Regional 2: Preview And Predictions

<h2>REGIONAL 2</h2> <p>Regional 2 has some talented teams, players, and legitimate Division 1 state title contenders. Here is a preview of the Region and my predictions.</p> <h4>LOCATION</h4> <p>Walled Lake Lakeland</p> <h4>DATE</h4> <p>March 30</p> <h4>KEY PLAYERS</h4> <p><strong>Carter Bandemer (2022, SG, Howell)</strong></p> <p>On an extremely tough defensive minded team, his crafty scoring will be critical.</p> <p><strong>JD Dell (2021, PF, Howell)</strong></p> <p>Dell can and will have to have an impact on both ends of the floor. His versatility is essential.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="814614" first="Jesse" last="Lawson"] Jr. (2021, CG, Walled Lake Northern)</strong></p> <p>Lawson is a do-it-all type of guard that can impact the game in a variety of ways. If he has a big game, Walled Lake Northern is tough to beat.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="811123" first="Kevyn" last="Robertson"] (2021, F, Walled Lake Northern)</strong></p> <p>Robertson is one of the more underrated prospects in the senior class. He could be a matchup nightmare throughout the regional.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="811092" first="Julian" last="Roper"] (2021, PG, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s)</strong></p> <p>This might be the best backcourt in the state and it’s easy to see why. Roper has developed into a terrific leader and it shows in his team’s dominating season.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863918" first="Kareem" last="Rozier"] (2022, PG, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s)</strong></p> <p>Every coach in the state wants a [player_tooltip player_id="863918" first="Kareem" last="Rozier"]. If OLSM wins this region, it will at least be in part because of Rozier’s grit and hustle.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1068140" first="Nathan" last="Steinman"] (2022, SG, Clarkston)</strong></p> <p>A grassroots coach saw in the future this past fall when he called o and told me to watch out for Steinman. He had a breakout year and he will play a key role in how far Clarkston goes.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863921" first="Keegan" last="Waslik"] (2022, PG, Clarkston)</strong></p> <p>Waslick is proving any of his doubters wrong this season. He’s a steady point guard that has turned into a real leader. Waslick can score and dish efficiently.</p> <h4>THE GAMES AND PREDICTIONS</h4> <p>SEMIFINALS</p> <p>Howell vs. Walled Lake Northern</p> <p>Prediction:  Walled Lake Northern</p> <p>Orchard Lake St. Mary’s vs. Clarkston</p> <p>Prediction:  Orchard Lake St. Mary’s</p> <p>REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP</p> <p>Walled Lake Northern vs. Orchard Lake St. Mary’s</p> <p>Prediction:  Orchard Lake St. Mary’s</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>