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Resting players for National tournaments perspective
Motown Magic Families, I want to take a moment to support Coach Adam’s request regarding resting our player from track this weekend. First, I want to acknowledge that we’re all navigating this journey together. Many of us are still learning the ins and outs of tournament structures, exposure opportunities, and what moments truly carry weight for our student-athletes. That’s completely understandable. What I do want to emphasize is the importance of national tournaments—especi
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Apr 171 min read


Motown Magic in Indiana: Jr. 3SSB Battles & Notre Dame Brotherhood
The Motown Magic National team went down to Indiana and did it the right way. One of those moments you just sit back and take in… a true Magic moment. Mishawaka, Indiana. Adidas Jr. 3SSB. A trip to Notre Dame. We had the opportunity to compete against some of the best young talent in the country—but more importantly, we had the chance to grow closer as a team. The Adidas Jr. 3SSB Midwest Regional will be back at the Mishawaka Fieldhouse in 2026, bringing together top-level co
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Apr 102 min read


🔥 Welcome to Goonies-Magic 14U — Let’s Get to Work
Who We Are We are Goonies-Magic , a 14U program built from the powerful collaboration between the Michigan Goonies and Motown Magic. This message comes directly from the Owner of Motown Magic —and understand this clearly: Motown Magic is not just another basketball program.We are a proven, battle-tested, high-level organization built to deliver a private, elite basketball experience for athletes in Macomb County. We’ve competed across state lines—including Indiana.We run wi
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Apr 83 min read


Battle of the Midwest Champions
Motown Magic hit the road and showed up in a big way at the Playmakers Tournament hosted at Hype Athletics in Dearborn Heights for the Battle of the Midwest —and it turned into a statement weekend. From start to finish, the squad competed at a high level, ultimately bringing home the championship with a series of dominant performances. Tournament Results Playmakers (57–55) A hard-fought opening battle set the tone. Ben Hefel led the charge with an impressive 25 points and 1
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Mar 191 min read


Parent Info: Motown Magic Heads to Adidas Jr. 3SSB Midwest Regionals
March 21–22, 2026 | Mishawaka, Indiana Motown Magic is officially headed to the Adidas Jr. 3SSB Midwest Regionals in Mishawaka, Indiana — and we’re traveling prepared, organized, and focused. This tournament is a major opportunity for our program and our players to compete on the Adidas circuit while representing Macomb County and Detroit basketball the right way. Below is everything parents need to know for a smooth and successful weekend. Tournament Information Event: Adi
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Feb 112 min read


Motown Magic Wraps Up 8th Grade School Season as MWA Tournament Champions | Raising the Standard of Middle School Basketball
As the curtain closes on the 8th grade basketball season, we want to take a moment to congratulate the Motown Magic and all the student-athletes who helped elevate the level of middle school basketball this year. The growth, competitiveness, and maturity displayed throughout the season truly set a new standard for 8th grade hoops. A special salute goes out to Iroquois on an incredible undefeated 11–0 season —a remarkable accomplishment that deserves recognition. Shoutouts as
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Jan 162 min read


Motown Magic Announces Affiliate Partnership with Grizzlies Basketball Club
Motown Magic is proud to announce an affiliate partnership with Grizzlies Basketball Club, uniting two respected programs with a shared mission: to elevate Michigan youth basketball through competitive growth, development, and opportunity. Grizzlies Basketball Club brings a strong and proven track record within Michigan youth sports. Their commitment to excellence, player development, and organizational standards closely aligns with the core values of Motown Magic, making thi
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Week 14: Lions Squares Results
Way to ball on dem Cowboys. Going forward we will release the randomly ordered squares by Friday, and we will announce the official winners on Mondays here on this website. We will look to pay out with the same account used to purchase squares. Thank you for playing and supporting our boys! Good luck next week! Results: 1st Quarter: Motown Magic 0,3 (10-3) 2nd Quarter: Motown Magic 0,9 (20-9) 3rd Quarter: Sidney Woods 7,9 (27-19) Final Score: Motown Magic 4,0 (44-30)
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Week 13: Lions Squares Results
Sheesh. Going forward we will release the randomly ordered squares by Friday, and we will announce the official winners on Mondays here on this website. We will look to pay out with the same account used to purchase squares. Thank you for playing and supporting our boys! Good luck next week! Results: 1st Quarter: Mark Hanus 0,3 (0-3) 2nd Quarter: Ray Carter 4,7 (14-17) 3rd Quarter: Motown Magic 1,1 (21-31) Final Score: Motown Magic 4,1 (24-31)
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New Uniforms! Deadline 12/15, $60
Happy Thanksgiving, Magic Family! As I looked back on the tone of this past week—and what our upcoming schedule is about to demand from us—I kept coming back to the story of David and Goliath, and to Psalms 23: “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.” That scripture hit me differently this time. It gave me our theme for the season: “Ye Thou We Walk.” This year is going to test us. It’s going to challenge us. But it’s also going to s
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Nov 26, 20252 min read


Motown Magic Recap: Hoops Finest Turkey Classic
Yesterday, the Motown Magic hit the court at the Hoops Finest Turkey Classic at Bradford Academy in Southfield, Michigan—and the boys delivered an incredible day of basketball. We opened the event with strong wins over the Detroit Bulldogs (45–19) and SC Elite 2031 (62–29), showcasing toughness, teamwork, and continued growth. In the championship game, we battled hard but came up short against a talented Kobe Elite squad, falling 30–47. Even in the loss, the boys showed resil
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Nov 24, 20251 min read


Week 12: Lions Squares Results
Lions win in OT. Going forward we will release the randomly ordered squares by Friday, and we will announce the official winners on Mondays here on this website. We will look to pay out with the same account used to purchase squares. Thank you for playing and supporting our boys! Good luck next week! Results: 1st Quarter: John Christopher 0,0 (0-10) 2nd Quarter: Motown Magic 7,0 (17-20) 3rd Quarter: Motown Magic 7,0 (17-20) Final Score: Darryl Bradford Sr. 4,7 (34-27)
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Nov 24, 20251 min read


A Thanksgiving Thank-You from Coach T & The Motown Magic
Hey everyone, Coach T here from Motown Magic! We want to give a huge thank you to all of you who supported our Thanksgiving Bucket of Cheer Raffle . Your generosity helps us cover tournament costs for the upcoming season, and it truly means a lot to our boys and our program. The idea was simple: each kid would personally thank everyone who bought a ticket. …But let’s just say we might need a second Bucket of Cheer to fund some media training for these guys. 😂 For the drawi
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