2020 NCISAA 1A State Playoffs Preview

<p>The NCISAA 1A Men’s State Playoffs kicks off on Tuesday after the recent release of the brackets. Here's an early look at a preview for this year's field.</p> <h4>Top 4 Seeds Overview</h4> <p><em>The Top 8 seeds in the 1A State Playoffs will receive a first-round bye. Here's an overview of the Top 4 seeds:</em></p> <h5>1. Trinity Christian (Fayetteville) (24-2)</h5> <p>The Trinity Christian Crusaders fell 58-57 in the Sandhills Conference Tournament Championship, but it was one of only two losses so far this season and with a talented group of <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/cam-oates/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/cam-oates/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/cam-oates/">Cam Oates</a></a></a>, <a href="https://prephoops.com/player/freddie-dilione/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/freddie-dilione/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/freddie-dilione/">Freddie Dilione</a></a></a>, <a href="https://prephoops.com/player/marcus-boykin/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/marcus-boykin/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/marcus-boykin/">Marcus Boykin</a></a></a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/todd-burt/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/todd-burt/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/todd-burt/">Todd Burt</a></a></a>, </strong>they're due to make a deep run in the state playoffs. It won't be a surprise to see them in this year's state title game.</p> <h5>2. Greenfield School (27-6)</h5> <p>The Greenfield School Knights are another team that lost in their Conference Tournament title game, but they've got an experienced group of seniors led by <strong>Dji Bailey</strong>, <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/trey-pittman/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/trey-pittman/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/trey-pittman/">Trey Pittman</a></a></a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/creighton-lebo/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/creighton-lebo/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/creighton-lebo/">Creighton Lebo</a></a></a></strong>. They're another squad to watch as a No. 2 seed in the playoffs. They're 12-2 across their last 14 games.</p> <h5>3. The Burlington School (22-10)</h5> <p>The Burlington School Spartans went 10-0 in Mid-Carolina Conference action and took home the Conference Tournament title and now have a chance to take home a 2A NCISAA State title. They've had a few battles with some teams in this year's field. <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/jadun-michael/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/jadun-michael/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/jadun-michael/">JaDun Michael</a></a></a> </strong>and <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/mylyjael-poteat/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/mylyjael-poteat/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/mylyjael-poteat/">Mylyjael Poteat</a></a></a> </strong>will be two prospects to keep an eye on for them, as well as 2021 forward <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/kuluel-mading/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/kuluel-mading/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/kuluel-mading/">Kuluel Mading</a></a></a>.</strong></p> <h5><br /> 4. Northwood Temple (19-14)</h5> <p>The Northwood Temple Eagles earned a four-seed after losing to Trinity Academy in the Sandhills Conference Tournament Semifinals.<strong> <a href="https://prephoops.com/player/reggie-raynor/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/reggie-raynor/">Reggie Raynor</a></a></strong> took home the Sandhills Conference Player of the Year award despite their 5-5 finish. He averaged 19.3 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game on the year. He'll be one to watch alongside senior <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/jay-hickman/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/jay-hickman/">Jay Hickman</a></a> </strong>and sophomore <strong>JaQuantae Harris.</strong></p> <h5><br /> Sleeper Team to Watch: United Faith (14-12)</h5> <p>The United Faith Christian Academy Falcons are a sleeper team to watch in the NCISAA 2A State Playoffs. There's a reason they're still a No. 6 seed with a record of 14-12. Western Carolina commit <strong>Josh Massey </strong>is due to go out with a bang as is unsigned senior <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/anjay-cortez/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/anjay-cortez/">Anjay Cortez</a></a>. </strong>2021s guard <strong>Cedric Patterson </strong>and <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/mike-dudley/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/mike-dudley/">Mike Dudley</a></a> </strong>still have more to prove as well. They've won five of their last six games and also went 5-2 in their conference during the regular season.<br /> <br /> </p>