Final 8: D1 vs. D2
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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…
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Continue ReadingLet’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.
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!
DIVISION 1 ROSTER
Terrance Broughton Terrance Broughton 6'0" | PG Cass Tech | 2022 State MI (2022, PG, Detroit Cass Tech)
Broughton is a playmaker and a menace in the open floor.
Thomas Dillard Iv Thomas Dillard Iv 6'4" | SF Kalamazoo Central | 2022 State MI (2022, G/F, Kalamazoo Central)
Dillard IV brings elite defense, toughness, and strength to the roster.
JaVaughn Hannah JaVaughn Hannah 6'4" | SG Orchard Lake St. Mary's | 2022 State #221 Nation MI (2022, SG, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s)
Hannah is an elite scorer that can get hot at any time.
Chas Lewless Chas Lewless 6'3" | PG Detroit King | 2024 KS (2024, PG, Detroit Catholic Central)
I want this silky smooth young lead guard in the lineup. He can effect the game in so many ways.
Trey McKenney (2025, G/F, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s)
McKenney can play physically and has an elite mid range game.
Bryce Radtka Bryce Radtka 6'8" | PF Belleville | 2022 State MI (2022, PF, Belleville)
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.
Kareem Rozier Kareem Rozier 5'9" | PG Orchard Lake St. Mary's | 2022 State MI (2022, PG, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s)
Rozier is a veteran lead guard and one of the best on ball defenders in the state.
EJ Ryans EJ Ryans 6'4" | SG Northview | 2024 State #224 Nation MI (2024, CG, Northview)
Ryans can break a defender down off the dribble and create for himself as well as his teammates.
Michael Sulaka Michael Sulaka 6'8" | C Warren De La Salle | 2023 State MI (2023, C, Warren De La Salle)
Much like Radtka, I need Sulaka on the inside. He’s an excellent interior defender and rim protector.
RJ Taylor RJ Taylor 6'0" | PG Grand Blanc | 2023 State #262 Nation MI (2023, PG, Grand Blanc)
Taylor is one of the best passers in the midwest. He’d be a highlight reel passer surrounded with all this talent.
Kyler Vanderjagt Kyler Vanderjagt 6'4" | 195 lbs | SF Northview | 2022 State MI (2022, SG, Northview)
Vanderjagt is a powerful guard that can score at all 3 levels.
Hutch Ward Hutch Ward 6'8" | PF Kalamazoo Central | 2023 State MI (2023, PF, Kalamazoo Central)
The way Ward has been playing recently, he has to be on the roster. He can stretch the floor at the forward.
DIVISION 2
Durral Brooks Durral Brooks 6'2" | PG Grand Rapids Catholic Central | 2024 State MI (2024, PG, Grand Rapids Catholic Central)
Brooks will bring it on both ends of the floor.
Max Burton Max Burton 6'10" | SF Williamston | 2022 State MI (2022, SF, Williamston)
Burton is a matchup nightmare at any level.
Mason Docks Mason Docks PG Williamston | 2022 State MI (2022, PG, Williamston)
Docks is a speedy guard that can go 0-100 in no time.
Jason Drake Jason Drake 6'2" | CG Ferndale | 2022 State MI (2022, CG, Ferndale)
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.
Bryce Eaton Bryce Eaton 5'10" | PG Detroit Edison | 2023 State MI (2023, PG, Detroit Edison)
Eaton is a lightning bolt that can get the ball behind the D in transition.
Grant Gondrezick Grant Gondrezick 6'2" | PG Benton Harbor | 2023 State MI (2023, PG, Benton Harbor)
Gondrezick is a smooth guard that moves strategically without the ball. If he gets hot shooting, watch out.
Trucel Singleton Trucel Singleton 6'0" | CG Benton Harbor | 2022 State MI (2022, PG, Benton Harbor)
Singleton can play on or off the ball and can both score and dish at a very high level.
Bryson Huckeby Bryson Huckeby 6'5" | CG Freeland | 2022 State MI (2022, G/F, Freeland)
Huckeby has been playing very well in the playoffs. He’s been a consistent scorer and active on the glass.
Jack Karasinski Jack Karasinski 6'5" | SF Grand Rapids Catholic Central | 2022 State MI (2022, SF, Grand Rapids Catholic Central)
Karasinski is an elite wing that can score from so many different spots on the floor.
Treyvon Lewis Treyvon Lewis 6'5" | SF Ferndale | 2022 State MI (2022, SF, Ferndale)
Lewis brings a very high level of athleticism. He can shoot with range as well as finish above the rim.
Jaden Montague Jaden Montague 6'3" | PG Cadillac | 2023 State MI (2023, PG, Cadillac)
Montague can attack off the bounce, especially from the baseline.
Jon Risi Jon Risi 6'3" | SF Notre Dame Prep | 2022 State MI (2022, SF, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep)
Risi is a top notch shooter that can get it up and over his defender very quickly.