D2 Final 4 MOP And Honorable Mentions
The Division 2 Michigan high school basketball playoffs were filled with high level teams and top notch players. In the Final 4, Grand Rapids Catholic Central upended Ferndale 82-71. On the other side of the bracket, Williamston topped Freeland 65-45.…
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Continue ReadingThe Division 2 Michigan high school basketball playoffs were filled with high level teams and top notch players. In the Final 4, Grand Rapids Catholic Central upended Ferndale 82-71. On the other side of the bracket, Williamston topped Freeland 65-45. In the championship game Williamston defeated a gritty Grand Rapids Catholic Central team in overtime by a score of 68-65. I’m going to name a Most Outstanding Player and Honorable Mentions for the Division 2 Final 4.
You can see the Division 3 and Division 4 MOP’s and Honorable Mentions below.
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Durral Brooks Durral Brooks 6'2" | PG Grand Rapids Catholic Central | 2024 State MI (PG, Grand Rapids Catholic Central)
Brooks showed off his well rounded game in the round of 4. He had 22 points, 8 assists, and 6 rebounds. He almost notched a double-double in the finals, finishing with 9 points and 9 rebounds.
Kaden Brown Kaden Brown 5'10" | PG Grand Rapids Catholic Central | 2023 State MI (Grand Rapids Catholic Central)
In the semifinals Brown got the job done by feeding the hot hands. He finished the game with 9 assists, 7 points, and 5 rebounds. Brown was electric in the title game, scoring a game high 33 points. With the type of playoff run he had, he could be in the mix for Mr. Basketball next year.
Max Burton Max Burton 6'10" | SF Williamston | 2022 State MI (2022, SF, Williamston)
Burton was so tough for any team to match up with in the Final 4. He touched all corners of the stat sheet in the semis by scoring 9 points, grabbing 6 rebounds, dishing out 3 assists and getting 2 steals. He was even more prolific in the championship, going off for 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 blocks. His 2 way play was so valuable in Williamston’s run to a title.
Bryson Huckeby Bryson Huckeby 6'5" | CG Freeland | 2022 State MI (2022, F, Freeland)
Huckeby continued a great playoff run in the semifinals. He battled for position and good looks at the rim and tied a game high with 19 points on 8-13 shooting. Huckeby added 7 rebounds and 3 assists as well.
Jack Karasinski Jack Karasinski 6'5" | SF Grand Rapids Catholic Central | 2022 State MI (2022, SF, Grand Rapids Catholic Central)
Karasinski went off in the semifinals scoring a game high 34 points. He was efficient as could be shooting 11-17 from the field, 4-6 from behind the arc, and 8-10 from the free throw line. In the title game Karasinski once again shot at a nice clip, scoring 16 points on 7-12 shooting. He also added 5 rebounds.
Treyvon Lewis Treyvon Lewis 6'5" | SF Ferndale | 2022 State MI (2022, G/F, Ferndale)
Lewis showed off his terrific all around athleticism while scoring 32 points in the game. He put the ball on the floor and drew contact, getting to the free throw line often and shooting 8-11 from the stripe.
Jacob Wallace Jacob Wallace 6'4" | CG Williamston | 2022 State MI (2022, , Williamston)
Wallace was beyond steady and consistent in the Final 4. He shot 9-18 on his way to averaging 11 points per game. Wallace averaged 6.5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals as well.
MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER
Mason Docks Mason Docks PG Williamston | 2022 State MI (2022, PG, Williamston)
Docks returned to the state of Michigan and Williamston this season and he left his mark on high school basketball. His quickness with the ball in his hands and his ability to read the defense and break it down off the bounce was so valuable all season long. Docks finished his high school career with an outstanding Final 4 performance. He got it done on both ends in the semis, finishing with 19 points, 5 steals, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists. As tough as it may have been, Docks topped that performance in the championship game. He finished the final game with a team high 27 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and a steal.