Regional 2: Preview And Predictions
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REGIONAL 2 Regional 2 has some talented teams, players, and legitimate Division 1 state title contenders. Here is a preview of the Region and my predictions. LOCATION Walled Lake Lakeland DATE March 30 KEY PLAYERS Carter Bandemer (2022, SG, Howell)…
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Regional 2 has some talented teams, players, and legitimate Division 1 state title contenders. Here is a preview of the Region and my predictions.
LOCATION
Walled Lake Lakeland
DATE
March 30
KEY PLAYERS
Carter Bandemer (2022, SG, Howell)
On an extremely tough defensive minded team, his crafty scoring will be critical.
JD Dell (2021, PF, Howell)
Dell can and will have to have an impact on both ends of the floor. His versatility is essential.
Jesse Lawson, Jr Jesse Lawson, Jr 6'4" | CG Walled Lake Northern | 2021 State MI Jr. (2021, CG, Walled Lake Northern)
Lawson is a do-it-all type of guard that can impact the game in a variety of ways. If he has a big game, Walled Lake Northern is tough to beat.
Kevyn Robertson Kevyn Robertson 6'5" | PF Walled Lake Northern | 2021 State MI (2021, F, Walled Lake Northern)
Robertson is one of the more underrated prospects in the senior class. He could be a matchup nightmare throughout the regional.
Julian Roper Julian Roper 6'4" | PG St. Mary's Prep | 2021 State #137 Nation MI (2021, PG, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s)
This might be the best backcourt in the state and it’s easy to see why. Roper has developed into a terrific leader and it shows in his team’s dominating season.
Kareem Rozier (2022, PG, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s)
Every coach in the state wants a Kareem Rozier. If OLSM wins this region, it will at least be in part because of Rozier’s grit and hustle.
Nathan Steinman Nathan Steinman 6'1" | CG Clarkston | 2022 State MI (2022, SG, Clarkston)
A grassroots coach saw in the future this past fall when he called o and told me to watch out for Steinman. He had a breakout year and he will play a key role in how far Clarkston goes.
Keegan Wasilk Keegan Wasilk 6'3" | PG Clarkston | 2022 State MI (2022, PG, Clarkston)
Waslick is proving any of his doubters wrong this season. He’s a steady point guard that has turned into a real leader. Waslick can score and dish efficiently.
THE GAMES AND PREDICTIONS
SEMIFINALS
Howell vs. Walled Lake Northern
Prediction: Walled Lake Northern
Orchard Lake St. Mary’s vs. Clarkston
Prediction: Orchard Lake St. Mary’s
REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Walled Lake Northern vs. Orchard Lake St. Mary’s
Prediction: Orchard Lake St. Mary’s