C/O 2022 2-On-2 Tournament: Part 2
There is a lot of basketball talent in Michigan, so I’ve often wondered: What if the boys and girls got together and squared off? What if we had a 2-on-2 tournament, with 1 boy and 1 girl forming each team?…
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Continue ReadingThere is a lot of basketball talent in Michigan, so I’ve often wondered: What if the boys and girls got together and squared off? What if we had a 2-on-2 tournament, with 1 boy and 1 girl forming each team? We will look at what could happen if the class of 2022 had a tournament like this. I’ll give you a breakdown of the teams, the bracket, and what my predictions would be.
THE TEAMS
Team A
Sydney Pnacek Sydney Pnacek 5'10" | SF Dexter | 2022 State MI (SF, Dexter)
Pnacek is a dangerous shooter. She has range beyond the 3 point line.
Treyvon Lewis (SF, Ferndale)
Lewis plays downhill on the offensive end. He’s at his best when attacking the rim.
Team B
Jordan Wright Jordan Wright 5'6" | PG Ann Arbor Huron | 2022 MI (PG, Wayne Memorial)
Wright is a disciplined floor general. She has strong handles and quick feet.
Rylen Bowens (PF, Cass Tech)
Bowens spends most of his time facing the rim. He’s strong on the boards, playing taller than his height.
Team C
Sarah Sylvester Sarah Sylvester 6'2" | PF Birmingham Marian | 2022 State MI (PF, Birmingham Marian)
Sylvester is an elite forward in the class of 2022. She can battle for rebounds and extend the defense.
Mason Docks (PG, Williamston)
Docks is a solid passer and runs the offense a step ahead of the action. He has great footwork and balance.
Team D
Avery Zeinstra Avery Zeinstra 5'7" | PG Byron Center | 2022 State MI (PG, Byron Center)
Zeinstra is a very efficient point guard. She’s a solid decision maker that can score and dish.
Chansey Willis (PG, Detroit King)
Willis has all the physical tools. But lately, I’ve been impressed with his basketball IQ.
Team E
Lexus Bargesser Lexus Bargesser 5'8" | PG Grass Lake | 2022 State MI (PG, Grass Lake)
Bargesser is as steady as they come. She seems to always make the right pass and has great shot selection.
Charles Turner (SG, UD Jesuit)
Turner is a dynamic guard. He can create off the dribble as well bury a jumper.
Team F
Zoey Persails Zoey Persails 5'9" | CG Frankenmuth | 2022 State MI (CG, Frankenmuth)
Persails always finds a way to influence a game. She’s a consistent scorer that can play on or off the ball.
Brady Titus (PG, Tri-Unity Christian)
The more that the ball is in Titus’ hands, the better. He’s a playmaking point guard that feels the ebbs and flows of a game.
Team G
Nevaeh Williams Nevaeh Williams 5'5" | CG Mt. Clemens | 2022 State MI (CG, Mt. Pleasant)
Williams is at her best in the open floor. She attacks the rim on the break and finishes at a high percentage.
Keegan Waslik (PG, Clarkston)
Waslik is your classic lead guard. He sets the offense, finds the open man, and delivers the ball to a man in scoring position.
Team H
Alaina Diaz Alaina Diaz 5'7" | CG Hudsonville | 2022 State MI (CG, Hudsonville)
Diaz can play the game at a very fast pace. She has endless energy on both ends and is solid in the open floor.
Jack Karasinski (SF, Grand Rapids Catholic Central)
Karasinski is a big time wing threat. He’s a threat to score from anywhere on the floor.
THE GAMES AND PREDICTIONS
Quarterfinals:
Team A vs. Team H
Prediction: Team H
Team D vs. Team E
Prediction: Team D
Team C vs. Team F
Prediction: Team C
Team B vs. Team G
Prediction: Team G
Semifinals:
Team H vs. Team D
Prediction: Team H
Team C vs. Team G
Prediction: Team C
Championship:
Team H vs. Team C
Prediction: Team C
THE CHAMPIONS
This was a really difficult bracket to pick. I went with a gut feeling and picked Sarah Sylvester Sarah Sylvester 6'2" | PF Birmingham Marian | 2022 State MI and Mason Docks. There’s just not much that this combination won’t be able to do.