By Elite Hoops Spotlight Staff

Michigan’s 2027 class is in the home stretch of their high school careers. Much remains to be determined for these players: two have already made college commitments, others have Division I offers, and a strong winter could dramatically change the recruitment of others.

More importantly, this group is littered with seniors who will impact Michigan high school basketball this season. Teams like Cass Tech, Ferndale, Detroit Catholic Central, Hudsonville, East Kentwood, and Goodrich have upperclassmen who can change the outcome of games.

Here are 10 seniors to watch this winter.

Stevie Hall | 6-2 | Cass Tech

Stevie Hall’s high school career can be summed up in one word: scoring.

He has a way of creating separation from his defender, getting into the paint, and racking up points. His perimeter game isn’t elite, but his talent attacking the basket and ability to create offense when things break down have made him one of Michigan’s most productive guards. He’s also already surpassed 1,000 career points at Cass Tech.

Hall’s recruitment is as impressive as his scoring tally. Nebraska, Virginia Tech, Creighton, Colorado State, Rhode Island, Loyola Chicago, Oakland, Eastern Michigan, Robert Morris, Toledo, Detroit Mercy, Coastal Carolina and San Jose State are among the programs to have reportedly offered Hall.

What Hall can do with a basketball is hardly a mystery at this point. His senior season will be about taking full control of the Cass Tech offense. The Technicians will need Hall to score, but they’ll also need him to manage possessions, create good looks for others, and make smart decisions when defenders trap him.

If Cass Tech is going to play meaningful basketball in late March, Hall is the player who gives them a guard who can take over in tight games.

Peyton Kemp | 6-1 | Ferndale | Robert Morris Commit

Recruiting won’t be an issue for Peyton Kemp this winter.

The athletic Ferndale guard committed to Robert Morris in early August after reportedly hearing from Xavier, Rutgers, Florida State, Arkansas State, Jacksonville, Toledo, Bowling Green, Detroit Mercy, and Old Dominion.

Kemp is an explosive athlete with exceptional speed in the open floor. He can take any possession and make it into a paint touch within seconds. Once Kemp gets the defense moving backwards, there isn’t an athlete in Michigan that can contain him one-on-one.

It will be interesting to see how Kemp is used this season with Ferndale. He won’t need to force his way into double figures every possession with talent surrounding him. Kemp should have opportunities to be a facilitator, pick his spots, and control tempo when necessary.

Kemp committed to RMU several months ago and has a strong roster surrounding him on paper. His senior season is a chance to finish his high school career competing for something more than recruiting notoriety.

Eden Vinyard | 6-7 | Ferndale

Eden Vinyard provides Ferndale with something that few teams in Michigan will be able to match.

He’s a 6-foot-7 forward who can play through contact thanks to his strength but also moves well enough on the perimeter to score away from the basket. His intriguing combination of size and skill has garnered reported scholarship offers from Mississippi State, Nebraska, Toledo, Central Michigan, Detroit Mercy, Ball State, and Cleveland State.

Vinyard doesn’t need post touches to dominate a game. His rebounding, positional defense, speed around the basket, and ability to finish over smaller defenders are just some of the ways he can impact the game.

His job will be showing up and impacting games on a consistent basis.

With Kemp attracting attention on the perimeter, opponents won’t be able to focus solely on Vinyard. Expect him to see matchups he can exploit throughout the season. When he’s aggressive on the offensive glass and active on defense, his size allows him to be a game-changer in a variety of ways.

Noah Holt | 6-5 | Detroit Voyageur

Don’t let the guard position fool you. At 6-foot-5, Noah Holt will always warrant another look from opposing coaches.

Making those coaches regret their curiosity will be up to Holt this winter. Holt checks in at 6-foot-5 and has Division I offers from Central Michigan, Oakland and Detroit Mercy.

He should receive even more attention this spring as he looks to cap off his high school career. Holt’s blend of size and guard skills makes him an intriguing guard. He can impose his will on smaller guards thanks to his length and wingspan, but putting that ability to consistent use is the next step for Holt.

Getting after it on the glass, defending multiple spots on the perimeter, and making smaller defenders uncomfortable are all ways he can improve upon that baseline. Adding another layer with his perimeter shot would be nice, too. If opponents have to consistently respect Holt as a shooter, his game attacking the basket will make him that much more difficult to defend.

Few doubt Holt has the ability to earn more scholarship offers this winter.

Wycell Davis | 6-3 | Detroit Catholic Central

Depth won’t be a problem for Detroit Catholic Central on the perimeter, and Wycell Davis will be a big reason why.

Davis is a 6-foot-3 guard who has earned reported offers from Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Ferris State and Saginaw Valley State.

He may not have blow-by speed, but Davis has enough length at the guard position to attack openings at all three levels of the floor. He understands how to use his pace to create space, rather than attacking full-speed every time he touches the ball.

Davis won’t need to carry Catholic Central offensively every night. The Shamrocks return enough talent that their leading scorers won’t need to dominate night in and night out.

Expect Detroit Catholic Central to ask Davis to be more consistent on both ends of the floor this winter. He has enough talent to make games easier for his teammates without having to monopolize possessions. That skill set would be huge for Catholic Central if their postseason aspirations prove realistic.

Alex Armstrong | 6-6 | Hudsonville

Alex Armstrong didn’t have college offers to start his junior season. He now has scholarship opportunities from across the country.

The once undersized Hudsonville guard has picked up reported Division I offers from Boston University, UIC, Central Michigan, Southern Illinois, Canisius, Stonehill and Eastern Michigan in a matter of months.

Few were surprised by Armstrong’s recruitment once the offers began rolling in. He flashed his tremendous size against upperclassmen last winter before taking another leap as a junior.

Armstrong won’t have to dominate possessions to contribute this winter, either. He has the length to shoot over smaller guards and make shots, the athleticism to rebound and defend multiple positions and the creativity to score when Hudsonville needs him.

The difference in Armstrong’s senior season will be that he won’t fly under the radar as he has in years past.

Opposing coaches will game plan specifically to stop him. They’ll make him work for the ball in the half-court offense and throw a variety of defenders at him on the perimeter. Seeing how he rises to the challenge of added attention will be one of West Michigan’s better stories to follow this winter.

Devin Brown | 6-2 | Dearborn Divine Child

Devin Brown heads into his senior season poised to make some noise.

Brown is an athletic guard who excels when attacking the basket. He has the quickness to get downhill and the instincts to finish plays around the rim. He’ll also provide energy on both ends of the floor for whichever squad he suits up for this winter.

Brown already has Division I offers from Western Michigan and Jacksonville, a reflection of the ability college programs see in his game. His senior season gives him an opportunity to build on that recruiting momentum and continue showing why he belongs at that level.

Andrew Walker | 6-4 | Detroit Catholic Central

Detroit Catholic Central welcomes back Andrew Walker, a senior wing who blends experience with a physical style.

Walker checked in at 6-foot-4 this fall and has reported offers from Eastern Michigan, Detroit Mercy, Oakland and Toledo. Saginaw Valley State is another program that has extended an offer to Walker.

Walker has the body of a power forward but handles himself well enough on the perimeter to make opponents defend him in a variety of situations. He can score, rebound and defend, giving Detroit Catholic Central options when both coaches are drawing up the game plan.

Walker should have every opportunity to play in big games this winter.

Experience won’t be an issue for Catholic Central, especially if both Walker and Davis return for their senior seasons. When games start getting physical in March and every possession becomes critical, experienced wings that can play multiple spots on the floor become critical.

Walker is one of those players.

Andrew Kenyi | 6-10 | East Kentwood

Andrew Kenyi can keep it simple this winter.

Kentwood has a 6-foot-10 big man that can impact the game in a variety of ways on both ends of the floor. Kenyi can protect the rim, control the glass, run the floor, and finish around the basket. Spend more than five minutes watching Kentwood play this winter, and Kenyi’s name will come up.

Kenyi earned a reported offer from Eastern Michigan last season and has an opportunity to impress that program along with others this winter.

Consistency will be key for Kenyi’s development. No one is expecting him to post up smaller opponents all night, but dominating the rim, rebounding, and making outlet passes would do wonders for his stock.

If Kenyi showcases improved mobility and a more refined offensive game, he could end his senior season with plenty of offers in his back pocket.

Jensen LePla | 6-5 | Goodrich | Grand Valley State Commit

Jensen LePla already knows where he’s headed next year. LePla committed to Grand Valley State in June 

LePla’s focus now turns to Goodrich.

He brings plenty of experience to the table for the Martians, giving them a 6-foot-5 guard that can make shots, attack closeouts and utilize his strength and elevation around the rim. Goodrich will look for LePla to help them score in close games, as he understands how to get his own without forcing offense.

LePla has had a successful career in high school already. See how much further he can take Goodrich this winter with his eyes set on Grand Valley State.

The Season Ahead

Offers will continue to come and go for these players. Programs will get involved, take visits and eventually make decisions on where they want to play college basketball.

Until then, we’ve got games to watch.

Will Hall take Cass Tech as far as they can go once again? How far can Kemp and Vinyard take Ferndale? Will Walker and Davis help Catholic Central turn their depth into postseason success? What happens now that everyone will know about Armstrong? Can Holt, Brown and Kenyi elevate their games to new levels and improve their recruitment? And how far can Jensen LePla take Goodrich before heading to Grand Valley State?

Only time will tell.