IAC Tournament Preview

<p>The postseason is upon us with the return of the IAC Tournament this week. St. Stephens &amp; St. Agnes has earned a first-round bye along with Bullis while Episcopal faces Landon today and Georgetown Prep will face St. Albans. Here is a preview of what to expect this week. </p> <h5>SCHEDULE</h5> <p><strong>Quarterfinals (Tuesday, February 11)</strong></p> <p>#3 Episcopal vs. #6 Landon</p> <p>#4 Georgetown Prep vs. #5 St. Albans</p> <p><strong>Semifinals (Wednesday, February 12)</strong></p> <p>#1 SSSAS vs. Prep/STA</p> <p>#2 Bullis vs. EHS/Landon</p> <p><strong>Championship (Friday, February 14)</strong></p> <p>TBD</p> <h5>QUARTERFINAL PREVIEWS</h5> <p><strong>Episcopal vs. Landon</strong></p> <p>There should be plenty of three-point attempts and makes in this game, with both teams being perimeter-oriented. <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/darius-johnson/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/darius-johnson/">Darius Johnson</a></a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/garrett-johnson/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/garrett-johnson/">Garrett Johnson</a></a></strong> have combined to average nearly 40 points per game this season, so the key for Landon will be to neutralize one of these two. Keeping them off the foul line will be key as well, as they both shoot a high percentage on high volume. It will also be important for Landon to limit opportunities for <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/tymu-chenery/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/tymu-chenery/">Tymu Chenery</a></a></strong>, <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/lou-hutchinson/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/lou-hutchinson/">Lou Hutchinson</a></a></strong>, and <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/john-loughlin/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/john-loughlin/">John Loughlin</a></a></strong>. <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/canin-reynolds/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/canin-reynolds/">Canin Reynolds</a></a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/kino-lilly-jr/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/kino-lilly-jr/">Kino Lilly Jr.</a></a></strong> will not only have to score but defend as well. They are certainly underdogs in this matchup, but if they can exceed the output of the Johnsons and get some help from <strong>Mike</strong> <strong>Gray</strong>, they will be in a good position to make this game interesting. </p> <p><strong>Georgetown Prep vs. St. Albans</strong></p> <p>This game is difficult to predict as both teams will play hard, defend and make shots. The development of sophomore <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/bryce-sewell/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/bryce-sewell/">Bryce Sewell</a></a></strong> into a reliable playmaker has been huge for Georgetown Prep. St. Albans' sophomore point guard <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/miles-hicks/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/miles-hicks/">Miles Hicks</a></a></strong> will likely be matched up with Sewell, and whoever plays better will probably dictate the result of this game. Forwards <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/lucas-siegel/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/lucas-siegel/">Lucas Siegel</a></a></strong> and <strong>John Ford</strong> will help control the glass against the likes of <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/stefan-marcelle/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/stefan-marcelle/">Stefan Marcelle</a></a></strong>, but <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/mark-llewellyn/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/mark-llewellyn/">Mark Llewellyn</a></a></strong>, <strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/quentin-southall/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/quentin-southall/">Quentin Southall</a></a></strong>, and <strong>Ben Woodward</strong> represent depth on the wing that St. Albans lacks. Naturally, it will be up to sharpshooting wing <strong>Mike Katsock</strong> to play at a high-level for his team to be in a position to win. </p>