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Detroit Central
Detroit Central Trail Blazers
DETR
9-6 Overall • Away
Final
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Martin Luther King
Martin Luther King Crusaders
MART
6-5 Overall • Home
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Detroit Central at Martin Luther King — High school boys basketball preview (Jan. 13)

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Game details

  • What: Detroit Central Trail Blazers at Martin Luther King Crusaders (nonleague)

  • When: Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 — 7 p.m. Eastern

  • Where: Martin Luther King High School, Detroit, Mich.

  • Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/michigan/basketball/games/6078013-detroit-central-vs-martin-luther-king

Overview

Detroit Central travels across the city to take on Martin Luther King in a nonleague matchup Tuesday night. Both teams enter the game 0-0 on the scoreboard in available records, making this an early-season measuring stick as coaches settle rotations and players stake claims for key roles.

What to watch

  • Early-season feel: With no recent meeting data available between the two programs, Tuesday figures to be all about pace, defensive identity and which team can control the glass.

  • Momentum: Martin Luther King plays next on Jan. 16 vs. Renaissance (3:30 p.m.) while Detroit Central hosts Pershing on Jan. 16 (3:30 p.m.). These quick turnarounds could affect lineups and minutes.

Streaming and coverage

  • Martin Luther King NFHS stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/martin-luther-king-high-school-detroit-mi/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • Detroit Central NFHS stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/central-high-school-detroit-detroit-mi/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Fan engagement — follow and picks

  • Follow Martin Luther King: https://scorebooklive.com/michigan/basketball/teams/172931-martin-luther-king-crusaders (9 fans listed)

  • Follow Detroit Central: https://scorebooklive.com/michigan/basketball/teams/172899-detroit-central-trail-blazers (1 fan listed)

  • Make picks for fun on the game page: https://scorebooklive.com/michigan/basketball/games/6078013-detroit-central-vs-martin-luther-king

Note: Fan counts and pick totals on SBLive may change — follow the teams you want to support and make your picks for fun. Picks are for fan engagement and are not tied to any win-projection models.

Quick links

  • Game: https://scorebooklive.com/michigan/basketball/games/6078013-detroit-central-vs-martin-luther-king

  • Martin Luther King: https://scorebooklive.com/michigan/basketball/teams/172931-martin-luther-king-crusaders

  • Detroit Central: https://scorebooklive.com/michigan/basketball/teams/172899-detroit-central-trail-blazers

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