D1 And D2 Regional Finals: Predictions And Stars

<p>It’s time for the regional finals and we’re down to the best of the best. I’m going to give you my predictions for the Division 1 and Division 2 games and a star player from each game.</p> <h2>DIVISION 1</h2> <h4>HAMTRAMCK VS. ORCHARD LAKE ST. MARY’S</h4> <p>Prediction: Orchard Lake St. Mary’s</p> <p>Star Player: </p> <p><strong>Trey McKenney (2025, SG, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s)</strong></p> <p>McKenney has already shown that he’s an elite talent on a national scale. He’s a true 3 level scorer that can really leave his mark in this game against a top notch defensive team.</p> <h4>WARREN DE LA SALLE VS. MACOMB DAKOTA</h4> <p>Prediction: Warren De La Salle</p> <p>Star Player: </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="983510" first="Tamario" last="Adley"] (2022, PG, Warren De La Salle)</strong></p> <p>Adley is super quick and explosive coming out of the backcourt. When he turns the corner on his defender - Watch out.</p> <h4>GRAND RAPIDS NORTHVIEW VS. HOLLAND WEST OTTAWA</h4> <p>Prediction: Grand Rapids Northview</p> <p>Star Player:</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="787685" first="Kyler" last="Vanderjagt"] (2022, SG, Northview)</strong></p> <p>Vanderjagt has put together a Mr. Basketball type of season. He has a ton of positional strength and can play a physical or finesse game, whichever is needed. </p> <h4>KALAMAZOO CENTRAL VS. OKEMOS</h4> <p>Prediction: Kalamazoo Central</p> <p>Star Player:</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863968" first="Thomas" last="Dillard IV"] (2022, SF, Kalamazoo Central)</strong></p> <p>Dillard’s defense will rule the day. I always talk about his D, but don’t forget, he’s getting buckets through the playoffs as well.</p> <h4>PETOSKEY VS. GRAND BLANC</h4> <p>Prediction: Grand Blanc</p> <p>Star Player: </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1212739" first="Tae" last="Boyd"] (2023, SF, Grand Blanc)</strong></p> <p>Boyd is finding his rhythm and that’s dangerous for his opponents. Boyd can get out in the open floor and finish with flare.</p> <h4>CLARKSTON VS. DETROIT CATHOLIC CENTRAL</h4> <p>Prediction: Detroit Catholic Central</p> <p>Star Player: </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863948" first="Cooper" last="Craggs"] (2022, F, Detroit Catholic Central)</strong></p> <p>Craggs is one of the most versatile players in the state on both ends of the floor. He’s a tough matchup for any team statewide.</p> <h4>BELLEVILLE VS. ROMULUS</h4> <p>Prediction: Belleville</p> <p>Star Player: </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="983515" first="Mario" last="Johnson"] (2022, G/F, Belleville)</strong></p> <p>Johnson can score and he can do it quickly. He has a fast first step and can get his defender on his hip.</p> <h4>BROWNSTOWN WOODHAVEN VS. DETROIT CASS TECH</h4> <p>Prediction: Detroit Cass Tech</p> <p>Star Player: </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863969" first="Terrance" last="Broughton"] (2022, PG, Detroit Cass Tech)</strong></p> <p>Broughton transferring in helped take Cass Tech to a whole new level. He’s a fast guard that can play effectively at that speed. Broughton has the ability to mesh nicely no matter who is in the backcourt with him.</p> <h2>DIVISION 2</h2> <h4>WHITEHALL VS. GRAND RAPIDS CATHOLIC CENTRAL</h4> <p>Prediction: Grand Rapids Catholic Central</p> <p>Star Player:</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="987270" first="Kaden" last="Brown"] (2023, PG, Grand Rapids Catholic Central)</strong></p> <p>Brown has been playing superb basketball, especially as of late. If he continues to shoot and handle like this, I’m not sure GRCC can be beaten.</p> <h4>BENTON HARBOR VS. EDWARDSBURG</h4> <p>Prediction: Benton Harbor</p> <p>Star Player:</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863960" first="Trucel" last="Singleton"] (2022, PG, Benton Harbor)</strong></p> <p>Singleton can break down a defense in isolation and the open floor. He can create looks at the rim and scoring opportunities for his teammates.</p> <h4>FERNDALE VS. DETROIT PERSHING</h4> <p>Prediction: Ferndale </p> <p>Star Player: </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863927" first="Treyvon" last="Lewis"] (2022, SF, Ferndale)</strong></p> <p>Lewis is a terrific athlete that’s so tough to stop when he gets downhill on the wing. Lewis has the body control needed to make tough plays look easy.</p> <h4>PONTIAC NOTRE DAME PREP VS. GOODRICH</h4> <p>Prediction: Pontiac Notre Dame Prep</p> <p>Star Player:</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1111933" first="Jacob" last="Tuttle"] (2024, CG, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep)</strong></p> <p>Tuttle is an underrated all around athlete that moves well around the court. He’s a terrific spot up shooter that can be a game changer when he hits a groove.</p> <h4>LANSING CATHOLIC VS. WILLIAMSTON</h4> <p>Prediction: Williamston</p> <p>Star Player:</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1349419" first="Mason" last="Docks"] (2022, PG, Williamston)</strong></p> <p>If you’ve seen a team slow [player_tooltip player_id="1349419" first="Mason" last="Docks"] this season, I’d like to see the video. He’s quick as a bug and handles the rock with precision. Docks is a state title type lead guard.</p> <h4>ROMULUS SUMMIT ACADEMY VS. DETROIT EDISON</h4> <p>Prediction: Romulus Summit Academy</p> <p>Star Player:</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1223489" first="Dontez" last="Scott"] (2024, PG, Romulus Summit Academy)</strong></p> <p>Scott hit his groove mid season and hasn’t looked back. His handles are terrific and he seems to penetrate the lane at will.</p> <h4>ESCANABA VS. CADILLAC</h4> <p>Prediction: Escanaba</p> <p>Star Player:</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1349432" first="Colin" last="Hudson"] (2022, SF, Escanaba)</strong></p> <p>Hudson is a huge reason why I picked Escanaba. His ability to effect the game from so many different spots on the floor is tough to overcome.</p> <h4>FREELAND VS. FLINT HAMADY</h4> <p>Prediction: Flint Hamady </p> <p>Star Player:</p> <p><strong>Jakobie Boose (2024, SG, Flint Hamady)</strong></p> <p>Boose is part of young and talented core at Flint Hamady. The longer they play, the better and more confident they get. That confidence with a player like Boose can be dangerous for opponents.</p>