Boys Basketball Thoughts.

Written Saturday February 25th at 5:00 PM

Updated Sunday March 5th at 7:50 PM

Pontiac: The Phoenix have had a very difficult year this season. They will be the B team in District Six. Pontiac has a Waterford Kettering in the pre-district. Both teams have really struggled this season. If the Phoenix were to beat the Captains then they would play Clarkston in the district semifinals which is a very tough matchup. It’s a tough path for Pontiac in the postseason.

Ferndale University: The Eagles have a tough path ahead of them. They are the B team in District 59 which means they will see Hazel Park in the pre-district and if they win that game they would see arch rival Ferndale in the district semifinals. With where they are at with the MPR this will be the likely outcome for Ferndale University.

Avondale: The Yellow Jackets have had things very rough. They made a coaching change mid-season which can always be tough on anyone. Avondale is the A team in District Six which means they will play Waterford Mott in the district semifinals. The Yellow Jackets have a really tough path this postseason for sure.

Harper Woods: The Pioneers will be second seed for District 30. Harper Woods would play Grosse Pointe North in the district semifinals. Roseville and St. Clair Shores Lakeview will play each other in the pre-district with the winner getting Grosse Pointe South in the district semifinals. It will be very interesting to see how the Pioneers handle this at Grosse Pointe North.

Southfield Arts and Tech: The Warriors have been up and down this season. Southfield Arts and Tech will be C team in District 26. They will play Livonia Stevenson in the pre-district. If they can get by the Spartans they would play North Farmington in the district semifinals. The Warriors have a tough path that is for sure.

Royal Oak: The Ravens have been improving as a program but the postseason is another animal where this program needs to take the next step. Royal Oak is the D team in District 25 which means they have a really difficult matchup with Detroit Renaissance in the pre-district. If they get by the Phoenix then they would play Oak Park in the district semifinals. It’s going to be a tough path for Royal Oak but if they are executing at a high level then maybe there is always a chance.

Troy Athens: The Red Hawks kept the second seed in District 28 which means they would play Sterling Heights Stevenson in the district semifinals. The Red Hawks have the better draw with Sterling Heights Stevenson even though it is a road game technically but it’s the better side of the draw. The winner of that game could see either Utica or arch rival Troy in the district finals. A lot to play for Troy Athens right now.

Seaholm: The Maples will have it very tough in the postseason. They are the B team in District 27 which means they would play arch rival Groves in the pre-district. If Seaholm can get by Groves then they would see Birmingham Brother Rice whom is the top seed and Catholic League champs in the district semifinals. This is a very tough path for the Maples if they want to make some noise in this district.

Oxford: The Wildcats have a very difficult path ahead of them going back to Genesee County. They are the C team in District Four. Oxford will play Lapeer in the pre-district with the winner playing top seed and host Grand Blanc in the district semifinals. It’s going to be a very tough path for sure for the Wildcats.

Berkley: The Bears have been a very odd team to figure out. They will be the A team in District 25 which means they would play Detroit Mumford in the pre-district. If Berkley gets by the Mustangs they would play Detroit-University-Detroit Jesuit in the district semifinals. It will be a tough matchup for the Bears but they have home court which helps. Berkley is the wildcard in this district that is for sure.

Rochester: The Falcons are in a very interesting spot in District Five. Rochester is the B team and play Lake Orion which is a much tougher matchup. The Falcons have been struggling which is a concern going forward. If Rochester gets by Lake Orion then they would have a rematch with Adams in the district semifinals. It will be very interesting to see how the Falcons do in the postseason.

Stoney Creek: The Cougars have had a really rough year with injuries, a brutal non conference, and a tough transition period. Stoney Creek will be the C team in District Five which means they will play Romeo in the pre-district. If they beat the Bulldogs they would play Utica Eisenhower in the district semifinals. It's a very tough road for the Cougars that is for sure going against the heart of Macomb County.

Groves: The Falcons have had a very good season. They are the A team in District 27 which means they would play arch rival Seaholm in the pre-district. If they win over the Maples they would play top seed and Catholic League champions Birmingham Brother Rice in the district semifinals. It’s going to be a tall order for Groves but they could be a dangerous team for Birmingham Brother Rice in the district semifinals for sure.

Farmington: The Falcons are much better than their record indicates. They have an up and coming star in Greg Grays and despite what they have been going through Farmington is much improved than last season. Their district should be very interesting. They are the A team in District 26 which means they would play Detroit Henry Ford in the district semifinals. If they can win that game then they would have a rematch with arch rival North Farmington in the district finals. Farmington is in a very interesting spot right now.

Lake Orion: The Dragons are in a very complex spot when it comes to the postseason. They will be the A team and play Rochester in the pre-district with the winner playing Adams in the district semifinals. The Dragons beat the Falcons earlier in the season but Rochester had a great fourth quarter in that game. Lake Orion is in a very interesting spot with a ton to play for just for confidence.

West Bloomfield: The Lakers have had a big turnaround this season. The district could be a very tall task for West Bloomfield. They are the D team in District 27. The Lakers will play Bloomfield Hills in the pre-district. West Bloomfield won at Bloomfield Hills earlier in the season but fell on their home floor to them last week. If they can win over the Blackhawks they would play Orchard Lake St. Marys in the district semifinals. I like this path for the Lakers if they can knock off Bloomfield Hills which they have already done on their home floor. I’m not real trustworthy of the Eaglets in the postseason because of the distractions off the court.

Bloomfield Hills: The Blackhawks have been up and down lately. Bloomfield Hills is in a very tough district despite having home court. They are the C team in District 27 which means they will rematch with arch rival West Bloomfield in the pre-district. If they beat the Lakers in the pre-district then they would play Orchard Lake St. Marys in the district semifinals. West Bloomfield beat the Blackhawks earlier in the season at Bloomfield Hills but they got them back at West Bloomfield. They could if they win over West Bloomfield and beat Orchard Lake St. Marys which they have a chance they would play top seed and Catholic League Champion Birmingham Brother Rice in the district finals on their home floor. Like West Bloomfield, I like the Blackhawks path pending if they can get by the Lakers in the pre-district. It's really hard for me to trust the Eaglets this postseason with their distractions off the court. Expect Noah Adamcyzk to make a ton of noise on his home court.

Troy: The Colts have the top seed in District 28. Troy will likely see either Utica Ford II or Utica in the district semifinals. If they can win that matchup they could see either Sterling Heights Stevenson or arch rival Troy Athens in the district finals. The Colts matchup very well in this district. Troy is in a great position to do well although Utica could pose some matchup problems in the district semifinals.

Adams: The Highlanders have the top seed in District Five. Adams will play either Rochester or Lake Orion in the district semifinals. The Falcons beat the Highlanders back in December but that win was without Brady Prieskorn while the Dragons were without DJ Morrow and Nate Havrilla in their loss to Adams. It will be a very interesting district semifinal to say the least for the Highlanders. Adams is a very interesting team to watch in the postseason.

Clarkston: The Wolves have home court in District Six and have the top seed. They would play either Waterford Kettering or Pontiac in the district semifinals. Clarkston should have that likely rematch with Waterford Mott in the district finals. It was the Wolves that beat the Corsairs in the district finals last season in Waterford when Waterford Mott had the top seed. There are some pundits that are picking the Corsairs to win this district which should further motivate Clarkston that much more.

Oak Park: The Knights are the second seed in District 25. They would play either Detroit Renaissance or Royal Oak in the district semifinals. This is a program that wants Detroit University-Detroit Jesuit in the worst way possible. Could this be the year that the Knights get the Cubs??? We’ll see.

Ferndale: The Eagles postseason path looks very secure with where they are at in the MPR. They have the top seed in District 59. Ferndale would play either Ferndale University or Hazel Park in the district semifinals. They would see Detroit Old Redford in the district finals. Either way this is a great path for the Eagles in the postseason.

North Farmington: The Raiders are the top team in the MPR, have home court, and have the top seed in District 26. North Farmington would see either Southfield Arts and Tech or Livonia Stevenson in the district semifinals and if they win that they could see Detroit Henry Ford or Farmington in the district finals. North Farmington is in a really good spot to make some noise in the postseason.