Playoff Player Notes From Chelsea v. Summit Academy

Chelsea and Summit Academy squared off in the Division 2 quarterfinals last night at Ypsilanti High School. It was a battle throughout with huge plays on both ends of the floor. The game was a tug of war between Summit Academy's suffocating defense and Chelsea's ability to get big plays from a variety of sources. The game was tied at the half, but Summit Academy was able to separate themselves late, winning the game by a score of 56-44. We're going to look at some player notes for both teams from the game last night.    Anyone that saw the game last night has to have zero doubt that Bush is an elite freshman in the state of Michigan. His feel of flow in the game is well beyond his years. Bush has the ability to create in a variety of situations. Last night he worked very well off the screen. Bush could come off, read the defense and attack the rim. He also showed that he can finish in traffic with toughness and creativity.     Speaking of elite freshman in Michigan. What we said about Bush's standing in the freshman class - Insert here. He's a tall and athletic wing that has terrific body control for a young player. Cabana showed a feel for good shot and bad shot last night and attacked when there was space. He was able to score from all 3 levels last night.     Fuller didn't have his biggest offensive night, but he did way more than just score. He's an excellent ball handler that can push pace. He did a good job of advancing the ball with minimal mental or physical errors. Fuller was able to draw the defenses attention and create space for teammates.     Matusik quite simply had a huge night. Chelsea's shooters were being hounded by Summit Academy's perimeter defense, but that opened up space under the rim. And Matusik took advantage. He was all over the glass on both ends of the floor. Matusik had some high percentage buckets around the rim, but also to muscle some in. This young man showed a ton of grit and toughness last night.     White didn't have a great shooting night, but he was guarding top offensive option for Chelsea last night. I love the way that White is willing to let his defense carry the day. He's one of the more active and engaged defenders you'll watch. White is more than ok playing defense with physicality, contact and energy.

Chelsea and Summit Academy squared off in the Division 2 quarterfinals last night at Ypsilanti High School. It was a battle throughout with huge plays on both ends of the floor. The game was a tug of war between Summit Academy's suffocating defense and Chelsea's ability to get big plays from a variety of sources. The game was tied at the half, but Summit Academy was able to separate themselves late, winning the game by a score of 56-44. We're going to look at some player notes for both teams from the game last night.