Division 2 Final 4 Predictions And Players To Watch
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The action tips off tomorrow evening in the Division 2 Final 4 at the Breslin Center. There are elite players and high powered programs filling the final bracket. The 4 teams have a jaw dropping 5 losses between them. They…
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Continue ReadingThe action tips off tomorrow evening in the Division 2 Final 4 at the Breslin Center. There are elite players and high powered programs filling the final bracket. The 4 teams have a jaw dropping 5 losses between them. They have a combined 100 wins on the season. We’re going to give you our prediction for how the Final 4 plays out and a player to watch from each team.
SEMIFINALS
Negaunee vs. Detroit Edison (March 22, 5:30PM)
Negaunee has a nice mix of young talent and skilled veteran leaders. The perfect combination for a storybook season like they’ve had. Detroit Edison might be the fastest and most athletic team in the state. They have elite ball handlers and playmakers.
Prediction: Detroit Edison
Grand Rapids West Catholic vs. Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard (March 22, 7:30PM)
This is a great matchup in so many ways. Gabriel Richard has an elite collection of guards in with Charlotte Miller Charlotte Miller 5'8" | CG Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard | 2025 State MI , Ava Rodriguez Ava Rodriguez 5'4" | CG Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard | 2026 State MI and Vanessa Rodriguez Vanessa Rodriguez 5'5" | CG Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard | 2026 State MI . At the same time, Grand Rapids West Catholic has a tremendous group of forwards featuring players like Emma Tuttle Emma Tuttle PF West Catholic | 2024 State MI , Elisha Dykstra Elisha Dykstra SF West Catholic | 2025 State MI and Alexis Asekomeh Alexis Asekomeh 5'11" | PF West Catholic | 2027 State MI .
Prediction: Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard
CHAMPIONSHIP
Detroit Edison vs. Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard
This would be a game for the ages. Gabriel Richard is one of the best and most efficient offensive teams in the state and might be the best pure shooting team as well. Detroit Edison can push the pace and make plays in the open floor. I think whoever controls the tempo wins the game.
Prediction: Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard
PLAYERS TO WATCH:
Ellie Knapp Ellie Knapp 5'6" | PG Niles Brandywine | 2024 State MI (Negaunee) – We mentioned Negaunee’s veteran leadership above. Enter Ellie Knapp Ellie Knapp 5'6" | PG Niles Brandywine | 2024 State MI . Every state champ needs a leader like this. Knapp is a poised and experienced player with a high basketball IQ. She plays like the daughter of a state champion coach.
Devin Hagemann Devin Hagemann 5'6" | PG Detroit Edison | 2024 State MI (Detroit Edison) – Like we said, pace and speed could be key in the semifinals and potentially the state championship game. Hagemann is tremendous with the ball in her hands and can certainly control tempo.
Reese Polega Reese Polega 6'0" | SG Grand Rapids West Catholic | 2024 State MI (Grand Rapids West Catholic) – We talked about the guards of Gabriel Richard and the forwards for West Catholic. But what might really be key is how opponents match up against strengths. Polega is an excellent guard that can more than hold her own against the best. If she has a big weekend, the possibilities are endless.
Cora Williams Cora Williams 5'11" | PF An Arbor Gabriel Richard | 2025 State MI (Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard) – Repeat the first 2 sentences from above with Reese Polega Reese Polega 6'0" | SG Grand Rapids West Catholic | 2024 State MI . It was a huge block from Williams in the round of 8 that helped secure Gabriel Richard’s Final 4 birth. She can stack up with any talented forward with her strength and versatility.