D3 Quarterfinal Predictions And Players
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The depth of talented players and teams really shows in the high quality of basketball in the D3 quarterfinals. Check out these predictions and players to watch. Take a look at the D1 and D2 quarterfinal predictions and players to…
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Continue ReadingThe depth of talented players and teams really shows in the high quality of basketball in the D3 quarterfinals. Check out these predictions and players to watch.
Take a look at the D1 and D2 quarterfinal predictions and players to watch below!
SANDUSKY VS. BISHOP FOLEY
Prediction: Bishop Foley
I think that Bishop Foley’s efficient guards and shot makers control the momentum and they advance.
Players to watch:
Grace Guibord
Grace Guibord
Guibord has stepped up in the playoffs for Sandusky. She’s been a nice 2 way player and has rebounded very well, even posting a double-double in points and rebounds. If Guibord can help slow Bishop Foley’s offense and win her matchup, it will go a long ways toward a Sandusky win.
I think some people might forget how talented Moorer really is. She’s been a staple in the lineup for years now. Moorer is a tough matchup with her high IQ game. If she can pressure the Sandusky defense, Bishop Foley might be too much for Sandusky.
BLISSFIELD VS. OVID-ELSIE
Prediction: Blissfield
Ovid-Elsie’s defense will be tough to overcome, but the magical playoff run continues.
Players to watch:
Collins has been lights out all season, but the entire state is taking notice of this playoff run. She’s been an elite shot taker and shot maker. Quite frankly, Collins is pretty much etching herself into Blissfield basketball lore.
Braeden Tokar
Braeden Tokar
Tokar has been really solid through the month of March. If my numbers are correct she’s averaging 10 points per game since the 1st of the month. If the team defense stays strong and she can make herself an offensive threat again verse Blissfield, Ovid-Elsie advances.
ELK RAPIDS VS. HEMLOCK
Prediction: Elk Rapids
This is a REALLY good matchup. Honestly, I basically threw up a coin. My deciding factor – Kendall Standfest Kendall Standfest 5'11" | SG Elk Rapids | 2024 State MI . More on that below.
Players to watch:
I don’t think enough people realize exactly how good Standfest has been this season. To pat myself on the back a bit, I saw it coming at the PGH Top 250. She was an absolute playmaker. All high school season, Standfest has been a legitimate triple-double threat.
Elk Rapids better take very good care of the basketball or else Finkbeiner will most likely make them pay. She has a knack for turning opponents miscues into Hemlock buckets. They really need to make Finkbeiner uncomfortable on offense and keep her jumper at bay.
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HART VS. BUCHANAN
Prediction: Buchanan has extremely talented front court players and a playmaker in the backcourt. D3 teams like this are hard to find.
Players to watch:
Vanagtmael has been terrific on both sides of the ball throughout the playoff run. She’s triggered the team to hard fought defensive wins as well as helped shoot them to wins in offensive showcases.
Carson is having the type of senior season that she deserves. All her hard work has led to this run that her Buchanan team is making. The future Buckeye will be tough to stop. Even if they can deny Carson the ball down low, she can step to the perimeter and make pretty passes to her teammates.