District 28: Preview And Predictions
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The District brackets have been released. There are some really good matchups and potential matchups that lie ahead. We will look at District 28, which is one that stood out to me. OVERVIEW This District has high quality players and…
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Continue ReadingThe District brackets have been released. There are some really good matchups and potential matchups that lie ahead. We will look at District 28, which is one that stood out to me.
OVERVIEW
This District has high quality players and some very interesting matchups. Grosse Pointe South has some elite young talent and athleticism. Detroit King and Hamtramck are 2 of the top 10-15 Division 1 teams in the state. Cass Tech has had a terrific season and has the talent needed to contend for a District championship. Grosse Pointe North has the array of players needed to make a run.
PREDICTIONS
QUARTERFINALS
Grosse Pointe North vs. Detroit Cass Tech
Prediction: Detroit Cass Tech
SEMIFINALS
Grosse Pointe South vs. Detroit King
Prediction: Detroit King
Hamtramck vs. Detroit Cass Tech
Prediction: Hamtramck
CHAMPIONSHIP
This is a tough pick. It features 2 of the top backcourts in the state squaring off. A better collection of perimeter defenders may not take the court together for the rest of the season. Either of these teams could make a VERY deep playoff run.
Detroit King vs. Hamtramck
Prediction: Hamtramck
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Amari Allen Amari Allen 6'2" | PG Hamtramck | 2023 State MI (2023, PG, Hamtramck)
Allen has clearly sent a message this season. He can drop a triple-double at a moments notice.
Adam Ayrault Adam Ayrault 6'4" | CG Grosse Pointe North | 2023 State MI (2023, SG, Grosse Pointe North)
Ayrault is a young talent to watch out for. I like his overall upside.
Anthony Benard Anthony Benard 6'1" | CG Grosse Pointe South | 2023 State MI (2023, CG, Grosse Pointe South)
Benard is an elite player and in the class of 2023. He’s an explosive athlete that is capable of leading his team on a run in Districts.
Rylan Bowens Rylan Bowens 6'7" | PF Cass Technical | 2022 State MI (2022, PF, Detroit Cass Tech)
Bowens probably deserves more recognition. He’s one of the top power forwards in the junior class.
Will Johnson (2022, SG, Grosse Pointe South)
The Michigan football commit is one of the top pure athletes in the midwest, and probably beyond that. If he gets going in the District tournament……Watch out.
Javier Whitaker Javier Whitaker 5'10" | PG Hamtramck | 2021 State MI (2021, PG, Hamtramck)
Whitaker is a grinder that has helped create an identity for himself and his Hamtramck team. He’s a tough defender and a consistent scorer.
Chansey Willis Chansey Willis 6'2" | PG Detroit King | 2022 State MI (2022, PG, Detroit King)
Willis, by the time it’s all said and done, will be considered one of the top perimeter defenders in Michigan. He leads with his hustle and energy.
Duane Wright Duane Wright 5'10" | PG Detroit Cass Tech | 2022 State MI (2022, PG, Detroit Cass Tech)
Wright has really established himself as a guard to know in the junior class. Wright could really make some noise in Districts.
Omar Zeigler (2021, CG, Detroit King)
Zeigler is one of the top talents in the state. So much so, that if he led Detroit King to a state final appearance, I wouldn’t be shocked.