Tuesday Night Match-Up and Predictions!

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tuesday night is THE night for hoops across the nation! Here are the top match-ups in Minnesota with a prediction to go with them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4AAA Alexandria at 5AAAA Sauk Rapids-Rice</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2118449' first='Mason' last='Witt'] vs [player_tooltip player_id='1579917' first='Keller' last='Hanson']. This is a good sample of these teams, the Storm will have Keller handle some and then reserves handle too. Can Alex contest the SRR size? Can SRR move with the Alex guards?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2118495' first='Talan' last='Witt'] vs Shea Koster. Koster is a good role player, Witt is a scorer that I think has a big future ahead of him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1946855' first='Samson' last='Hagstrom'] vs [player_tooltip player_id='2575638' first='Izayah' last='Cook']. Hagstrom is a high energy player going against one of the better sophomores in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2119601' first='Thomas' last='Hinrichs'] vs [player_tooltip player_id='1579918' first='Hudson' last='Omoke']. Hinrichs and [player_tooltip player_id='2115657' first='Gavin' last='Roderick'] will likely be chased by Omoke. Can they limit the activity of this talented player?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1572690' first='Chase' last='Thompson'] vs [player_tooltip player_id='1617798' first='Spencer' last='Swenson']. I am guessing Chase won't play based on the eye test as his shoulder looked quite hurt against CDH. But if he does, Spencer vs Chase will be a ton of fun.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prediction. Alex will be able to win games against good teams without Chase, but can they do it this quickly on a turn around? That is the question. With a healthy Chase, Alex wins. But I am guessing that will not be the case so SRR by two. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3AAA Benilde-St. Margaret's at 2AA Breck</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1572691' first='Jaleel' last='Donley'] vs Mu Muhammad. These are different players but both players that have had a really nice start to the year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>TJ Stutley vs [player_tooltip player_id='1560824' first='Deangelo' last='Dungey']. Athletic slashing scorers, Stutley is bigger and stronger but both can produce in game changing ways.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2575642' first='Kobbe' last='Willis'] vs [player_tooltip player_id='1560864' first='JP' last='Musoke']. Willis has been a nice surprise for BSM, he is a longer wing while Musoke is a forward that plays both spots. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1572689' first='Jalen' last='Wilson'] vs [player_tooltip player_id='1574225' first='Miles' last='Newton']. Strength wise Newton may need to defend here, although Musoke has the length, and there are some center options too. Newton has been outstanding so far and Wilson is one of the state's most consistent players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prediction. This is tough. After watching them, Breck is deeper but I think BSM has the veteran punch. I think it's a close game, I say BSM by a basket but that is more of a guess leaning to experience. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1AAA Totino-Grace at 8AAAA Farmington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1617794' first='Ryan' last='Beckwith'] vs [player_tooltip player_id='1574227' first='Chace' last='Watley']. The scorers. Watley has been outstanding to start the year, Beckwith has had one game and it was a tough one, but the is their top scoring option.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nik Domier vs [player_tooltip player_id='2126117' first='Malachi' last='Hill']. These guys will not defend each other BUT this is a great way to inform everybody the differences in these teams: size vs guards/wings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1575348' first='Cole' last='Wilcek'] vs [player_tooltip player_id='1560740' first='Dothan' last='Ijadimbola']. Cole had a fantastic opener, Dothan really has taken steps with a 12 point, 9 rebound, 5 assist game versus Wayzata. He is closer to full health.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prediction. I think TG's guards will be too much and the Eagles win by nine. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4AA Annandale at 10AA Blake</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2126448' first='Colton' last='Purcell'] vs [player_tooltip player_id='2118459' first='Carson' last='McMichael']. Carson is more of a guard with the ball in his hands, Colton more of a wing scorer, but both are the backcourt scorers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2488736' first='Gabe' last='Westman'] vs [player_tooltip player_id='1585946' first='Omar' last='Kaba']. Gabe is 6'6, Omar is 6'9, they are the scoring options up front and if healthy both teams have a couple frontcourt options.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prediction. Both teams have a lot back, both teams lost their leading scorer though, the Cards were better last year, Blake has a lot back but they did lose their best player, Blake is at home, I think the Cards are the pick by a basket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>9AA Belle Plaine at 6AA Waseca</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2103355' first='Damarius' last='Russell'] vs [player_tooltip player_id='2118474' first='Ethan' last='Martin']. Two all state first team caliber players leading top ten teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prediction. This is a big game. These are two very good teams and both are off to a nice start. The Jays have already won four games and are at home so we go with Waseca by five. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->