Division II Stae Champion

[itzme]

Who do you think will be the 2003 Division II State Champion in Boy's Basketball? Will Father Ryan continue to dominate, or was the loss to Brentwood Academy no fluke? Will Harding Academy become the first West Tennessee team to make the DII final game? Can McCallie overcome their inconsistency and ride Suddath's back all the way? It sure appears that the championship is up for grabs this year, and that any of about 10 teams could win.

 

Here's my assessment, for what it's worth:

 

Teams that have any chance (IMHO):

 

Bishop Byrne

Brentwood Academy

Christian Brothers

ECS

Father Ryan

Harding

Lausanne

McCallie

MUS

Notre Dame

 

Harding looks to be the best in the West, and McCallie probably the best in the East, although I was shocked by the Baylor loss. The mid-state will be a real dogfight between Father Ryan and Brentwood Academy. My top three right now in terms of who has the talent and balance to win it all would be Harding #1, Father Ryan #2, Brentwood Academy #3.

 

Your thoughts?

[Edited by itzme on 1-20-03 9:05A]

 

[jmoney4eva]

I agree with most all predections accept that i would point out that having only played one district game so far USN lost to brentood academy by less then 5 points i belive. with a heavy district schedual coming up, i would ask for you to keep up with all teams progress instead of just two of the teams. although i also must say that in division 2, middle tennessee, it would be nearly impossible to name a favorite. this is very veyr open.

[itzme]

Posted by jmoney4eva:

I agree with most all predections accept that i would point out that having only played one district game so far USN lost to brentood academy by less then 5 points i belive. with a heavy district schedual coming up, i would ask for you to keep up with all teams progress instead of just two of the teams. although i also must say that in division 2, middle tennessee, it would be nearly impossible to name a favorite. this is very veyr open.

 

I agree that the Middle is pretty open, but I have to say I don't see USN being in the hunt. One player can't win it all, and although they may win one or two along the way, I would say 4th place at best.