Game Previews: Friday, December 4

Cathedral (2-0) at Brebeuf (1-0)

It's been 19 years since Brebeuf beat Cathedral.  19.  In that 2001 season Brebeuf won twice, including the sectional final.  There will be no shame if Cathedral makes it an even 20, but this is the first time in a long while Brebeuf has had two players as good as Evan Altman and Billy Smith, for whom basketball is their sport.  

Cathedral, which will still be missing a couple of players to football, have their own star power in Tayshawn Comer, Vincent Brady and Pete Moe, and the underrated Jaxson Edwards.  On paper they bring in a lot of depth, even without the football players. 

Keep in mind the largest point spread in this series under coaches Jason Delaney and Todd Howard have been 9 points.  Tonight's game should live up to that. - jr

• Cathedral
  
  • Tayshawn Comer, 6'1" junior guard
  • Vincent Brady, 6'4" senior guard
  • Jaxson Edwards, 6'3" senior wing
  • Jake Davis, 6'6" sophomore forward (football), Jaron Tibbs, 6'4" sophomore wing (football), Jalen Johnson, 6'1" senior wing
  • Peter Moe, 6'8" junior center (transferred)
• Brebeuf
  
  • Evan Altman, 6'6" senior forward
  • Billy Smith, 6'6" junior wing
  • Austin Ezell, 6'0" senior guard

EDIT:  Conflicting report that Moe may no longer be with Cathedral.

Evansville Reitz (0-0) at Vincennes Lincoln (0-0)

Despite the reclassification of Khristian Lander to the 2020 class, Reitz returns enough talent to emerge out of Evansville come March, namely Owen Dease.  The senior forward must bring it every game now, but with Shippert and the Higgs brothers, they should have more ball movement.  With Reitz, it seems to come to can their defensive scheme create the tempo they want. - jr

• Evansville Reitz
  
  • Owen Dease, 6'6" senior forward
  • Gavin Shippert 6'6" junior forward
  • Ethan Higgs, 6'4" sernior foward
  • Isaac Higgs, 6'1" sophomore guard
• Vincennes Lincoln
  
  • Ethan Bushey, 6'4" senior forward
  • Noah Bushey, 5'11" senior guard
  • Payton Curry, 6'0" senior guard

South Bend St. Joseph (0-0) at South Bend Adams (1-0)

In a game loaded with senior talent and a Notre Dame commit, this one will boil down to outside shooting. Who knocks down the big shots? Also, Adams has a knack for turning teams over with their pressure D. Look for them to do this tonight too.  - zt

• South Bend St. Joseph
  
  • JR Konieczny, 6'7" senior wing (ND Commit)
  • Will Terry 6'5" senior, forward
  • Jack Futa, 6'5" senior guard
  • Adam O'Dell, 6'6" senior forward
• South Bend Adams
  
  • Quentez Columbus, 6'0" senior guard
  • Lynn King, 6'4" senior forward
  • Sidney Jefferies, 6'1" guard
  • Charles Worsham, 5'11" senior guard
  • Brayden Saxton, 6'1" senior guard

South Bend Riley (2-0) at Mishawaka Marian (1-0)

We know what Blake Wesley can do but he can't do it all himself. He looks to avenge a big loss last season to Marian, now with the help of transfer Isaiah Robinson. Marian has a tough young core that can beat you in a lot of ways. The key will be how Riley handles Marian's zone, and if Marian can control the pace. - zt

• South Bend Riley
  
  • Blake Wesley, 6'5" senior wing (ND Commit)
  • Jackson Copley, 6'3" senior guard
  • Phillip Robles, 5'9" senior guard
  • Davyion Anderson, 6'4" senior forward
  • Isaiah Robinson, 6'0" junior guard;
• Mishawaka Marian
  
  • Ky'rell Franklin - 6'5" Senior Forward
  • Richard Brooks - 6'2" Junior Guard
  • Kaleo Kakalia - 6'6" Junior Forward
  • Deaglan Sullivan - 5'10" Sophomore Guard
  • Dar'e'on Thornton - 6'4" Sophomore Forward