District 29: Preview, Predictions, And Players

<h3>PREVIEW</h3> <p>District 29 will take place at Troy High School, start quarterfinal play on Monday March 7. This District has some elite players, steady squads, and high upside teams. While De La Salle is the favorite, there are some teams that are playing well, will pose very unique challenges, and have a chance at taking home a title.</p> <h3>PREDICTIONS</h3> <p>QUARTERFINALS</p> <p>Warren Mott vs. Warren Woods Tower</p> <p>Prediction:  Warren Mott</p> <p>Troy vs. Warren Cousino</p> <p>Prediction:  Troy</p> <p>SEMIFINALS</p> <p>Warren De La Salle vs. Warren Mott</p> <p>Prediction: Warren De La Salle</p> <p>Troy Athens vs. Troy</p> <p>Prediction: Troy Athens</p> <p>CHAMPIONSHIP</p> <p>Warren De La Salle vs. Troy Athens</p> <p>Prediction: Warren De La Salle</p> <h3>PLAYERS</h3> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="983510" first="Tamario" last="Adley"] (2022, SG, De La Salle)</strong></p> <p>Adley recently committed to Ferris State. He’s a sharpshooting guard that can grab the momentum of a game and run with it. Adley effectively stretches the floor and makes the defense hustle on rotations.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1067870" first="Jonah" last="Botardo"] (2022, PG, Troy Athens)</strong></p> <p>Botardo is a smaller floor general, but his lightning quickness more than negates the height factor. He has a quick first step that puts many defenders on their heels. Botardo does a nice job playing and passing straight through the D.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="987279" first="Jayden" last="Hardiman"] (2023, PF, Waren Mott)</strong></p> <p>Hardiman is a quickly improving post player with a ton of upside. He’s learned how to effectively use his superior strength in the paint and is developing some post moves and touch around the rim.</p> <p><strong>Christopher Kyles (2022, PG, Warren Woods Tower)</strong></p> <p>Kyles is an underrated guard that can play on or off the ball. With the ball in his hands, he’s a playmaker for his Warren WoodsTower squad. Kyles will be critical to his team advancing in the district draw.</p> <p><strong>Darius Whiteside II (2022, G, Troy)</strong></p> <p>Whiteside II is a player to watch. He’s playing his best basketball at the end of the season. It wouldn’t surprise me if Whiteside II had a statement game, or games, and helped Troy start a post season run.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>