Instead of making a really detailed preview of each class I am
going to highlight my top two choices in each bracket, and highlight their path
to the Breslin Center.
Favorite: Muskegon
The Big Reds lost the 2014 Mr. Basketball, but still have an experienced roster featuring the likely 2015 Mr. Basketball and McDonald’s All-American Deyonta Davis. Muskegon has again played an extremely tough schedule, and dropped one game by a single point back in December. Even though the Big Reds are the favorite again they have an extremely difficult side of the bracket which could include the other two Mr. Basketball finalists (Eric Davis and Trevor Manuel).
Where they could stumble:
Muskegon’s only loss came at the hands of undefeated East Kentwood which could be awaiting in the Regional Finals. The Big Reds would also have to get by undefeated Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central in the Regional Semifinal. The best basketball in this tournament could happen on March 16th at West Ottawa. If Muskegon is able to escape those two tests, they would likely face Lansing Everett in the quarterfinals, and then Saginaw Arthur Hill in the semifinals. My guess is that Arthur Hill would give them the stiffest test as Muskegon beat them earlier this season by just 2 points.
Top Challenger: Detroit Western International
Finally we get to a PSL team. You cannot have a Class A preview without including at least one, and this year is a good one. Western International went through their grueling schedule undefeated which included the PSL slate along with Arthur Hill and Romulus. The Cowboys arguably have the deepest roster in the state, and are led by two Mt. Clemens transfers and University of Detroit recruits (Josh McFolley and Gerald Blackshear). Their athleticism will overwhelm most opponents.
Favorite: Muskegon
The Big Reds lost the 2014 Mr. Basketball, but still have an experienced roster featuring the likely 2015 Mr. Basketball and McDonald’s All-American Deyonta Davis. Muskegon has again played an extremely tough schedule, and dropped one game by a single point back in December. Even though the Big Reds are the favorite again they have an extremely difficult side of the bracket which could include the other two Mr. Basketball finalists (Eric Davis and Trevor Manuel).
Where they could stumble:
Muskegon’s only loss came at the hands of undefeated East Kentwood which could be awaiting in the Regional Finals. The Big Reds would also have to get by undefeated Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central in the Regional Semifinal. The best basketball in this tournament could happen on March 16th at West Ottawa. If Muskegon is able to escape those two tests, they would likely face Lansing Everett in the quarterfinals, and then Saginaw Arthur Hill in the semifinals. My guess is that Arthur Hill would give them the stiffest test as Muskegon beat them earlier this season by just 2 points.
Top Challenger: Detroit Western International
Finally we get to a PSL team. You cannot have a Class A preview without including at least one, and this year is a good one. Western International went through their grueling schedule undefeated which included the PSL slate along with Arthur Hill and Romulus. The Cowboys arguably have the deepest roster in the state, and are led by two Mt. Clemens transfers and University of Detroit recruits (Josh McFolley and Gerald Blackshear). Their athleticism will overwhelm most opponents.
Where they could stumble:
A potential rematch looms against Romulus in the quarterfinals. The Eagles have improved dramatically throughout the season and could push Western. The semifinal matchup could feature Cassius Winston and U-D Jesuit.
Player to Watch:
While I really want to highlight top Wolverine target Winston again here I will go with a lesser known senior heading to Kent State. Jaylin Walker, Romulus, has always been a great athlete but things have started to click in his senior season. Like usual, the schedule was chalked full of the state’s best teams. This year Romulus even traveled to Indianapolis to play against an elite recruit and one of Indiana’s best squads. All Walker did was score 44 to upset Indianapolis Central. He is one of a very few players that can almost single-handedly lead a team to a Class A finals berth.
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