District 29: Preview, Predictions, And Players
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PREVIEW District 29 will take place at Troy High School, start quarterfinal play on Monday March 7. This District has some elite players, steady squads, and high upside teams. While De La Salle is the favorite, there are some teams…
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District 29 will take place at Troy High School, start quarterfinal play on Monday March 7. This District has some elite players, steady squads, and high upside teams. While De La Salle is the favorite, there are some teams that are playing well, will pose very unique challenges, and have a chance at taking home a title.
PREDICTIONS
QUARTERFINALS
Warren Mott vs. Warren Woods Tower
Prediction: Warren Mott
Troy vs. Warren Cousino
Prediction: Troy
SEMIFINALS
Warren De La Salle vs. Warren Mott
Prediction: Warren De La Salle
Troy Athens vs. Troy
Prediction: Troy Athens
CHAMPIONSHIP
Warren De La Salle vs. Troy Athens
Prediction: Warren De La Salle
PLAYERS
Tamario Adley Tamario Adley 6'0" | SG De La Salle | 2022 State MI (2022, SG, De La Salle)
Adley recently committed to Ferris State. He’s a sharpshooting guard that can grab the momentum of a game and run with it. Adley effectively stretches the floor and makes the defense hustle on rotations.
Jonah Botardo Jonah Botardo 5'5" | PG Troy Athens | 2022 State MI (2022, PG, Troy Athens)
Botardo is a smaller floor general, but his lightning quickness more than negates the height factor. He has a quick first step that puts many defenders on their heels. Botardo does a nice job playing and passing straight through the D.
Jayden Hardiman Jayden Hardiman 6'7" | C Ferndale | 2023 State MI (2023, PF, Waren Mott)
Hardiman is a quickly improving post player with a ton of upside. He’s learned how to effectively use his superior strength in the paint and is developing some post moves and touch around the rim.
Christopher Kyles (2022, PG, Warren Woods Tower)
Kyles is an underrated guard that can play on or off the ball. With the ball in his hands, he’s a playmaker for his Warren WoodsTower squad. Kyles will be critical to his team advancing in the district draw.
Darius Whiteside II (2022, G, Troy)
Whiteside II is a player to watch. He’s playing his best basketball at the end of the season. It wouldn’t surprise me if Whiteside II had a statement game, or games, and helped Troy start a post season run.