Class 2B – Take a look at my updated power rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2B basketball will be a dogfight come playoff time. There is talent in the senior class but most of these teams are loaded with underclassmen. The journey to Spokane won't be easy no matter what route you take. Here's my top pre-season teams from the 2B.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Brewster </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How do you not put them on or near the top, having played in the last two championship games. They also have one of the best prospects in the state regardless of class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_63503f5a6eb22","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["923109"],"_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_0_evaluation":"He's a 6'6 scoring machine and a four year starter who has played in two title games already. He's able to play any position on the floor and has a great shooting touch from long distance. He's also great off the bounce, creating space and shooting it off the dribble. 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They have a trio of guards back who are are extremely talented. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_635041db6eb25","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1451023"],"_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_0_evaluation":"A versatile player with great size for a guard. He's a good shooter and routinely hits open looks from deep. He'll also help out with his rebounding and can get out and run with the other two I will mention. 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They got a little boost with an all league transfer point guard. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_6350483b5a87e","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1416730"],"_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_0_evaluation":"Probably the best big man in all of 2B. He was a force in the paint last year and led MWP to a 5th place finish at the state tournament. He's not only big, but he can also shoot from distance, and has a nice touch from mid-range. 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He was an important piece of their 5th place team from a year ago. He gets you rebounds, runs the floor, and plays hard all the time. Great teammate to have on your side.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":3,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit","anchor":"acf-block-65e676117767e"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Davenport</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_63505800d50e2","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1416280"],"_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_0_evaluation":"Davenport features the most athletic player in 2B, and one of the highest ranked prospects in all classifications. They missed the state tournament a year ago. He's going to be a handful and will put up big time numbers.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit","anchor":"acf-block-65e67611776c3"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Adna </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_635058a6d50e3","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1450957"],"_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_0_evaluation":"He leads a trio of juniors and is one of the best point guards in 2B. He got 16PPG on his way to a 1st team all league selection in the Central 2B. He is excellent at getting downhill and can finish in the paint. He can shoot it too, but his strength is getting by the defense and either scoring or dishing to an open teammate.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"edit","anchor":"acf-block-65e67611776df"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Toutle</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_6350598ed50e4","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1450940"],"_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_0_evaluation":"u003chr /u003ernrnHe's a 2B player of the year candidate. Scored 26PPG last year. He's a walking bucket and can score from all levels. 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