Final 8: D1 vs. D2

<p>Let’s play a game. There are 8 teams left standing in both Division 1 and Division 2. What if we made a team of stars from both of the brackets? What would the teams look like? Who would win the star studded matchup? The only rules: 1) Only 12 players per roster. 2) All 8 teams must be represented. With those rules it won’t be a complete "all-star team", but more a strategic compilation of terrific players.</p> <p>I’m going to give you my rosters. Please comment and tell and show us what your version would be as there are no right or wrong answers!</p> <h2>DIVISION 1 ROSTER</h2> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863969" first="Terrance" last="Broughton"] (2022, PG, Detroit Cass Tech)</strong></p> <p>Broughton is a playmaker and a menace in the open floor.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863968" first="Thomas" last="Dillard IV"] (2022, G/F, Kalamazoo Central)</strong></p> <p>Dillard IV brings elite defense, toughness, and strength to the roster.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="787651" first="JaVaughn" last="Hannah"] (2022, SG, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s)</strong></p> <p>Hannah is an elite scorer that can get hot at any time.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1140922" first="Chas" last="Lewless"] (2024, PG, Detroit Catholic Central)</strong></p> <p>I want this silky smooth young lead guard in the lineup. He can effect the game in so many ways.</p> <p><strong>Trey McKenney (2025, G/F, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s)</strong></p> <p>McKenney can play physically and has an elite mid range game.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1350325" first="Bryce" last="Radtka"] (2022, PF, Belleville)</strong></p> <p>Belleville had a group of athletic guards and wings that I could have also chosen, but Radtka gives a fronty court presence. He screens well and rolls to the rim pass ready.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1181896" first="Kareem" last="Rozier"] (2022, PG, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s)</strong></p> <p>Rozier is a veteran lead guard and one of the best on ball defenders in the state.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1111924" first="EJ" last="Ryans"] (2024, CG, Northview)</strong></p> <p>Ryans can break a defender down off the dribble and create for himself as well as his teammates.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="986902" first="Michael" last="Sulaka"] (2023, C, Warren De La Salle)</strong></p> <p>Much like Radtka, I need Sulaka on the inside. He’s an excellent interior defender and rim protector. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="985658" first="RJ" last="Taylor"] (2023, PG, Grand Blanc)</strong></p> <p>Taylor is one of the best passers in the midwest. He’d be a highlight reel passer surrounded with all this talent.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="787685" first="Kyler" last="Vanderjagt"] (2022, SG, Northview)</strong></p> <p>Vanderjagt is a powerful guard that can score at all 3 levels.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1077679" first="Hutch" last="Ward"] (2023, PF, Kalamazoo Central)</strong></p> <p>The way Ward has been playing recently, he has to be on the roster. He can stretch the floor at the forward.</p> <h2>DIVISION 2</h2> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1112374" first="Durral" last="Brooks"] (2024, PG, Grand Rapids Catholic Central)</strong></p> <p>Brooks will bring it on both ends of the floor.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863935" first="Max" last="Burton"] (2022, SF, Williamston)</strong></p> <p>Burton is a matchup nightmare at any level. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1349419" first="Mason" last="Docks"] (2022, PG, Williamston)</strong></p> <p>Docks is a speedy guard that can go 0-100 in no time.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863920" first="Jason" last="Drake"] (2022, CG, Ferndale)</strong></p> <p>Drake is a high level athlete that makes plays at the highest of levels. He’d be a danger turning the corner in a game like this.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="986241" first="Bryce" last="Eaton"] (2023, PG, Detroit Edison)</strong></p> <p>Eaton is a lightning bolt that can get the ball behind the D in transition.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="987285" first="Grant" last="Gondrezick"] (2023, PG, Benton Harbor)</strong></p> <p>Gondrezick is a smooth guard that moves strategically without the ball. If he gets hot shooting, watch out.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863960" first="Trucel" last="Singleton"] (2022, PG, Benton Harbor)</strong></p> <p>Singleton can play on or off the ball and can both score and dish at a very high level. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863987" first="Bryson" last="Huckeby"] (2022, G/F, Freeland)</strong></p> <p>Huckeby has been playing very well in the playoffs. He’s been a consistent scorer and active on the glass.</p> <p><b>[player_tooltip player_id="787680" first="Jack" last="Karasinski"] (2022, SF, Grand Rapids Catholic Central)</b></p> <p>Karasinski is an elite wing that can score from so many different spots on the floor.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="863927" first="Treyvon" last="Lewis"] (2022, SF, Ferndale)</strong></p> <p>Lewis brings a very high level of athleticism. He can shoot with range as well as finish above the rim.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="986886" first="Jaden" last="Montague"] (2023, PG, Cadillac)</strong></p> <p>Montague can attack off the bounce, especially from the baseline.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1068124" first="Jon" last="Risi"] (2022, SF, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep)</strong></p> <p>Risi is a top notch shooter that can get it up and over his defender very quickly.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>