East Lansing celebrates boys basketball Division 1 championship by elevating trophy
East Lansing celebrates after 66-46 win over Wayne Memorial to say first boys basketball state title since 1958, Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Breslin Heart.
One of many high rising seniors in Detroit highschool basketball will probably be transferring forward of the 2025-26 season.
Detroit Renaissance guard Jordan Sigmon introduced on social media on Tuesday, July 8, that he will probably be transferring to Iowa United Prep, a basketball-focused prep academy in Des Moines, Iowa.
Sigmon stated he had been enthusiastic about the choice alongside along with his household for a few months earlier than Tuesday’s last determination. The prospect to play a nationwide schedule on a roster that includes different high skills akin to four-star Arafan Diane, the No. 1 middle in 247 Sports activities’ composite 2026 rankings, was compelling.
“It was extra taking part in on the nationwide stage (and) gaining that sort of publicity,” Sigmon advised the Free Press after saying his switch. “I really feel like being seen by nationwide coaches, nationwide brokers, all the pieces like that.
“Every thing takes a full swing in that course. I really feel like that nationwide scale will assist me develop as a participant going into faculty subsequent yr.”
Sigmon, getting into his senior yr, was set to grow to be the focus for Renaissance subsequent season. He performed alongside Hal Schram Mr. Basketball Award finalist Lance Stone, who’s now at Detroit Mercy, within the Phoenix’s backcourt final season. Sigmon led the group in scoring, averaging 26 factors and 6 rebounds, and earned Mr. PSL honors in 2025. Sigmon is rated as a three-star recruit and the highest 2026 participant in Michigan in accordance with 247 Sports activities.
He knowledgeable his coach, John White, of the choice earlier on Tuesday forward of the announcement.
“He was identical to, I really feel like it is a nice alternative for you,” Sigmon stated. “… There was no animosity. It was actually good to know that he was rooting for me. I understand how that may be generally leaving dwelling, however he’s actually rooting for me as a result of that is good for my future. I admire him.”
Sigmon would have been the lead choice in Renaissance’s offense, taking part in alongside Jayden Miller and incoming freshman level guard Kingston Hunt. He was one of many early names to look at as a Mr. Basketball finalist heading into his senior yr.
As a substitute, Sigmon will slot in as the purpose guard for Iowa United.
“Everyone is all in and all for the gamers,” Sigmon stated. “I actually love that concerning the academy and I am wanting ahead to getting up there subsequent month.”
Sigmon is the second high participant in Michigan’s 2026 class to switch this offseason. Former Wayne Memorial level guard Carlos Medlock Jr. introduced his switch to Hyperlink Academy in Missouri in Could.
Sigmon’s recruitment has picked up after his standout junior season, which has carried over to the summer time journey circuit.
“I am nonetheless taking my time with my recruitment,” Sigmon stated. “We’re getting nearer and nearer to the place I am going and narrowing it down.”
Jared Ramsey covers highschool sports activities for the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at jramsey@freepress.com; Observe Jared on X or Bluesky.
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