JunkD

Size down low and perimeter defense are their two big problem areas. But their trio of Siah Holifield, Brooks Ely and David McCorvey is tough. All three can shoot, finish through contact and get to the line well.

Mercer County points: Faulkner 20, Hager 16, Davis 10, Mink 8, Dow 8, Bartleson 4. East: Jones 16, Jackson 16, Harper 9, Smith 9, Ross 6, Pitney 3. East jumped out to an early lead, going 5/5 from three in the first 9 minutes. Had a good third quarter but Mercer made a run in the fourth. When a team makes a run against East it's tough for them to answer with ball movement. They tend to go one-on-one when the pressure is on, which hurts.

West is pretty solid offensively but can't prevent penetration on defense. Still, I think they're the favorites to win the 46th.