District 18 Semifinals: Preview And Key Players
The District 18 semifinals are expecting a huge crowd to fill Eastern Michigan’s Convocation Center. The district is one of the top in the state, featuring 2 teams (Ann Arbor Huron and Ypsilanti Lincoln) ranked in the top 10 in…
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Continue ReadingThe District 18 semifinals are expecting a huge crowd to fill Eastern Michigan’s Convocation Center. The district is one of the top in the state, featuring 2 teams (Ann Arbor Huron and Ypsilanti Lincoln) ranked in the top 10 in Division 1. The games will tip off Wednesday at 5:30PM with an excellent game between Ann Arbor Huron and Belleville. That game is followed by an Ypsilanti vs. Ypsilanti-Lincoln rematch. Ypsilant Lincoln took the first game in an overtime thriller.
Matchups And Key Players
Belleville vs. Ann Arbor Huron
Ann Arbor Huron is a top 10 team in the state, but don’t look past this talented Belleville team. The 2 teams come in with a combined record of 36-5. Huron has a size advantage, but Belleville counters with a seasoned floor general and a handful of athletic wings. This is a game that could come down to the final possession.
KEY PLAYERS
Connor Bush Connor Bush 6'6" | PF Belleville | 2020 State MI (2020, SF, Belleville)
Jamari Buddin Jamari Buddin 6'2" | SF Belleville | 2021 State MI (2021, SF, Belleville)
Lorenzo Wright Lorenzo Wright 5'10" | PG Belleville | 2020 State MI (2020, PG, Belleville)
Julian Lewis Julian Lewis 6'5" | SG Ann Arbor Huron | 2021 State MI (2021, SG, Ann Arbor Huron)
Michael Robinson (2020, F, Ann Arbor Huron)
Devin Womack Devin Womack 6'2" | CG Ann Arbor Huron | 2021 State MI (2021, CG, Ann Arbor Huron)
Ypsilanti vs. Ypsilanti Lincoln
This should be an intense rematch between geographical rivals. Ypsilanti Lincoln has above the rim athletes for days and young players that make showtime like plays. Ypsilanti will counteract with its typical in your face physical brand of basketball. They are the type of team that you can never look past. We could see another overtime classic as Ypsilanti Lincoln looks to continue its defense of its state title.
KEY PLAYERS
Elliott Lucas Henderson Lucas Henderson 6'0" | PG Ypsilanti | 2021 State MI (2021, PG, Ypsilanti)
Lancelot Maurer (2021, G/F, Ypsilanti)
Treyveon McGee (2020, G/F, Ypsilanti)
Emoni Bates (2022, G/F, Ypsilanti Lincoln)
Tate Mackenzie (2020, C, Ypsilanti Lincoln)
Simon Wheeler Simon Wheeler 5'8" | PG Phhoenix Prep Post Grad | 2022 State AZ (2021, PG, Ypsilanti Lincoln)