Division 3: Manning and Hankamp Predict the Quarterfinals

Prep Hoops Staff

March 11, 2019 @ 02:14 PM

Boys basketball has advanced to the quarterfinal round of play, and with just eight teams remaining, everyone has eyes on a state championship. Prep Hoops writers Zachary Manning and Scott Hankamp will give you key players to watch and predictions for each game. Iron Mountain vs. Sanford Meridian <h2>Zachary Manning</h2> Iron Mountain key player- Foster Wonders (2021, F): He's one of the top players in the state for a reason. He can score from anywhere on the court and rarely makes mistakes. Sanford Meridian key player- Trey Plichta (2020, G): He's a very good shooter who is deadly from outside. If he gets hot from three, it's tough to slow him down. Prediction: Iron Mountain <h2>Scott Hankamp</h2> Iron Mountain key player- Marcus Johnson (2020, G): Johnson is already a 1000 point scorer. He's very accurate from behind the arc and handles the ball well. Sanford Meridian key player- Lucas Laeder (2019, SF): Laeder is a good rebounding wing. He has a knack for finding buckets and he is an unquestioned leader. Prediction: Iron Mountain Detroit Edison vs. Flint Beecher <h2>Zachary Manning</h2> Detroit Edison key player- Brian Taylor (2019, G): Taylor is an outstanding player with a high basketball IQ. He's got great athleticism with a silky smooth jump shot. Flint Beecher key player- Earnest Sanders (2020, G): He's a freak athlete who can ignite a crowd with a single dunk. I love his ability to get to the basket and finish with both hands. Prediction: Flint Beecher <h2>Scott Hankamp</h2> Detroit Edison key player- Bryce George (2020, PF): George provides toughness and grit in the paint. He's an excellent post defender who always finds a way to impact the game. Flint Beecher key player- Jalen Terry (2020, PG): Terry is an elite athlete who attacks the basket off the dribble. He's a superb ball handler and finisher that plays above the rim. Prediction: Flint Beecher Hanover-Horton vs. Erie-Mason <h2>Zachary Manning</h2> Hanover-Horton key player- Jack Brockie (2020, G): Brockie is a great scorer who knows how to get his shot. He'll play at the next level. Erie-Mason key player- Jake Trainor (2019, G): Trainor is a guy that knows his role and plays it well. He scores when he needs to and makes all the right plays on the court. Prediction: Hanover-Horton <h2>Scott Hankamp</h2> Hanover-Horton key player- Luke Laketa (2020, G/F): Laketa is a high percentage shooter from almost anywhere on the court. He has the ability to alter shots at the rim on defense. Erie-Mason key player- Joey Liedel (2020, G): Liedel can flat out score in bunches (had a 32 point game against Detroit Loyola). He's active on the glass and strong with the pass. Prediction: Hanover Horton Pewamo-Westphalia vs. Cassopolis <h2>Zachary Manning</h2> Pewamo-Westphalia key player- Andre Smith (2019, G): He's a big guard who knows how to use his size to his advantage. His athleticism is also a key part to his game. Cassopolis key player- Brayden Saxton (2021, G/F): He's not the best player on the team, but he makes his presence known when he's on the floor. He's a solid defender who can score when given the opportunity. Prediction: Cassopolis <h2>Scott Hankamp</h2> Pewamo-Westphalia key player- Collin Trierweiler (2019, PG): Trierweiler is a solid ball handler who commits very few turnovers. He puts the ball on the floor and gets to the rim. Cassopolis key player- Tyrese Hunt-Thompson (2019, G): Hunt-Thompson is a 3 level scorer who can create off the dribble. He can finish at the rim or pull uo for a mid range jumper. Prediction: Pewamo-Westphalia