Division 4: Manning and Hankamp Predict the Quarterfinals
Boys basketball has advanced to the quarterfinal round of play, and with just eight teams remaining, everyone has eyes on a state championship. Prep Hoops writers Zachary Manning and Scott Hankamp will give you key players to watch and predictions…
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Continue ReadingBoys basketball has advanced to the quarterfinal round of play, and with just eight teams remaining, everyone has eyes on a state championship. Prep Hoops writers Zachary Manning and Scott Hankamp will give you key players to watch and predictions for each game.
Dollar Bay vs. Pellston
Zachary Manning
Dollar Bay key player- Ashton Janke (2020, F): Janke is a great scorer who can go off on any given night. He has what it takes to play at the next level.
Pellston key player- Blake Cassidy (2020, G): Cassidy is a big time scorer who knows how to get his shot off. He will play a big role in this game.
Prediction: Pellston
Scott Hankamp
Dollar Bay key player- Brandon LeClaire (2019, G): LeClaire is a leader on the floor and in the lockerroom. He’s a defensive stopper for Dollar Bay.
Pellston key player- Tanner Byard (2019, G): Byard is a spark plug on offense. He’s a lights out shooter that can change the course of a game just by getting hot.
Prediction: Pellston
Southfield Christian vs. Genesee Christian
Zachary Manning
Southfield Christian key player- Jon Sanders (2019, G): Sanders is an excellent scorer with big time bounce. He can score from anywhere on the floor and has great instincts.
Genesee Christian key player- Luke Epperson (2019, G): Epperson is a nice player who can score when he needs to and hustles on every play.
Prediction: Southfield Christian
Scott Hankamp
Southfield Christian key player- Daijon Humphrey (2020, G): Humphrey is considered a top 20 prospect in the class of 2020. He’s an elite perimeter defender.
Genesee Christian key player- The entire lineup: Genesee Christian plays true team basketball and relies on each player successfully filling their role.
Prediction: Southfield Christian
Frankfort vs. Big Rapids Crossroads
Zachary Manning
Frankfort key player- Will Newbold (2019, G): Newbold is a nice outside shooter who is dangerous with the ball in his hands. He’s also a solid defender.
Big Rapids Crossroads key player- Britton Angell (2019, G): This kid can really score the basketball, and he has a variety of moves to help him get open looks.
Prediction: Big Rapids Crossroads
Scott Hankamp
Frankfort key player- Jack Stefanski (2021, G): Stefanski is scorer at heart and depended on in that capacity. He’s proven to be a clutch shooter.
Big Rapids Crossroads key player- Isaac Slomp (2020, C): Slomp was homeschooled prior to this season, but he has fit in with the team perfectly. Slomp provides a post presence.
Prediction: Big Rapids Crossroads
Wyoming Tri-Unity Christian vs. Bellevue
Zachary Manning
Wyoming Tri-Unity Christian key player- Bennett Sinner (2019, G): He’s very good at driving to the basket, and I love the way he rebounds the basketball.
Bellevue key player- Gino Costello (2019, G): Costello is a good scorer who makes things happen for his team. He plays solid defense as well.
Prediction: Bellevue
Scott Hankamp
Wyoming Tri-Unity Christian key player- Brady Titus (2022, PG): Titus continues to prove that he is one of the top freshmen in Michigan. He plays downhill, attacking the rim and pressuring the ball.
Bellevue key player- Carson Betz (2020, F): Betz is an athletic multi sport star. He’s counted on as a leader for the Bellevue squad.
Prediction: Wyoming Tri-Unity Christian