Detroit King and Hamtramck matched up on Monday in the final game at the Always in My Bag MLK Classic. Hamtramck was able to start the game 7-0, though from there it was mainly Detroit King. They got things going in the second quarter to build a nine-point lead at the half and won the game 56-42.

Andre Cast Jr. – 2028 – PG – Hamtramck

It was another standout performance by Cast in his sophomore season for the Cosmos. While Cast did hit a three in the game, he really excels playing on the attack. The point guard has tight handle and good moves to beat his man off the dribble often getting into the defense. Cast showed a good ability to operate in traffic getting to his spots and effectively finish all around the paint including a smooth floater. He finished the game with an efficient, team high 11 points in addition to a few assists.

Drew Floyd – 2026 – PG – Detroit King

All game Floyd was consistently attacking the basket and making plays for King. He is a strong point guard with good quickness and acceleration who was often beating his man and getting deep into the paint. He is a tough point guard who was playing though contract and had multiple and one finished and got to the line often. Floyd plays strong with the ball in his hands handling plenty of ball pressure and passes it well to collect a few assists. He also is a quick and active defender with multiple steals as well as a block.

Derrick Kilgore Jr. – 2026 – G – Detroit King

Kilgore led all players in the game with 19 points in the win. He is an efficient scorer who got it done both on the attack and with his jumper. The senior shoots it well when spotting up from the outside hitting a trio of threes. Kilgore also scored it effectively on the attack moving well with the ball through traffic. He finished it extremely well around the paint with great body control and being able to finish it well with both hands.

Mareon Knott – 2026 – F – Detroit King

There is not much on the court that Knott cannot do. As well to scoring 14 points in the win for King, Knott also did a bit of everything in the winning effort. He is a well-built 6’4” forward who plays with good energy and continues to add to his game. The senior showed his versatile scoring ability hitting a three, a pull up jumper, and some strong takes to the basket. Knott is also an aggressive rebounder, is a tough and active defender both on the perimeter and interior, and also passed it well with a couple of assists in the game.