D2 Quarterfinal Key Players – Bottom Of Bracket

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The quarterfinals of the Division 2 playoffs tip off tonight. The winners will advance to the Final 4 at the Breslin Center. The bottom half of the bracket has an exciting combination of talented teams and players. We're going to take a closer look at a key player from each of the 4 teams on the bottom of the bracket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You can see the Division 1 quarterfinal key players and the Division 2 quarterfinal key players on the top half of the bracket below!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2025/03/d1-quarterfinal-key-players-top-of-bracket/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-hoops"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-prep-hoops wp-block-embed-prep-hoops"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://prephoops.com/2025/03/d1-quarterfinal-key-players-top-of-bracket/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2025/03/d1-quarterfinal-key-players-bottom-of-bracket/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-hoops"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-prep-hoops wp-block-embed-prep-hoops"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://prephoops.com/2025/03/d1-quarterfinal-key-players-bottom-of-bracket/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://prephoops.com/2025/03/d2-quarterfinal-key-players-top-of-bracket/","type":"wp-embed","providerNameSlug":"prep-hoops"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-prep-hoops wp-block-embed-prep-hoops"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://prephoops.com/2025/03/d2-quarterfinal-key-players-top-of-bracket/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1588235"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67d02dfb3ea65"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Watkins has been big time this season for GR Catholic Central. Watkins is an excellent ball handler that can really push pace and pressure the defense. Watkins can score, featuring crafty finishes and a terrific mid range game with a balanced pull up jumper. Watkins has deservedly developed a reputation as a relentless hard worker and gritty player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2055727"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67d02dfb3eac9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Burns has come so far in the last year or 2. He's a tough matchup with his height, length and ball skills. Burns works really well and gets to the rim off a downhill right to left crossover. He can finish with both hands and on both sides of the rim. Burns will be an asset on defense tonight, with his ability to help and wall up on the dribble drive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1437541"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67d02dfb3eb3b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I started typing the statement that "ND Prep has to come up with an answer for Blackwell". I erased it, because nobody has really had an answer for almost 2 years now. Honestly, I have no idea what I'd do against the Eastern Illinois commit. He's a top notch playmaker that will leave his fingerprint on this game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1457697"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67d02dfb3eb82"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pontiac Notre Dame Prep has had some really good teams and very talented players for more than a handful of years. Add this team and DeCasas to that list. You want to talk about key players? How about DeCasas going off for 40 plus points last round? If he's still feeling his offensive game, his team has a shot at continuing their magical run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->