double figures and another five contributed where stats don't go. Robichaud has one of Michigan's top freshman and sophomore's along with a senior who played his butt off.
Southeastern's 6'1" senior guard Kimani Boynton put up 16 points with six assists and six steals. He's quick, athletic, can shoot with range, and has a solid handle. Big time sleeper who is gaining looks from Mid-Major programs.
SE's 5'10" junior point guard Carlos Carter scored 12 and added a couple of steals and assists. He's what gets the Jungaleers started.
SE's 6'5 sophomore guard Brandan Kearney played both guard spots and on the wing as he led his team in scoring with 19. He hit three of four from beyond the arc and didn't force The kid has great court vision and added five assists last night. He had five boards as well and that number will climb as he gets stronger. No wonder the high major programs have him so high on their list. Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Tennessee, Detroit-Mercy, and Syracuse are very recruiting him heavy. He has interest from Memphis, Kansas, Georgetown, and Xavier.
SE's 6'7 sophomore forward Percy Gibson is as solid as it gets in the post as he scored 16 on six of eight field goal shooting. He added five boards with a blocked shot and a couple of steals. The lefty has great hands and his footwork has few holes. He's also getting high major looks for good reasons.
SE's 6'8" sophomore center Darrien Wahington is on the "baby giraffe" list and is one to watch for in the future. He has at least one offer from Cleveland State.
SE's 6'4" senior forward Will Washington had a sneaky 16 points in the game and is part of the depth on the bench that makes the Jungaleers a team of the now rather than just the future.
The football guys, 6'5" senior Kyle Bryant and 6'6" junior William Gholston, provide extra size in the middle and they can play, too. Gholston is one of the country's highest rated football players. He's related to former Ohio State All-American and current NY Jets DE Vernon Gholston.
Dearborn Heights Robichaud has a solid back-court with 5'9" sophomore Deon Stegall and 6'2 freshman Ray Lee.
Lee never seemed to really get things going after he started his scoring with a dipsy-do lay-up. He's long and athletic which can get a player by on the high school level so he does have areas in his game that he can improve upon. The freshman ended the game with seven points.
Stegal is going to gain the notice of coaches if he can grow a few more inches and until then he'll have to keep building his game for the next level. He scored 12 and added a few steals on the defensive end. He has solid court sense and makes the right decisions.
The two surprises to IPS were the play of Robichaud's seniors, 6'5 forward Winthrop Thomas and 6' guard Derrick Hearn. Hearn led the Bulldogs with 19 points and was eight of eleven in the free throw department. Thomas has been working on his game as he knocked down some perimeter shots and put the ball on the floor more than he has in prior years. He finished the game with 16 points, seven rebounds, four steals, and four assists. If, Winthrop keeps playing like this the GLIAC should be around on a regular basis.
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