D3 And D4 Regional Finals: Predictions And Players
It’s time for the regional finals and only the best are left standing. I’m going to give you my predictions for the Division 3 and Division 4 games and some players to watch. You can find predictions and star players…
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Continue ReadingIt’s time for the regional finals and only the best are left standing. I’m going to give you my predictions for the Division 3 and Division 4 games and some players to watch.
You can find predictions and star players for Division 1 and Division 2 below.
DIVISION 3
MENOMINEE VS BENZIE CENTRAL
Prediction: Benzie Central
GRAYLING VS. SANFORD MERIDIAN
Prediction: Grayling
BATH VS. MICHIGAN CENTER
Prediction: Bath
ERIE MASON VS. ECORSE
Prediction: Ecorse
RAVENNA VS. PEWAMO-WESTPHALIA
Prediction: Pewamo-Westphalia
SCHOOLCRAFT VS. WATERVLIET
Prediction: Schoolcraft
DETROIT LOYOLA VS. NEW HAVEN
Prediction: Detroit Loyola
FLINT BEECHER VS. MARLETTE
Prediction: Flint Beecher
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Nate Childers Nate Childers 6'2" | CG Benzie Central | 2022 State MI (2022, CG, Benzie Central)
Childers is very underrated by those that haven’t seen him play. He’s a strong and physical guard that can play off contact and get in his opponents face defensively.
Dylan Cragg Dylan Cragg 6'4" | SG Grayling | 2022 State MI (2022, SG, Gayling)
Cragg is a terrific all around athlete and that’s easy to see, especially on defense. Offensively, he can groove his jumper as well as play above the rim.
Dezmond Gilleylen (2023, SG, New Haven)
Gilleylen has been playing some excellent basketball, especially as of late. He’s shown the ability to score in bunches.
Robert Lee Robert Lee 6'2" | SG Flint Beecher | 2023 State MI (2023, SG, Flint Beecher)
When Lee gets going downhill, it’s usually game over. He gets himself to the lane, finds the bucket, and finishes.
Malik Olafioye Malik Olafioye 6'2" | PG Ecorse | 2023 MI (2023, PG, Ecorse)
You’ll continue to see Olafioye’s name in my writing. I think he’s that type of special player. The explosive guard can lead this team to the Breslin Center.
DIVISION 4
EWEN-TROUT CREEK VS. POWERS NORTH CENTRAL
Prediction: Ewen-Trout Creek
RUDYARD VS. ONAWAY
Prediction: Rudyard
LAKE LEELANAU ST. MARY VS. MCBAIN NORTHERN MICHIGAN
Prediction: McBain Northern Michigan
SAGINAW NOUVEL VS. FULTON
Prediction: Saginaw Nouvel
WYOMING TRI-UNITY CHRISTIAN VS. NEW BUFFALO
Prediction: Wyoming Tri-Unity Christian
BELLEVUE VS. ADRIAN LENAWEE CHRISTIAN
Prediction: Adrian Lenawee Christian
TAYLOR TRILLIUM VS. SOUTHFIELD CHRISTIAN
Prediction: Taylor Trillium
MARINE CITY CARDINAL MOONEY VS. GENESEE CHRISTIAN
Prediction: Genesee Christian
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Elliott Addleman Elliott Addleman 6'4" | PF Lenawee Christian | 2022 State MI (2022, F, Adrian Lenawee Christian)
Addleman will play a key role with his ability to score efficiently and be active on the glass.
Tayshaun Nathan Tayshaun Nathan SG Taylor Trillium | 2023 MI (2023, SG, Taylor Trillium)
Nathan might be the best pure athlete left in the draw. He can beat defenders down the floor and finish at the rim.
Brady Titus Brady Titus 5'10" | PG Tri-Unity Christian | 2022 State MI (2022, PG, Tri-Unity Christian)
Titus is one of the best guards in the state and a beast at the point. He has take over a game type talent.
Donny Yeager Donny Yeager 6'0" | PG Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central | 2024 State MI (2024, Saginaw Nouvel
We’ve talked about his brother MJ Yeager MJ Yeager 5'10" | PG Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central | 2024 State MI , but don’t look past Donny. He can fill it up from pretty much anywhere in the gym.