Matt's Round 2 Playoff Picks

K Dawson vs. Stewart

Prediction: 55-30 K Dawson

K Dawson seems like they are unstoppable this season and they get the loser pick this week, which is Team Stewart. I just don’t see Stewart pulling an upset unless some people do not show up for K Dawson. This game should't be too close.

Debreceni vs. Hegeman

Score: 55-35 Hegeman

Hegeman is a much better all around team and unlike Jarboe they have an answer for Kyle Karaska with Nick Longo. Longo is just as athletic and can keep up with Kyle. Austin can cover Alex Kieleczawa, and Hegeman is much deeper than Debreceni, I can’t see Debreceni pulling back to back upsets.

Walsh vs Stevens

Score: 55-50 Stevens

I’m giving this one to Stevens with their great two guards Stevens and Rosa, who will be too much on the fast break for Walsh. The way Stevens can attack the hoop will get Walsh into foul trouble and they will hit their shots at the free throw line. Walsh may have the advantage on the glass, so for them to win they need to slow the pace of the game down and Ben and Tom need to hit their three pointers.

D Dawson vs Saraceno

Score: 55-48 D Dawson

The Dawson train keeps on rolling this week when they get Saraceno. Dawson needs to be able to get back on defense if Saraceno decides to speed the game up. Dawson has the depth on the bench that Saraceno does not. Doug will cover Conor and Ferro will cover Mitch. The only way Saraceno pulls this game off is if they drain some three pointers with Ferro, Roper, and Smith. They also have to get easy buckets on the fast break to succeed.