NCISAA 4A Final Four – X Factors
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We’re down to 4 teams in every classification except 2A, and it’s time to check out the four teams left in the 4A classification. Read below for our impact players and matchup predictions on the two matchups Tuesday night. Providence…
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Continue ReadingWe’re down to 4 teams in every classification except 2A, and it’s time to check out the four teams left in the 4A classification. Read below for our impact players and matchup predictions on the two matchups Tuesday night.
Providence Day (20-12) @ Carmel Christian (27-3)
Providence Day upset Rabun Gap in the quarters, and they have a squad with the size and athleticism to match up with Carmel. Riley Allenspach Riley Allenspach 6'11" | C Providence Day | 2023 State NC is an intriguing prospect as a big who can stretch the floor, but also has some outside shooting touch as well. Sophomore Nick Hailey Nick Hailey 6'6" | SG Providence Day | 2025 State NC is a very versatile offensive weapon and has the size to guard multiple positions, while classmate Deuce Haynes is developing his touch every day as he improves his 6’8 frame. For Carmel, their stable of guards runs deep. Jaeden Mustaf Jaeden Mustaf 6'4" | SG OTE | 2024 #51 Nation GA and Bryce Cash Bryce Cash 6'5" | CG Carmel Christian | 2023 State NC are both gritty, dogged defenders that do well enough on the offensive end with their physicality to make teams pay. Khamani Wertz Khamani Wertz 6'0" | PG Providence Day | 2023 State NC is a good shooter from deep, and so is sophomore guard Brett Freeman Brett Freeman 6'4" | PG Ardrey Kell | 2025 State NC . Kaleb Siler Kaleb Siler 6'9" | C Carmel Christian | 2023 State NC and Michael Marcus will both have to lock in on defending Allenspach, but they should be able to accomplish this task well enough for the Cougars to win.
Ravenscroft (25-6) @ Christ School (29-4)
Surprise package Ravenscroft will take on powerhouse Christ School Tuesday in the other semifinal. Wings Alex Olander Alex Olander 6'4" | SF Millbrook | 2024 State NC and Harrison Poole Harrison Poole 6'5" | SG Ravenscroft | 2023 State NC are both versatile on offense and play hard for all 32 minutes, which they’ll need against a tough opposing squad. Dakota Gordon Dakota Gordon 6'1" | CG Ravenscroft | 2023 State NC will take over ball handling duties, but he too is a tough competitor and a good shooter. For Christ School, the guys in charge of matching up with them will be guys like Wake commit Bryson Cokley Bryson Cokley 6'5" | SG Christ School | 2024 State NC , Keenan Wilkins Keenan Wilkins 5'11" | PG Christ School | 2024 State NC and Jamari Briggs Jamari Briggs 6'6" | CG Christ | 2024 State NC , all dynamic two way players. Emmanuel Richards is a hybrid wing or big who plays hard and finishes well around the rim, while USF commit Anthony Robinson Anthony Robinson 6'9" | PF Christ School | 2023 State NC is a beast on the glass, both defensively and offensively. Christ School is a firm favorite but Ravenscroft could spring an upset if they continue to play hard and make shots at the right time.