Boys And Girls 2 v. 2 Tournament: C/O 2021 Part 1
With all the basketball talent in Michigan, 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? Well, here’s my…
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Continue ReadingWith all the basketball talent in Michigan, 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? Well, here’s my take on what could happen if the class of 2021 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
Kailee Davis Kailee Davis 5'4" | PG Detroit Renaissance | 2021 State MI (PG, Detroit Renaissance)
Davis is an elite point guard. She’s a defensive playmaker and quick as can be on offense.
Kobe Bufkin (CG, Grand Rapids Christian)
Bufkin is a smooth lefty with a dangerous pull up jumper. He has a swooping drive that’s nearly unstoppable.
Team B
Alanna Micheaux Alanna Micheaux 6'2" | PF Wayne Memorial | 2021 State MI (PF, Wayne Memorial)
Micheaux is a beast in the paint. She’s physical, gains position, and attacks the ball off the rim.
Pierre Brooks Jr. (SG, Detroit Frederick Douglass)
Brooks is a high IQ player that is always 2-3 steps ahead of the action. He’s a true 3 level scorer and is dangerous shooting off the dribble.
Team C
AJ Ediger AJ Ediger 6'3" | PF Hamilton | 2021 State #54 Nation MI (PF, Hamilton)
Ediger has great footwork in the paint and is very slippery with the ball. She’s a walking double-double in points and rebounds.
Julian Roper (CG, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s)
Roper is a dynamic playmaker on the perimeter. He’s a 3 level scorer, that can distribute as well.
Team D
Ally VanTimmeren Ally VanTimmeren 6'2" | PF Jenison | 2021 State #87 Nation MI (PF, Jenison)
VanTimmeren is a very skilled post player. If you like sound mechanics, you want to watch her play.
Jaden Akins (CG, Farmington)
Akins is a shot maker, plain and simple. He can put up points in bulk and is dangerous from behind the arc.
Team E
Jillian Brown Jillian Brown 5'10" | CG East Grand Rapids | 2021 State #55 Nation MI (CG, East Grand Rapids)
Brown is a versatile shooter. While she can knock down a triple at any time, she can also handle the ball and find open teammates.
Foster Wonders (G/F, Iron Mountain)
Wonders is gritty player with a versatile skill set. While he projects as a wing, he attacks the glass with ferociousness.
Team F
Bree Salenbien Bree Salenbien 6'2" | SF Lenawee Chrisrian | 2021 State #47 Nation MI (SF, Adran Lenawee Christian)
Salenbien is a gifted scorer off the wing. Her combination of length and ball skills make her a matchup nightmare.
Legend Geeter (F, River Rouge)
Geeter is the definition of a team first player. He has a well rounded skill set, allowing him to score and defend from anywhere on the floor.
Team G
Morasha Wiggins Morasha Wiggins 6'0" | SF Kalamazoo Central | 2021 State #42 Nation MI (G/F, Kalamazoo Central)
Wiggins is an aggressive 2 way player. She attacks on defense and forces turnovers.
Ty Fortney (PF, Wayne Memorial)
Fortney is an athletic post player that is dangerous in transition. He’s one of the nastiest finishers in the state.
Team H
Damiya Hagemann Damiya Hagemann 5'8" | PG Detroit Edison | 2021 State #35 Nation MI (PG, Detroit Edison)
Hagemann is a showtime floor general that makes the tough pass look easy. She keeps her turnover numbers low and can pass a teammate open.
Julian Lewis (SG, Ann Arbor Huron)
Lewis is a top notch perimeter defender. He’s a great rebounder off the wing that creates extra possessions for his team.
THE GAMES AND PREDICTIONS
Quarterfinals:
Team A vs. Team H
Prediction: Team A
Team D vs. Team E
Prediction: Team D
Team C vs. Team F
Prediction: Team C
Team B vs. Team G
Prediction: Team B
Semifinals:
Team A vs. Team D
Prediction: Team A
Team C vs. Team B
Prediction: Team C
Championship:
Team A vs. Team C
Prediction: Team C
THE CHAMPIONS
Julian Roper and AJ Ediger AJ Ediger 6'3" | PF Hamilton | 2021 State #54 Nation MI are the perfect inside-out combination. I picture Roper making plays on the perimeter and dishing to Ediger who controls the paint.