DCIAA Tournament Preview

<p>The postseason is upon us with the return of the DCIAA Tournament this week. All signs are pointing to a rematch between #1 seed Theodore Roosevelt and #2 seed Woodrow Wilson, but not before Coolidge, Dunbar, Anacostia, HD Woodson, Ron Brown and McKinley Tech can say something about it. Here is a preview of what to expect this week.</p> <h5>SCHEDULE</h5> <p><strong>Quarterfinals (Wednesday, February 12)</strong></p> <p>#1 Theodore Roosevelt vs. #8 McKinley Tech</p> <p>#2 Woodrow Wilson vs. #7 Ron Brown</p> <p>#3 Coolidge vs. #6 HD Woodson</p> <p>#4 Dunbar vs. #5 Anacostia</p> <p><strong>Semifinals (Saturday, February 15)</strong></p> <p>Roosevelt/Tech vs. Dunbar/Anacostia</p> <p>Wilson/Ron Brown vs. Coolidge/HD</p> <p><strong>Championship (Sunday, February 16)</strong></p> <p>TBD</p> <h5>QUARTERFINAL PREVIEWS</h5> <p><strong>Theodore Roosevelt vs. McKinley Tech</strong></p> <p>It will be tough for McKinley to match Roosevelt's depth and firepower from top to bottom. Tech point guard <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/ronald-grose/">Ronald Grose</a></strong> will have his hands full trying to handle the press, but if he can effectively control the tempo of this game, his team will have a good shot to compete.</p> <p><strong>Woodrow Wilson vs. Ron Brown</strong></p> <p>Wilson, winner of 11 straight games, is playing its best basketball of the season. <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/miasiah-brown/">Miasiah Brown</a></strong> has been the engine of this team all season, and alongside super sophomore, <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/darren-buchanan-jr/">Darren Buchanan Jr.</a></strong>, form perhaps the most dynamic duo in the city. Ron Brown has an athletic paint protector in <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/christian-johnson/">Christian Johnson</a></strong>, who will certainly be tested by these two. </p> <p><strong>Coolidge vs. HD Woodson</strong></p> <p>Woodson's <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/deontay-cozart/">Deontay Cozart</a></strong> is the top scorer in the league, but Coolidge has a balanced attack that will be tough to match. Sophomore <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/kyle-gaskins/">Kyle Gaskins</a></strong> has been an impact transfer for the Colts while his classmate <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/stephaun-walker/">Stephaun Walker</a></strong> continues to grow and develop. If seniors <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/chase-cook/">Chase Cook</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/chris-moses/">Chris Moses</a></strong> get into a rhythm, expect Coolidge to have the upper hand.</p> <p><strong>Dunbar vs. Anacostia</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/michael-cheadle/">Michael Cheadle</a></strong> has been playing at a consistently high-level for Dunbar, to the surprise of many as he was a relative unknown prior to this season. Keeping the junior floor general out of the paint will be key for Anacostia, who is playing well after a slow start to the season. Watch out for athletic forwards <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/xavier-hardy/">Xavier Hardy</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/chris-mateo/">Chris Mateo</a></strong>. These two can be huge difference-makers for Dunbar as well.  </p>