Last night finished up who will be the #3 and 4 reps to regional from D4. I think these were the 2 best teams to go north as they both have size and good athletes. Not sure if they can compete with the teams they'll be facing though. LaCenter can get it going but oftentimes are to undisciplined in their offense and don't play real well as a team. I think Hoquim is the best of the 2 and may have their full compliment of players back after 3 were put on academic ineligibilty last week. The Bolden kid was back last night in limited minutes but his 6'6 frame gives them more size and then the 6'3 kid is suppose to be back late this week or next. Both these kids started all yr and with the 6'6 Smith kid in the middle gives them a solid nucleus underneath, Then the point guard is a physical kid who likes to shoot it and can take it off the dribble. Off the bench is another 6'6 kid and the rest of the guards are quick, not great basketball players but play hard.
Then you have Kalama and Toledo playing for the District championship. This is a toss up but most people give Kalama the edge. All 5 starters have playoff experience, all can shoot it, and all are athletic. Toledo has 2 really nice players in the Rakoz kid and Trafelet and the rest of the kids are basketball junkies who get after it from baseline to baseline. They all play their roles well and have a great coach and a great tradition. So it's really wait and see. I don't know how these teams stack up with those up north, so really can't make any predictions but I know both of the above fully expect to get to Yakima. If you don't mind the drive, the games will be an interesting night of basketball, then you can decide for yourself. The game will be on KMNT 104.3 last I heard if you want to listen in. I know I'll be a lot more educated after Sat night because I'm making the trip north to see the talent up there and who'll be coming south.
Then you have Kalama and Toledo playing for the District championship. This is a toss up but most people give Kalama the edge. All 5 starters have playoff experience, all can shoot it, and all are athletic. Toledo has 2 really nice players in the Rakoz kid and Trafelet and the rest of the kids are basketball junkies who get after it from baseline to baseline. They all play their roles well and have a great coach and a great tradition. So it's really wait and see. I don't know how these teams stack up with those up north, so really can't make any predictions but I know both of the above fully expect to get to Yakima. If you don't mind the drive, the games will be an interesting night of basketball, then you can decide for yourself. The game will be on KMNT 104.3 last I heard if you want to listen in. I know I'll be a lot more educated after Sat night because I'm making the trip north to see the talent up there and who'll be coming south.