D3 Quarterfinal Predictions
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The quarterfinals of the state playoffs are here! It’s that time —- The winner’s to the Breslin Center! The games will take place on April 6th. Here are your matchups, key players, and my predictions. Division 3 Hanover-Horton vs. Ypsilanti…
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Continue ReadingThe quarterfinals of the state playoffs are here! It’s that time —- The winner’s to the Breslin Center! The games will take place on April 6th. Here are your matchups, key players, and my predictions.
Division 3
Hanover-Horton vs. Ypsilanti Arbor Prep
LOCATION
@ Tecumseh
KEY PLAYERS
Carson Sanders Carson Sanders 6'5" | CG Hanover Horton | 2022 State MI (2022, CG, Hanover-Horton)
Sanders has a huge upside as a prospect and is an efficient and well schooled player.
Malcolm Clements Malcolm Clements 6'2" | CG Arbor Prep | 2021 State MI (2021, SG, Ypsilanti Arbor Prep)
Clements is a strong player that plays with a lot of grind and grit. His toughness can lead the way.
PREDICTION
Hanover-Horton
Detroit Loyola vs. Flint Beecher
LOCATION
@ Waterford Mott
KEY PLAYERS
Tyran Griffin (2022, SG, Detroit Loyola)
Griffin can be a momentum changer off the wing. His above the rim finishes can change the feel of a game.
Keyon Menifield Keyon Menifield 6'2" | PG Flint Beecher | 2021 State MI Jr. (2021, PG, Flint Beecher)
Menifield Jr. is one of the top unsigned prospects in the midwest, and probably beyond that. He’s a firecracker with the ball and a threat to score from all over the court.
PREDICTION
Flint Beecher
Grand Rapids Covenant Christian vs. Schoolcraft
LOCATION
@ Kalamazoo Loy Norrix
KEY PLAYERS
Zach Gritters (2022, CG, Grand Rapids Cevenant Christian)
Gritters has that ’it’ factor. He’s proven in these playoffs that he can catch fire and spark the team offensively.
Tyler Degroote Tyler Degroote 6'7" | SG Schoolcraft | 2022 State MI (2022, SG, Schoolcraft)
DeGroote has all the physical tools needed to be a game changer at this level and beyond. He’ll be a nightmare matchup with his positional size and ball skills.
PREDICTION
Schoolcraft
Iron Mountain vs. McBain
LOCATION
@ Lake City
KEY PLAYERS
Foster Wonders Foster Wonders 6'5" | SF Iron Mountain | 2021 State MI (2021, SF, Iron Mountain)
Wonders is a must see future D1 player. He can score from anywhere and is basically a lock for a double-double every time that he steps on the floor.
McBain’s DEFENSE
It’s a total team effort for McBain, and they have proved so far that defense does indeed win championships.
PREDICTION
Iron Mountain