Boys And Girls 2 v. 2 Tournament: C/O 2021 Part 2
With all the basketball talent in Michigan, I’ve often wondered: What if the boys and girls got together and squared off? What if we had a 2-on-2 tournament, with 1 boy and 1 girl forming each team? Well, here’s my…
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Continue ReadingWith all the basketball talent in Michigan, I’ve often wondered: What if the boys and girls got together and squared off? What if we had a 2-on-2 tournament, with 1 boy and 1 girl forming each team? Well, here’s my take on what could happen if the class of 2021 had a tournament like this. I’ll give you a breakdown of the teams, the bracket, and what my predictions would be.
THE TEAMS
Team A
Kenzie Bowers (PG, Kent City)
Bowers is an elite 3 point shooter. She has in the gym range and can still shoot with a hand in her face.
Parker Day Parker Day 6'6" | PF Saginaw Heritage | 2021 State MI (SF, Saginaw Heritage)
Day is a dangerous matchup on the wing. His height, ball skills, and scoring acumen make for a tough cover.
Team B
Ella Stemmer (SG, Saline)
Stemmer had a huge junior season. She showed off her ability to finish at the bucket and a solid mid range game as well.
Omar Ziegler Omar Ziegler 6'5" | CG Detroit King | 2021 State MI (CG, Detroit King)
Ziegler is a gritty guard that can score and defend. He’s very efficient, recognizing good scoring opportunities and being strong with ball.
Team C
Anna Tuck (PG, Midland)
Tuck is floor leader that can score and distribute. She’s a very good shooter from behind the arc.
Brody Parker Brody Parker 6'0" | CG Troy | 2021 State MI (PG, Troy)
Parker is an elite shooting lead guard. His range extends beyond the arc and when he gets hot, it’s game changing.
Team D
Emaia O’Brien (PG, Chandler Park)
O’Brien is tough to contain with her vertical speed and horizontal quickness. She can play the game at a very fast pace.
Owen Lobsinger Owen Lobsinger 6'5" | SF Flint Powers | 2021 State MI (SF, Flint Powers)
Lobsinger is a force at the wing. He can score in a variety of ways and is a plus defender.
Team E
Shannon Wheeler (PF, Detroit Renaissance)
Wheeler is a tough post defender and a solid rebounder. She’s smart and physical on both ends.
Devin Womack Devin Womack 6'2" | CG Ann Arbor Huron | 2021 State MI (CG, Ann Arbor Huron)
Womack is a slippery combo guard that can play on or off the ball. He’s an excellent finisher at the rim.
Team F
Arieonna Ware (SF, Battle Creek Central)
Ware is an athletic mismatch for Battle Creek Central. She attacks the rim off the bounce and can play at any pace.
Jayden Nunn Jayden Nunn 6'2" | PG Dream City Christian | 2021 State AZ (SG, Flint Carman-Ainsworth)
Nunn is a scorer at heart. Don’t let it fool you though, because he can handle in transition as well.
Team G
Mikyah Finley (CG, Detroit Renaissance)
Finley is a tough defender that uses her length to get in passing lanes. She’s a versatile scorer on offense.
Blake Lund Blake Lund 6'1" | CG Linden | 2021 State MI (CG, Linden)
At first glance, Lund is an explosive shooter and scorer. But he’s so much more, from lockdown defender to ball handler.
Team H
Kaybriana Hallman (F, East Kentwood)
Hallman creates chaos in the passing lanes and can run the floor off a turnover. She’s a solid finisher in transition.
Tyson Davis Tyson Davis 5'10" | PG Goodrich | 2021 State MI (PG, Goodrich)
Davis had a huge junior season. He’s an explosive point guard that gets it done when his team needs buckets.
THE GAMES AND PREDICTIONS
Quarterfinals:
Team A vs. Team H
Prediction: Team A
Team D vs. Team E
Prediction: Team E
Team C vs. Team F
Prediction: Team C
Team B vs. Team G
Prediction: Team G
Semifinals:
Team A vs. Team E
Prediction: Team E
Team C vs. Team G
Prediction: Team C
Championship:
Team E vs. Team C
Prediction: Team C
THE CHAMPIONS
Anna Tuck and Brody Parker Brody Parker 6'0" | CG Troy | 2021 State MI are my picks. The combination of offensive fire power with ball handling and passing, is intriguing to say the least.