Boys Basketball Districts-2026
Written Tuesday June 10th at 12:11 PM
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District 62 @ Goodrich
PONTIAC
Pontiac Notre Dame Prep
Goodrich
Brandon
Lake Fenton
Linden
PROJECTED MPR: 1. Goodrich, 2. Pontiac Notre Dame Prep, 3. Pontiac, 4. Lake Fenton, 5. Linden, 6. Brandon.
PLAYER ON THE SPOT: JJ Claudio-Pontiac
X FACTOR: Dominic Melaragni-Goodrich
EARLY THOUGHTS: This is a really interesting district to keep an eye on. Pontiac has a new coach in Dion Harris taking over the program. The Phoenix fell to arch rival Pontiac Notre Dame Prep in the district finals at Sy Green Gym last season. The Fighting Irish will always be in the conversation when it comes to the district. There is a proven power in Goodrich who is in this district as well and has a legendary coach in Gary Barnes as well. The Martians won 19 games and their district as well last season. Lake Fenton won 14 games. Linden also won 14 games as well and has been improving each season. Brandon has struggled lately but they could improve as well. Overall Goodrich looks to be the favorite but Pontiac, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep, Lake Fenton, and Linden have solid chances.
District 60 @ Harper Woods Chandler Park
HARPER WOODS
Harper Woods Chandler Park
Detroit Edwin Denby Tech
Eastpointe
Detroit East English Village Prep
St. Clair Shores South Lake
PROJECTED MPR: 1. Detroit Edwin Denby Tech, 2. St. Clair Shores South Lake, 3. Eastpointe, 4. Detroit East English Village Prep, 5. Harper Woods Chandler Park, 6. Harper Woods.
PLAYER ON THE SPOT: Andre Cast-Harper Woods
X FACTOR: Delvon Dixson-Detroit Edwin Denby Tech
EARLY THOUGHTS: This looks to be a really interesting district on paper. Harper Woods really struggled last season and it’s possible they could struggle this season despite having one of the top guards in Andre Cast coming back for Coach TaJuan Porter. St. Clair Shores South Lake won 13 games last season. Harper Woods Chandler Park was up and down winning 10 games last season for Coach Bobby Thompson. Detroit East English Village Prep was around 500 winning nine games last season. Detroit Edwin Denby won 15 games along with a district crown for Coach Kevin Woodmore. Eastpointe won 11 games for Coach Darius Wilson last season. The Tars could be the early favorite to win this district but never ever count the Cavaliers out by a second.
District 58 @ Detroit Old Redford
FERNDALE
FERNDALE UNIVERSITY
Detroit Jalen Rose Academy
Detroit Lincoln King Academy
Detroit Old Redford
Hazel Park
PROJECTED MPR: 1. Detroit Old Redford, 2. Ferndale, 3. Hazel Park, 4. Ferndale University, 5. Detroit Lincoln King Academy, 6. Detroit Jalen Rose Academy.
PLAYER ON THE SPOT: Drew Wilson-Detroit Old Redford
X FACTOR: Eden Vinyard-Ferndale
EARLY THOUGHTS: This is a loaded district on paper. Ferndale is looking to have a bounce back after two early exits in the postseason after winning the Division Two State Crown under Coach and Athletic Director Juan Rickman. Detroit Old Redford won 19 games last season and has former Bloomfield Hills and West Bloomfield point guard Drew Wilson coming back for Coach Rashad Reeves. Ferndale University looks to be much improved as well and could be a factor for Coach Josh Nicks. Hazel Park won 13 games last season and has one of the top players in CJ Goff coming back for Coach Cecil Goff. Detroit Lincoln King was really competitive last season winning 13 games. Detroit Jalen Rose Academy won 10 games last season. Overall this district could be a two team between Detroit Old Redford and Ferndale but anyone in this district is capable of pulling an upset.
District 29 @ Troy Athens
TROY ATHENS
TROY
ROYAL OAK
Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood
Warren Mott
PROJECTED MPR: 1. Troy Athens, 2. Royal Oak, 3. Troy, 4. Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood, 5. Warren Mott.
PLAYER ON THE SPOT: CJ Hairston- Royal Oak
X FACTOR: Caiden Hanburry-Troy Athens
EARLY THOUGHTS: This looks to be a really interesting district on paper. The only difference is Berkley went south and Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood enters into this district. Shout-out to Margaret (Troy Athens security lady) who is going to have to deal with this. Troy Athens won the district last season which included wins over Troy and Royal Oak. The Red Hawks could be poised to take the next step under second year coach Mitchell Vercellino. Royal Oak moved up to the Blue and could be a factor under Coach Aaron Smith. Troy looks to be the wildcard but knowing legendary Coach Gary Fralick he will have his team ready. Warren Mott really struggled last season. Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood really struggled winning four games last season comes from Division Two. Overall the Red Hawks are the early favorite but Royal Oak and Troy are going to be factors as well.
District 28 @ Utica Eisenhower
ADAMS
STONEY CREEK
ROCHESTER
Utica
Utica Eisenhower
Romeo
PROJECTED MPR: 1. Rochester, 2. Adams, 3. Stoney Creek, 4. Utica Eisenhower, 5. Romeo, 6. Utica.
PLAYER ON THE SPOT: Cannon Flynn-Adams
X FACTOR: Logan Pleasant-Rochester
EARLY THOUGHTS: This looks to be a really interesting district but could have some similarities to last season. Rochester has a ton of proven talent coming back along with a strong sub varsity program but the recent transfer of Max Muhl could change things for Coach Nick Evola however program strength is there. Adams has Cannon Flynn and a loaded and proven team for Coach Isiah Novak. Stoney Creek has a proven experienced team but they have a new coach in Marko Tomich taking over that has some questions. Romeo has some questions and has won two district games in the last six years under Coach Marvin Cushinberry. Utica Eisenhower should be improved and has home court for Coach Anthony Muscat. Utica should also be better despite really struggling for Coach David Hinkle last season. Overall it looks like it could be very similar to last season when looking at this district.
District 27 @ Lake Orion
LAKE ORION
AVONDALE
CLARKSTON
WATERFORD KETTERING
WATERFORD MOTT
PROJECTED MPR: 1. Avondale, 2. Clarkston, 3. Lake Orion, 4. Waterford Mott, 5. Waterford Kettering.
PLAYER ON THE SPOT: Nate Giacolone- Lake Orion
X FACTOR: JaKobe Louris-Avondale
EARLY THOUGHTS: This is the same district as last season except moving it north to Lake Orion. Waterford Mott won the district last season but they lost a ton of experience. The Corsairs have DaKari Stephens coming back for Coach Jeff Jayson. Waterford Kettering has a new coach in Rex Walters taking over the program but he will have a tough challenge ahead however the Captains will be much improved and is one of the favorites in the Gold. Clarkston will be in the conversation but they have some questions coming into the season. Lake Orion is guard heavy but the interior will be something to watch for Coach Jose Andrades. Avondale is loaded and with Max Muhl transferring to Auburn Hills it makes them a bit different for Coach Jaret Thomas. Interior play will be the key to watch in this district.
District 26 @ West Bloomfield
WEST BLOOMFIELD
Orchard Lake St. Marys
Walled Lake Northern
Walled Lake Central
Lakeland
PROJECTED MPR: 1. Orchard Lake St. Marys, 2. West Bloomfield, 3. Walled Lake Central, 4. Lakeland, 5. Walled Lake Northern.
PLAYER ON THE SPOT: Mateen Cleaves Jr.-Orchard Lake St. Marys
X FACTOR: Curtis Britton-West Bloomfield
EARLY THOUGHTS: This is a very similar district to last season when Orchard Lake St. Marys ran away with the district crown on the black top in the Swamp. The Eaglets will be a different team but they are still loaded for Coach Todd Covert. West Bloomfield will need to defend if they want any chance to win this district and Coach Arnette Jordan knows that. Walled Lake Central will be really interesting. The Vikings won the Lakes Valley crown and 18 games for Coach Chuck Spolsky last season. Walled Lake Northern should be improved under Coach Ryan Negoshian. Lakeland has home court and should be solid for Coach Rob Thompson. Overall I don’t see anyone touching the Eaglets.
District 25 @ Oxford
OXFORD
Davison
Grand Blanc
Flint Kearsley
Holly
Lapeer
PROJECTED MPR: 1. Grand Blanc, 2. Davison, 3. Oxford, 4. Flint Kearsley, 5. Lapeer, 6. Holly.
PLAYER ON THE SPOT: Brennan Elling-Oxford
X FACTOR: Aiden Tipton-Flint Kearsley
EARLY THOUGHTS: This is a really interesting district. Flint Kearsley comes into this district which makes things very interesting after winning the Flint Metro League Stripes division crown last season for Coach Joe Cockran. Oxford has home court but lost a ton of proven talent from last season but knowing Coach Joe Fedorchik he’ll think of something. Grand Blanc is loaded with proven experience and players with Division One talent for Coach Doreace Martin. Davison looks to be solid as well especially after they struggled early but picked things up at the right time last season for Coach Mike Williams. Lapeer got better as the season rolled along last season for Coach Thomas Chittle. Holly struggled last season but they should be improved for Coach Steve DeHart. Overall this district looks like this is the Bobcats district to lose.
District 24 @ TBA
GROVES
SEAHOLM
BLOOMFIELD HILLS
SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH
BERKLEY
Birmingham Brother Rice
PROJECTED MPR: 1. Birmingham Brother Rice, 2. Bloomfield Hills, 3. Groves, 4. Seaholm, 5. Berkley, 6. Southfield Arts and Tech.
PLAYER ON THE SPOT: Greg Grays-Birmingham Brother Rice
X FACTOR: D’Ron Mason-Bloomfield Hills
EARLY THOUGHTS: This looks to be a really interesting district but not like last season’s district where there was a ton of drama. Birmingham Brother Rice’s Greg Grays won the Warriors the district crown with his heroics against Groves on their home floor. Grays is back for Coach Ricky Palmer. Bloomfield Hills has the guards to win this district for Coach Brian Canfield. Seaholm is the most dangerous team in this district. The Maples improved as the season went along and are expected to take a big jump under Coach Spenser Adams. Groves looks to be the wildcard after losing a ton of experience for Coach Marc West last season. Southfield Arts and Tech is the great unknown and they don’t have a new coach yet. Berkley comes into this district with a new coach in James McCulloh and pretty low expectations. Overall until then this district is covered in orange and black.
District 23 @ Hamtramck
OAK PARK
Hamtramck
Detroit University-Detroit Jesuit
Detroit Renaissance
Detroit Mumford
Warren Fitzgerald
PROJECTED MPR: 1. Detroit University-Detroit Jesuit, 2. Detroit Renaissance, 3. Hamtramck, 4. Warren Fitzgerald, 5. Detroit Mumford, 6. Oak Park.
PLAYER ON THE SPOT: Colin Langdon-Detroit University-Detroit Jesuit.
X FACTOR: Jayden Miller-Detroit Renaissance
EARLY THOUGHTS: This is going to be a absolutely brutal district for Oak Park and Coach Durrand Sheppard. The Knights struggled last season and could again this season. Detroit University-Detroit Jesuit is loaded, Detroit Renaissance is loaded, Hamtramck is loaded, and Warren Fitzgerald is a proven powerhouse. The Cubs have a new coach after Pat Donnely was promoted to Athletic Director in the offseason. Detroit Mumford was up and down last season. Overall this is a brutal district, the early favorite has to be the Cubs followed by the Phoenix, Cosmos, then the Spartans. It’s going to be tough as mentioned for the Knights.
District 22 @ Livonia Stevenson
FARMINGTON
NORTH FARMINGTON
Livonia Churchill
Livonia Franklin
Livonia Stevenson
Redford Thurston
PROJECTED MPR: 1. Farmington, 2. North Farmington, 3. Livonia Stevenson, 4. Livonia Churchill, 5. Livonia Franklin, 6. Redford Thurston.
PLAYER ON THE SPOT: Myles Smith-Farmington
X FACTOR: Jayden Glinz-North Farmington
EARLY THOUGHTS: This district looks really interesting on paper. Farmington won the district last season and is loaded again for Coach Byron Johnson. North Farmington wants to get back to where they belong and they are more than capable of doing that under Coach Todd Negoshian. Redford Thurston won 15 games but the schedule hurt them which was a big factor in their loss to Livonia Stevenson in the first round last season. Livonia Stevenson looks to be the wildcard. The Spartans were up and down last season and they have home court. Livonia Churchill won 10 games last season. Livonia Franklin won eight games last season which has been a improvement to what has happened to the Patriots in the past. Overall this district goes through the city of Farmington, maybe Livonia Stevenson but until then this district is either brown and yellow or dark blue and silver.
Boys Basketball Districts