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USA Today HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL ALL-USA HONORABLE 1994 1995

November 28, 1994, Monday, FINAL EDITION
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL ACROSS THE USASECTION: SPORTS; Pg. 12CLENGTH: 5153 wordsALABAMA
Top players: Eddie Garrett, 6-9, Talladega County Central, 17; Terry Haynes, 6-5, Calera, 30; Bart Hycke, 5-11, Winfield, 29; Landon Litty, 6-1, Jr., Homewood, 21; Adrian Person, 6-6, Brantley, 20; Boyd Kaiser, 6-6, Vestavia Hills, 16; George Pickens, 6-6, Phillips (Birmingham), 16; Rod Roberts, 6-5, Carroll, 19; Greg Stolt, 6-9, Virgil I. Grissom, 18; Dewayne Thigpen, 6-4, Greenville, 18; Brian Williams, 6-2, Jeff Davis, 25; Taveres Williams, 6-9, Greenville, 11. Coach: William Brown, Parker (Birmingham), 841-282. Streak: Hartselle, 12. ALASKA
Top players: Chris Hamey, 6-4, Douglas, 12; Mao Tosi, 6-6, East, 14; Ty Whitt, 6-2, Delta Junction, 16; Keith Young, 5-9 1/2, Rango, 20; Kevin Young, 5-9 1/2, Rango, 20. Coach: Chuck White, East, 595-132. Streak: East, 11. ARIZONA
Top players: Mike Bibby, 6-1, Jr., Shadow Mountain, 23; Keitrick Brown, 6-0, Carl Hayden, 13; Devon Eason, 6-3, Rincon, 23; Lamont Long, 6-3, Jr., Corona del Sol, 13; Mike Mannix, 5-9, Sunnyslope, 18; Andy McClelland, 6-10, Corona del Sol, 9; Marcus Neal, 6-0, Flagstaff, 19; Silvester Rivers, 6-6, Mesa, 18.1; Seth Schuknecht, 6-6, Paradise Valley, 16; Derrick Wheaton, 6-0, Jr., McClintock, 14. Coach: Sam Duane, Corona del Sol, 595-238. Streak: Corona del Sol, 11. ARKANSAS
Top players: Mitchell Bolding, 6-3, Benton, 16; Nicki Bradford, 6-5, Jr., Fayetteville, 12; Keith Carter, 6-4, Perryville, 20; Adrian Chilliest, 6-5, Parkview, 12; Michael Cotton, 6-4, North Pulaski, 17; Dashonn Ford, 5-8, Jacksonville, 19; Festus Hawkins, 6-9, Jr., Dollarway, 15; Jay Henderson, 6-10, Fayetteville, 9; Quincy Lewis, 6-7, Parkview, 16; Adrian Peterson, 6-3, Oak Grove, 25; Jason Smith, 6-7, Palestine, 28; Ellios Swanigan, 6-8, Jr., Brinkley, 15; Ali Thompson, 6-4, Jonesboro, 18; Alex Webber, 6-11, Jr., Searcy, 9; Mario Woodson, 6-9, Lee (Marianna), 10. Coach: Robert Paynter, Ridgecrest, 748-393. Streak: Bradley, 25. CALIFORNIA
Top players: Marquette Alexander, 6-8, Jr., Balboa, 19; Ronnie Arch, 6-5, Crenshaw, 12; Michael Batiste, 6-8, Wilson (Long Beach), 20; Corey Benjamin, 6-6, Jr., Fontana, 18; D'Cean Bryant, 6-7, Lynwood, 17; Schea Cotton, 6-5, So., Mater Dei, 19; Calvin Criddle, 6-5, Fremont (Oakland), 16; Duane Curtis, 6-3, John Muir, 19; Damion Dawson, 6-1, Poly (Long Beach), 14; Steve Fleming, 6-4, Amador Valley, 13; Doug Gottlieb, 6-0, Tustin, 20; Rico Harris, 6-7, Temple City, 25; Corey Hazewood, 6-7, Kennedy (Sacramento), 23; Matt Jager, 6-6, Vista, 22; Tim Kennedy, 6-5, Junipero Serra, 20; Raymond King, 5-10, El Cerrito, 14; Art Lee, 5-11, North Hollywood, 18; Olujimi Mann, 6-5, Jr., Santa Ana Valley, 20; Jelani McCoy, 6-11, St. Augustine (San Diego), 22; Greg Minor, 6-3, Canyon Country-Canyon, 23; Paul Pierce, 6-6, Inglewood, 24; Tommy Prince, 6-6, Dominguez, 17; Donte Quinine, 6-6, Rowlands, 16; Shomario Richard, 6-1, Nogales, 26; Myron Richardson, 6-7, Elk Grove, 22; Ben Sanders, 6-3, Westchester, 15; Johnnie Sanders, 6-4, Franklin (Los Angeles), 26; Mark Seaton, 6-9, Servite, 13; Jarvis Turner, 6-6, Jr., South (Bakersfield), 16; Danny Walker, 6-1, Jr., Westchester, 18. Coach: Lou Cvijanovich, Santa Clara (Oxnard), 720-226. Streak: Ripon Christian, 20. COLORADO
Top players: Chauncey Billups, 6-3, George Washington, 32; Wondame Davis, 5-10, So., Manual, 11; Ryan DeAustin, 6-3, Lewis-Palmer, 12; Jeff Goodell, 6-1, Rocky Mountain, 19; Keith Grable, 6-1, Horizon, 15; Dean Grable, 6-1, Horizon, 13; Julian Hammond, 6-3, Aurora Christian, 34; Sean Kelly, 6-6, Grand Junction, 28; Brandon Patterson, 6-4, Arvada West, 16; Michael Ruffin, 6-8, Cherry Creek, 12. Coach: Dick Katte, Denver Christian, 544-124. Streak: Ridgway, 25. CONNECTICUT
Top players: Keith Bush, 5-11, Jr., Warren Harding, 16; Rob Corraro, 6-7, Xavier, 19; Eugene Davis, 5-11, Jr., Kolbe-Cathedral, 17; Jamar Dunmore, 6-7, Westhill, 16; Rashamel Jones, 6-4, Trinity Catholic, 23; Marques Lofton, 6-1, Jr., Bassick, 17; Sylvester McIntosh, 6-4, Notre Dame (Fairfield), 25; Harold Miller, 5-10, Holy Cross (Waterbury), 20; Kyle Phillips, 6-3, Jonathan Law, 17; Edmund Saunders, 6-9, So., Holy Cross Catholic, 18.Coach: Vito Montelli, St. Joseph, 545-219. Streak: Hartford Public, 10. DELAWARE
Top players: Mike Barlow, 6-4, Dover, 17; LeRon Cephas, 6-7, Jr., Sanford, 16; William Davis, 6-0, William Penn, 18; John Gordon, 5-11, St. Mark's, 16; DeCoursey Jamison, 6-5, Jr., Howard Career, 22; Gary Lumpkin, 6-3, William Penn, 16; Jermaine Medley, 6-0, So., Wilmington, 12; Laron Profit, 6-6, Caesar Rodney, 22; Ryan Victor, 5-10, Brandywine, 12; Tyson Waterman, 6-0, Sanford, 22. Coach: Gerald Peden, Cape Henlopen, 416-188. Streak: William Penn, 4. D.C.
Top players: Andre Baker, 6-6, Spingarn, 12; Leslie Ballard, 6-1, Wilson, 20; Todd Beeton, 6-0, Maret, 10; Michael Gill, 6-6, Dunbar, 17; Rashan Hilson, 6-3, St. John's, 10; Frank McQueen, 6-4, Dunbar, 12; Edward Sheffey, 6-0, Jr., Anacostia, 18; Xavier Singletary, 6-5, Jr., Dunbar, 10; Andre Thomas, 6-3, Jr., Anacostia, 17; Akbar Waheed, 6-3, Gonzaga, 12. Coach: Dick Meyers, Gonzaga, 467-231. Streak: Maret, 14. FLORIDA
Top players: Gary Anderson, 6-4, Ribault, 17; Myron Anthony, 6-6, So., Fletcher, 17; Luther Barnes, 6-6, Jr., South Miami, 16; Ashley Baumgardner, 6-7, John I. Leonard, 15; Des Baxter, 6-4, Jr., Port St. Joe, 17; Marvin Blye, 6-5, Bradford, 18; Dain Brown, 6-0, Boca Ciega, 21; Vince Carter, 6-5, Mainland, 25; Darius Cook, 6-8, Northwestern, 11; Charlie Cosby, 6-2, North Fort Myers, 20; Erik Crep, 6-7, Aquinas, 20.9; Duante Culpepper, 6-3, Vanguard, 13; Cliff Dubois, 5-11, Jupiter, 18; Ben Fleming, 6-0, Ribault, 15; Mike Gibbs, 6-9, Clay, 19; Martavious Houston, 6-2, Boyd Anderson, 16; Tim James, 6-7, Miami Northwestern, 18; Harold Johnson, 6-9, Cape Coral, 17; Ledarion Jones, 6-6, Bartow, 17; Alvin Jones Jr., 6-10, So., Kathleen, 12; Marcus Lawton, 6-4, Rutherford, 12; Roy Leath, 6-8, Lake Wales, 12; Josh Postorino, 6-0, Clearwater, 25; Eddie Shannon, 5-11, Cardinal Newman, 23; Toraino Taylor, 6-1, Rockledge, 21. Coach: Floyd Andrews, Lakes (Palm Beach), 547-182. Streak: Boyd Anderson, 21. GEORGIA
Top players: Shareef Abdur-Rahim, 6-9, Wheeler, 29; Vonteego Cummings, 6-3, Thomson, 25; Juan Gaston, 6-6, Columbia, 20; Carlos Hampton, 6-3, Pickens County, 37; Scott Johnson, 6-10, Lassiter, 21; Ricky Moore, 6-2, Westside, 18; Anton Reese, 6-2, Lithonia, 23; Antonio Reynolds, 6-6, Douglass, 22; Phillip Thomas, 6-0, Lithonia, 21; Tom Wideman, 6-9, Walton, 18. Coach: Ron Bradley, Loganville, 755-177. Streak: Marist, 32. HAWAII
Top players: Darnell Arceneaux, 6-3, Jr., St. Louis, 14; Richard Carlisle, 6-5, Jr., Iolani, 14; Jerome Carvalho, 6-6, Kalaheo, 12; B.J. Casteel, 6-3, Jr., Mililani, 16; Scott Kato, 6-5, Kalaheo, 10; Greg Miller, 6-6, Kalaheo, 14; Kawika Ordenstein, 6-2, St. Louis, 15; Kawika Tano, 6-2, University Lab, 11; Donny Utu, 6-1, Punahou, 11; Wesley Westpratt, 6-5, Jr., Punahou, 11. Coach: Jim Allegre, Radford, 612-314. Streak: Iolani, 24. IDAHO
Top players: Cameron Cook, 5-10, Carey, 20; David Cunningham, 6-2, Lapwai, 25; Brian Gardner, 6-2, Fruitland, 18; Jared Gehring, 6-6, American Falls, 18; Robbie Jordan, 6-3, Highland (Pocatello), 12; Brian Russell, 6-4, Lake City, 15; Justin Sant, 6-2, North Gem, 17; Rob Smith, 6-1, Borah, 13; Trenton Whiting, 6-0, Kuna, 13; Kyle York, 6-1, Priest River, 20. Coach: Ozzie Kanikkeberg, Genesee, 567-411. Streak: Malad, 21. ILLINOIS
Top players: Larry Allaway, 6-0, Jr., King, 14; Hector Barnes, 5-10, Jr., Centralia, 14; Gary Bell, 6-5, Joliet Township, 24; Britt Booker, 6-0, Brother Rice, 12; Brian Cardinal, 6-7, Unity (Tolono), 22; Kyle Cartmill, 6-0, Quincy, 19; Willie Coleman, 6-1, Manual, 13; Delvin Dixon, 6-0, Rockford East, 17; Meechie Edwards, 6-0, Peoria Central, 12; Ronnie Fields, 6-3, Jr., Farragut, 20; Corey Garcia, 6-8, Collinsville, 17; Kevin Garnett, 6-11, Farragut, 26; Rico Hill, 6-6, Brother Rice, 12; Monte Jenkins, 6-5, Rock Island, 14; Luke Kiss, 6-1, Geneseo, 13; J.R. Koch, 6-10, Morton, 21; Jason Kreiling, 6-4, Mendota, 15; John Lott, 6-5, Thornridge, 20; Jon Luchetti, 6-7, Boylan, 13; Marcus Mason, 6-5, Woodruff, 16; Sergio McClain, 6-3, So., Manual, 7; Nazr Mohammed, 6-10, Kenwood, 17; Matt Moran, 6-7, Pekin, 26; Micah Ogburn, 6-0, Illinois Valley Central, 20; Jason Ohlsen, 6-1, Geneseo, 13; Elvir Ovcina, 7-0, Sycamore, 15; Mike Robinson, 6-6, Jr., Richwoods, 29; Tyron Triplett, 6-1, Jr., St. Martin de Porres, 13; Travis Wallbaum, 6-7, Jr., A-C Central, 14; Chris Wright, 6-5, Edwardsville, 16. Coach: Bill Barry, Marengo, 638-332. Streak: Manual, 16. INDIANA
Top players: Thomas Cooper, 6-4, Wallace, 18; Jaraan Cornell, 6-3, Jr., Clay, 17; Duany Duany, 6-5, Bloomington North, 24; Michael Edison, 6-2, Plymouth, 22; Alan Eldridge, 6-1, Wayne, 16; Brody Ewert, 6-8, Warsaw, 17; Brett Fedak, 6-6, Merrillville, 16; Damon Frierson, 6-4, Ben Davis, 17; Travis Inskeep, 6-1, Madison, 18; Courtney James, 6-7, Ben Davis (DNP last season); Jack Owens, 6-0, George Washington, 15; Mike Renfro, 6-3, Beech Grove, 20; Eric Riggs, 6-1, Brownsburg, 22; Eric Wahl, 6-5, Frankfort, 13; Marcus Wilson, 6-3, Riley, 23. Coach: Bill Stearman, Columbus North, 701-367. Streak: Clay, 9. IOWA
Top players: Zeron Flemister, 6-6, West (Sioux City), 19; Nathan Frese, 6-1, Benton Community, 18; Chris Harmsen, 6-7, Northeast, 19; Andrew Hill, 6-6, Lincoln (Des Moines), 17; Dean Oliver, 5-10, So., Mason City, 19; Cory Parker, 6-4, Guthrie Center, 26; Tyler Peterson, 6-11, Washington, 16; Kory Petzenhauser, 6-4, Southern Cal, 22; Glenn Phillips, 6-4, North (Des Moines), 15; Matt Schiltz, 6-5, Dowling, 17; Jason Skoda, 6-5, Decorah, 20; Adam Spanich, 6-7, Regis, 23; Matt Sundblad, 6-2, Johnston, 20; Jason Van Meeteren, 6-9, Sheldon, 11; Matt Woodley, 5-11, Valley, 16. Coach: John Westphal, Humboldt, 499-251. Streak: Pomeroy-Palmer, 27. KANSAS
Top players: Josh Alexander, 6-2, Jr., McPherson, 11; Manny Dies, 6-8, South (Wichita), 14; Clayton Dye, 6-4, Rose Hill, 22; DeAngelo Evans, 5-10, Jr., Collegiate (Wichita), 16; Jay Heldrick, 6-5, Beloit, 22; Kenny Kossow, 5-9, Marysville, 10; Sean Rhodes, 6-10, Northwest (Wichita), 12; Chaz Smith, 6-6, Hayden (Topeka), 12; Jamall Walker, 6-0, South (Wichita), 9.8; Kris Weems, 6-2, Schlagle (Kansas City), 18. Coach: Nick Dawson, Lyndon, 550-223. Streak: McPherson, 25. KENTUCKY
Top players: Lamont Barnes, 6-8, Jr., University Heights, 12; J.P. Blevins, 6-1, Fr., Metcalfe County, 15; Tim Couch, 6-3, Jr., Leslie County, 29; Todd Cox, 6-7, Harlan, 12; Scott Gradney, 6-8, Ballard, 12; Jeremy Hall, 5-11, Allen Central, 19; Joe Harney, 6-3, Holy Cross (Covington), 19; Frank Lee, 6-2, Boyd County, 25; Matt Montague, 6-1, Jr., Louisville Male, 12; Vondale Morton, 6-5, Lexington Catholic, 20; Shawn Myrick, 5-11, Mason County, 21; Wayne Poynter, 6-2, Warren Central, 22; Charlie Taylor, 5-9, Pleasure Ridge Park, 10; Charles Thomas, 6-4, Harlan, 20; Ryan Wilson, 6-8, Williamsburg, 30. Coach: Nolan Barger, Tates Creek, 456-206. Streak: Fairdale, 11. LOUISIANA
Top players: Lionel Brown, 6-3, Jr., Opelousas, 19; Lonnie Cooper, 6-4, McCall, 24; Lester Earl, 6-8, Jr., Glen Oaks, 18; Troy Green, 5-10, White Castle, 24; Larry Hall, 5-11, North DeSoto, 34; Isaac Hawkins, 6-8, Istrouma, 15; Dwayne Jones, 6-3, Jr., Woodlawn, 26; Kenny Maryland, 6-3, Ellender, 16; Talance Sawyer, 6-3, Bastrop, 28; Kendrick Spruel, 6-8, Redemptorist, 18; Jonathan Sykes, 6-7, Peabody, 17; Titus Warmsley, 5-10, Bishop Sullivan, 16. Coach: Jimmy Leach, Florien, 626-210. Streak: Southern University Lab, 19. MAINE
Top players: Andy Bedard, 6-2, Maine Central, 32; Luther Clay, 6-8, Maine Central, 17; T.J. Caouette, 6-6, Jr., Winthrop, 27; Chris Funk, 6-5, Caribou, 20; Josh Nash, 6-4, Medomak Valley, 22. Coach: Ordman Alley, Jonesport-Beals, 430-130. Streak: Schenck, 22. MARYLAND
Top players: Travone Broadway, 6-4, Walbrook, 21; Louis Bullock, 6-2, Laurel Baptist, 26; Guy Butler, 6-7, Lake Clifton, 18; Joseph Childress, 5-10, National Christian, 21; Tony Christie, 6-7, St. John's at Prospect Hall, 29; Reggie Frazier, 6-4, Lake Clifton, 18; Blanchard Hurd, 6-7, Milford Mill, 23; Nate James, 6-6, Jr., St. John's at Prospect Hall, 22; Andrius Jurkunas, 6-9, St. John's at Prospect Hall, 20; Mark Karcher, 6-4, So., St. Frances, 21; Patrick Ngongba, 6-6, Jr., Mount Hebron, 10; Tommy Polley, 6-4, Jr., Dunbar, 10; Darryl Presley, 6-6, DeMatha, 13; Shawnta Rogers, 5-5, Lake Clifton, 20; Billy Wells, 6-2, Dunbar, 14. Coach: Morgan Wootten, DeMatha, 1,038-157. Streak: Milford Mill, 23. MASSACHUSETTS
Top players: Pat Bradley, 6-2, Everett, 23; Matt Christensen, 6-10, Belmont, 18; Mike Edwards, 5-9, Rindge & Latin, 18; Randell Jackson, 6-11, The Winchendon School, 15; Monty Mack, 6-2, Jr., South Boston, 25; Diego McClain, 5-9, Holy Name (Worcester), 21; Frankie Patten, 5-7, Trinity Catholic, 21; Scoonie Penn, 5-10, Salem, 27; Wayne Turner, 6-3, Beaver Country Day, 27; Marcus Wills, 6-2, New Bedford, 24. Coach: Skip Karam, Durfee, 646-149. Streak: Duxbury, 16. MICHIGAN
Top players: Ron Banks, 6-5, Jr., Sexton, 21; Shane Battier, 6-7, So., Detroit Country Day, 13; Julian Bonner, 6-1, University of Detroit Jesuit 6-1, 17; Jason Klein, 6-7, Grosse Ile, 22; Edward Norvell, 6-0, Murray-Wright, 17; Morris Peterson, 6-6, Northwestern (Flint), 14; Brian Ponder, 6-2, Cooley, 16; Terrance Roberson, 6-8, Buena Vista, 17; Guy Rucker, 6-10, John Glenn (Westland), 15; Jason Singleton, 6-6, Aquinas, 18; Antonio Smith, 6-8, Northern (Flint), 15; Robert Traylor, 6-7, Murray-Wright, 21; Demetrius VanSyckle, 6-7, Battle Creek Central, 21; Winfred Walton, 6-8, Jr., Pershing, 17; Albert White, 6-6, Inkster, 20. Coach: Chuck Turner, Battle Creek Central, 467-178. Streak: Lake Shore (St. Clair Shores), 28. MINNESOTA
Top players: Chad Bey, 6-7, Mounds View, 14; Jon Bryant, 6-2, Armstrong, 17; James Bunch, 6-9, Jr., Brooklyn Center, 21; Daniel Fischer, 6-4, Bagley, 20; Nate Holmstadt, 6-8, Monticello, 24; Brady Larson, 6-0, St. Francis, 18; Shane Linehan, 6-3, Woodbury, 24; Kevin Loge, 6-9, Jr., Morris, 16; Robert Mestas, 6-1, Roosevelt, 16; Adrian Patterson, 6-5, Washburn, 20; Chris Rainey, 6-5, Minneapolis North, 18; Tony Rampton, 6-11, Waseca, 17; Kyle Sanden, 6-10, Jr., Thief River Falls, 18; Mike Spencer, 6-1, Bloomington Jefferson, 19; James Ware, 6-4, Hopkins, 16. Coach: Bob McDonald, Chisholm, 634-263. Streak: Washburn, 17. MISSISSIPPI
Top players: Brian Adams, 6-5, Jr., Piney Woods, 14; Mario Bland, 6-6, Jr., Callaway, 18; Leroy Buchanan, 6-3 1/2, Marshall (Tchula), 28; Trey Bullet, 6-4 1/2, St. Andrew's, 18; Maurice Carter, 6-5, Forest Hill, 21; Brion Cooper, 6-2, Gulfport, 16; Michael DeGruy, 6-1, Harrison Central, 23; Sam Funches, 6-8, Murrah, 18; Torrey Harris, 6-9 1/2, Piney Woods, 10; Aldo Hudson, 6-0, Murrah, 23; Kelland Payton, 6-10, Biloxi, 14; Anthony Richards, 6-8, Mendenhall, 22; Early Smith, 6-8, Starkville, 10; Quentin Smith, 6-8 1/2, Jr., Vicksburg, 14; Tyrone Washington, 6-10 1/2, Gentry, 15. Coach: Sam Richey, Baldwyn, 694-283. Streak: Northeast Jones and Durrant, 24. MISSOURI
Top players: Matt Boniak, 6-8, So., De Smet, 10; Chris Carawell, 6-7, Jr., Cardinal Ritter, 13; Bill Cody, 6-8, Chaminade, 19; Derek Hood, 6-7, Kansas City Central, 15; Tyronn Lue, 5-11, Raytown, 22; Brad Moulder, 6-6, Camdenton, 18; Kenny Price, 6-4, Glendale, 11; Ryan Robertson, 6-4, St. Charles West, 23; Antonio Sykes, 5-9, Portageville, 19; Markese Watkins, 6-8, Vashon, 14; Loren Woods, 7-0, Jr., Cardinal Ritter, 12. Coach: Bud Lathrop, Raytown South, 723-220. Streak: Lockwood, 19. MONTANA
Top players: John Batt, 6-3, Big Sky, 18; John Lazosky, 6-7, Billings West, 16; Jerry Lei, 6-7, Broadus, 16; Matt Seidensticker, 6-4, Shelby, 25; Danny Sprinkle, 6-3, Helena, 19; Gabe Walker, 5-11, Jr., Dillon, 17; Travis Walker, 6-1, Plentywood, 28.5; Mike Warhank, 6-3, Great Falls, 17. Coach: Pat O'Connor, Billings, 454-174. Streak: Reed Point, 22. NEBRASKA
Top players: Mike Bargen, 6-6, Lincoln East, 17; Greg Gerlach, 6-7, Lincoln Northeast, 14; Justin Haynes, 6-3, Jr., Sterling, 14; Joey James, 6-1, Bellevue West, 17; Donnie Johnson, 6-5, Omaha Central, 15; Alton Mason, 6-0, Jr., Lincoln Northeast, 13; Alvin Mitchell, 6-0, Burke (Omaha), 24; Kevin Mungin, 6-7, Papillion-Lavista, 15; T.J. Pugh, 6-9, Creighton Prep, 22; Ben Reis, 6-1, Jr., Norfolk, 22; Eric Strand, 6-8, Central Catholic (Grand Island), 18; Lindley Thompson, 6-2, Jr., Paxton, 19. Coach: Larry Gilson, Maxwell, 490-182; Larry Coorts, Adams, 490-204. Streak: Wahoo, 19. NEVADA
Top players: Dan Brotherson, 6-2, Virgin Valley, 21; Kenyatta Clyde, 6-7, Las Vegas, 21; Zach Coughlin, 6-4, Reno, 24; Aaron Henderson, 6-2, Jr., Cheyenne, 15; Mike Johnson, 6-0, Rancho, 20; Shonray Johnson, 6-1, Cheyenne, 18; Eric McCauley, 6-0, Green Valley, 12; Nathan Miller, 6-6, Durango, 16; Jason Neeser, 6-3, South Tahoe, Calif., 15; Chris Rand, 6-4, Carson City, 18; Ra'oof Sadat, 6-7, Jr., Durango, 19; Larry Treadwell, 6-4, Rancho, 21. Coach: Tom Orlich, South Tahoe, Calif., 405-126. Streak: Pahranagat, 18. NEW HAMPSHIRE
Top players: Shawn Bachelder, 6-4, Milford, 19; Matt Chotkowski, 6-6, Concord, 18; Mike Faucher, 5-9, Lebanon, 15; Keith Friel, 6-4, Jr., Oyster River, 13; Shannon Gallagher, 6-5, Plymouth, 18; Mike Jean, 6-3, Pinkerton, 12; Jaime Leflem, 6-5, Con-Val, 23; Eric O'Brien, 6-1, Jr., Alton, 15; Steve Santy, 6-4, Lisbon, 20; Mike Sullivan, 6-2, Jr., Calvary Christian, 16. Coach: Lang Metcalf, Lebanon, 440-196. Streak: Portsmouth, 21. NEW JERSEY
Top players: Malik Allen, 6-9, Jr., Shawnee, 17; Eugene Atkinson, 6-5, St. Anthony, 15; Abel Barnard, 6-6, Atlantic City, 14; Radee Benson, 6-5, St. Patrick, 14; Geoff Billet, 6-0, Christian Brothers, 21; David Capers, 6-4, St. Peter's (New Brunswick), 21; John Celestand, 6-2, Piscataway, 15; Mike DeRockis, 6-1, McCorristin, 16; Brian Earl, 6-2, Shawnee, 15; Greg Hamond, 6-6, Washington Township, 21; Robert Haskins, 6-6, Rancocas Valley, 15; Shaheen Holloway, 5-10, Jr., St. Patrick, 25; Nate Johnson, 6-6, Jr., Camden, 20; Brian Lynch, 6-6, Jr., Christian Brothers, 13; Rashon Mickins, 6-1, Elizabeth, 11; Todd Palmer, 6-8, Jr., Don Bosco (Ramsey), 20; Anthony Perry, 6-3, So., St. Anthony, 14; Duane Prince, 6-4, Manalapan, 19; Roderick Smith, 6-8, Boro (Freehold), 17; Tim Thomas, 6-9, Jr., Catholic (Paterson), 22. Coach: Dick O'Connell, Rutgers Prep, 672-303. Streak: Orange, 10. NEW MEXICO
Top players: James Borrego, 6-3, Jr., Albuquerque Academy, 16; A.J. Bramlett, 6-9, La Cueva, 21; Thomas Chavez, 5-9, Rio Grande, 20; Taymon Domzalski, 6-10, New Mexico Military, 24; Freidrich Gonzalez, 6-8, New Mexico Military, 18; Shaun Jameson, 6-2, Cliff, 24; Ryan McDermott, 6-8, Jr., Alamogordo, 10; David Moseley, 6-4, Jr., Mayfield, 18; Jarvis Mullahon, 6-3, Jr., Navaho Pine, 28; Kenny Thomas, 6-9, Albuquerque, 21; Malik Waters, 6-2, Ruidoso, 25. Coach: Ralph Tasker, Hobbs, 1,042-277. Streak: Cliff, 30. NEW YORK
Top players: Norris Bell, 6-5, Hempstead, 16; Ryan Blackwell, 6-8, Sutherland, 27; Mark Blount, 7-0, New Rochelle, 18; Charlton Clarke, 6-1, St. Raymond, 17; Ryan Cochrane, 5-11, Cardinal O'Hara, 21; Willie Dersch, 6-5, Jr., Holy Cross (Manhattan), 16; Chester Felps, 6-1, Nyack, 16; Larry Ford, 5-11, Hempstead, 15; Devin Johnson, 6-6, Albany, 18; Stephon Marbury, 6-1, Lincoln (Brooklyn), 26; Stanley Martin, 6-4, Westbury, 22; Jason Mathias, 6-3, Amsterdam, 18; Courtney Miles, 6-3, Julia Richman, 27; Todd Myles, 6-4, Paul Robeson, 23; Richard Parker, 6-4, Manhattan Center, 21; Wally Sczerbiak, 6-4, Cold Spring Harbor, 30; Shammgod Wells, 5-11, LaSalle (Manhattan), 14; Darnell Williams, 6-4, Nazareth, 19; Tim Winn, 5-8, Jr., LaSalle (Niagara Falls) 20; Antoni Wyche, 6-5, Bishop Gibbons, 16. Coach: Jack Curran, Archbishop Molloy, 667-101. Streak: Hamilton, 19. NORTH CAROLINA
Top players: Ian Adams, 6-2, Wilkes Central, 23; Billy Anderson, 6-4, West Caldwell, 17; Courtney Alexander, 6-5, Jordan, 29; Cuncho Brown, 6-6, Parkland, 17; Joey Bryson, 6-3, West Henderson, 26; Shon Coleman, 6-6, Jr., West Iredell, 32; Chavis Cowan, 6-3, West Rowan, 12; Clifford Gray, 6-4 1/2, A.L. Brown, 15; Antawn Jamison, 6-8, Providence, 21; Tyrone Outlaw, 6-7, Person, 22; Curtis Pass, 6-4, Reidsville, 18; Troy Smith, 6-3, Rose, 14; Teto Simpson, 6-5, Rose, 15; Melvin Whitaker, 6-7, Garner, 15; Vincent Whitt, 6-5, Jr., Dudley, 18. Coach: Paul Jones, Kinston, 648-263. Streak: Reidsville, 30. NORTH DAKOTA
Top players: Joe Bearstail, 6-1, Bismarck, 11; Hunter Berg, 5-11, Grenora 20; Dan Glasser, 6-1, Dickinson, 16; Chad Hall, 5-10, Harvey, 21; Scott Hanson, 6-1, Dakota Prairie-Tolna, 23; Kelly Howe, 6-4, Century, 12; Jesse Jacobsen, 6-5, Shanley, 16; Dustin Johnson, 6-3, Jr., Devils Lake, 18; John Maus, 6-1, Hatton, 27; Jesse Vliem, 6-5, Hettinger, 18. Coach: Ed Beyer, Hillsboro, 635-169. Streak: Ryan, 27. OHIO
Top players: Jami Bosley, 6-0, Jackson (Massillon), 23; Neshaun Coleman, 6-3, St. John's (Toledo), 15; Jeremy Conkle, 6-1, Ridgewood, 20; Tom Fox, 6-7, St. Ignatius, 16; Kevin Finefrock, 5-11, Canton Central Catholic, 18; Matt Gladieux, 6-3, Rossford, 26; Cory Griggs, 6-0, Wauseon, 17; LaSean Howard, 6-6, Scott, 18; Corey Jackson, 6-3, Madison, 16; Melvin Levett, 6-4, Euclid, 20; Adam Larrick, 6-1, Elyria, 20; Ron Mantini, 6-7, Jr., Lorain Catholic, 23; Nate Schindewolf, 6-4, Jr., Manchester, 24; Todd Sands, 6-7, Centerburg, 21; Anthony Stacey, 6-4, Midview, 20; Damon Stringer, 5-11, Cleveland Heights, 19; Shaun Stonerook, 6-6, Westerville North, 19; Jerome Taylor, 6-3, Jr., Bedford, 13; Sean Tucker, 6-7, Madison (Mansfield), 17; Damion Washington, 6-3, Waite (Toledo), 20; Estaban Weaver, 6-3, So., Bishop Hartley, 20. Coach: Richard Kortokrax, Kalida, 560-203. Streak: Villa Angela-St. Joseph, 17. OKLAHOMA
Top players: Joe Adkins, 6-1, Jr., John Marshall, 21; Zac Bennett, 6-8, Tulsa Union, 18; Jeremy Callison, 5-10, Jr., Ketchum, 17; Casey Cartwright, 6-4, Midwest City, 15; Zac Cazzelle, 6-4, Jr., Ripley, 25; Kevin Jones, 6-4, Northeast, 20; Estell Laster, 6-3, Jr., Northwest, 20; Brandon Loyd, 6-1, Memorial, 19; Rod Masters, 6-3, Edmond North, 20; Derrick Moore, 6-1, Ardmore, 16; Joe Patmon, 6-5, Jr., Midwest City, 7; Eric Perry, 5-10, Jr., Putnam City, 16; G.G. Smith, 6-0, Cascia Hall, 22; Renzi Stone, 6-9, Jr., Jenks, 7; Derrick Thomas, 6-7, Jr., Washington (Tulsa), 8; Julian Washington, 6-3, Cascia Hall, 19. Coach: Henry Roland, Beggs, 731-141. Streak: Texhoma, 23. OREGON
Top players: Don Carter, 7-0, Corbett, 13; Earl Clark, 6-1, Benson, 13.5; Jason Franklin, 6-4, Benson, 15; Thalo Green, 6-7, Jr., South Salem, 11; David Jackson, 6-3, Jr., Wilson (Portland), 9; Tyrone Manlove, 6-3, Jr., Wilson (Portland), 15; Michael Marion, 6-5, So., Woodrow Wilson; Matt Santangelo, 6-1, Portland Central Catholic, 19; A.D. Smith, 6-8, Churchill, 20; K'Zell Wesson, 6-5, Jefferson (Portland), 21. Coach: Barry Adams, South Salem, 566-262. Streak: Corbett, 16. PENNSYLVANIA
Top players: Rafal Bigus, 6-11, Archbishop Carroll, 17; Rasheed Brokenborough, 6-4, University City, 24; Howard Brown, 6-3, Pottstown, 18; Kobe Bryant, 6-4, Jr., Lower Merion, 19; Ray Carroll, 6-3, Chester, 16; Kevin Covert, 6-2, Neshannock, 27; Marcus DeShields, 6-2, York, 14; Tom Hauer, 6-3, Sun Valley, 29; Johnny Gordon, 5-7, Jr., Loyalsock, 19; Vince Graham, 5-8, Belle Vernon, 27; Phil Hickey, 6-11, Wellsboro, 25; Andre Howard, 6-6, Overbrook, 23; Travar Johnson, 6-7, Ridley, 11; Lari Ketner, 6-9, Roman Catholic, 14; Perry Kringe, 6-2, Jr., Hazelton Area, 11; Monty Lattimer, 5-10, Sto-Rox, 26; Gabe Lewullis, 6-3, Allentown Central Catholic, 20; Alvin Maloy, 6-5, Jeannette, 18; Randy Maultsby, 6-0, Chester, 11; Shawn Penn, 6-5, Allen, 17; Raheen Richardson, 6-5, Harrisburg, 11; Eric Roberson, 6-3, Penn Hills, 17; Jed Ryan, 6-6, Cathedral Prep, 18; Peter Sauer, 6-7, Shady Side Academy, 26; Justin Stewart, 6-5, Hempfield (Landisville), 20; Terrell Stokes, 6-0, Simon Gratz, 10. Coach: Don Graham, Pittsburgh Central Catholic, 725-398. Streak: Scotland, 17. RHODE ISLAND
Top players: Marc Bayha, 5-10, Jr., Toll Gate, 15; Ryan Cawley, 6-2, Rogers, 13; Bob Dyer, 5-10, La Salle, 8; Roland Hannah, 6-5, Hope, 20; Terrell Mann, 6-2, St. Raphael, 14; Jonathan McClark, 6-5, Jr., La Salle, 17; Ken Michin, 6-9, Bishop Hendricken, 12; Marcus Reilly, 6-0, Cranston West, 10; Bill Robinson, 6-3, Jr., West Warwick, 14; Mike Triplett, 6-2, Rogers, 10; Arondae Washington, 6-0, Jr., Hope, 15. Coach: Dan Sylvester, West Warwick, 490-267. Streak: West Warwick, 8. SOUTH CAROLINA
Top players: William Gallman, 6-5, Chester, 27; Patrick Garner, 6-8, Wade Hampton (Greenville) 18; Joe Hamilton, 6-0, Macedonia, 20; Tim Heskett, 6-2, Jr., Lexington, 13; Harold Jamison, 6-7, Holly Hill-Roberts, 18; Leonard Johnson, 6-10, Eau Claire, 12; Shane McCravy, 6-0, Dorman, 15; B.J. McKie, 6-1, Irmo, 22; Jermaine O'Neal, 6-9, Jr., Eau Claire, 16; Cedric Weber, 6-6, W.J. Keenan, 14. Coach: Taft Watson, Terrell's Bay, 724-280. Streak: Eau Claire, 21. SOUTH DAKOTA
Top players: Chris Janssen, 6-5, Emery, 23; Chris Maxwell, 6-3, Parkston, 17; Josh McNames, 5-8, DeSmet, 10; Jason Nelson, 6-1, Yankton, 16; Brian Norberg, 6-2, Watertown, 16; Troy Piatkowski, 6-4, Stevens, 15; Jim Schroeder, 6-8, Tulare, 19; John Travnicek, 6-2, Scotland, 23. Coach: Larry Luitjens, Custer, 462-171. Streak: Warner, 18. TENNESSEE
Top players: Joseph Amonett, 6-6, Pickett County, 22; Ben Coles, 6-8, Montgomery Bell, 15; Dorian Davis, 6-7, Hillcrest, 26; Aaron Green, 6-4, Sweetwater, 17; Charles Hathaway, 6-9, Jr., Hillwood; Jovann Johnson, 6-2, So., Science Hill, 16; Scott Moore, 6-11, Smith County, 18; Oliver Simmons, 6-9, David Lipscomb, 26; Bubba Smith, 6-4, Hendersonville, 23; Maurice Strong, 6-8, East (Memphis), 12; Marlon Towns, 6-4, Fairley, 24; Brandon Webster, 6-6, White House, 29; Rodney West, 6-10, Oneida, 17.0; Brandon Wharton, 6-4, Overton, 15. Coach: Dickie Warren, Sullivan Central, 845-350. Streak: Science Hill, 17. TEXAS
Top players: Glendon Alexander, 6-4, Jr., Newman Smith, 32; Stanley Bonewitz, 6-2, East Central (San Antonio), 26; Jerald Brown, 6-8, Aldine, 19; Kris Clack, 6-4, Austin, 19; Michael Colter, 6-1, Bowie, 18; Jon Day, 6-9, McCullough, 14; Bobby Joe Evans, 6-9, McKinney, 24; Ceedric Goodwin, 6-7, Coronado, 18; Richard Johnson, 6-4, Garland, 23; Princeton Parks, 6-5, Eastern Hills, 19; Gabe Ramirez, 6-8, Judson, 17; Omar Sneed, 6-6, Westbrook, 20; Brad Stricker, 6-10, Devine, 26; Quincey Turner, 6-2, South Garland, 19; DeJuan Vasquez, 6-4, Reagan, 19; Damian Walker, 6-7, Lincoln, 16; Robert Washington, 6-5, Jr., Carter, 25. Coach: Bill Krueger, Clear Lake, 1,036-237. Streak: Krum, 37. UTAH
Top players: Brett Allen, 6-6, Bountiful, 17.1; Beau Archibald, 6-5, Timpview, 16; Lance Barnes, 6-8, Bingham, 13; Eric Baugh, 5-10, Mountain Crest, 15; Justin Bradley, 6-9, Emery, 14; Nathan Cooper, 6-5, Timpview, 19; Todd Christensen, 6-1, Highland, 18.0; Jeff Johnson, 6-4, Jr., Murray, 17; Brent Moore, 6-5, Ogden, 18; David Nielsen, 6-4, Jr., Brighton, 13; Joel Ockey, 6-5, Payson, 18; Dustin Pearce, 6-4, Hunter, 17; Adam Sharp, 6-0, Alta, 16; Jeremy Sorenson, 6-5, Bingham, 11; Brad Willden, 6-4, Alta, 12. Coach: George Sluga, Bingham, 388-183. Streak: Highland, 7. VERMONT
Top players: Josh Allbee, 5-10, Bellows Falls Union, 30;
6-5, Mount St. Joseph, 15. Coach: Dave Fredrickson, Mount Anthony Union, 447-217. Streak: Windsor, 13. VIRGINIA
Top players: Reggie Bassette, 6-8, Highland Springs, 11; Kenny Brown, 5-8, Booker T. Washington, 15; D.J. Dunbar, 6-2, Churchland, 20; Brett Harper, 6-2, Kecoughtan, 16; Ty Hash, 6-4, Pulaski County, 18; Derrick Hines, 5-8, William Fleming, 16; Ossie Jones, 6-3, St. Stephen's/St. Agnes, 23; Chris King, 6-3, Gar-Field, 17; Antric Klaiber, 6-9, Episcopal (Alexandria), 19; William Lam, 6-5, Spotswood, 21; Michael Martin, 6-1, Martinsville, 22; Matt Matheny, 6-4, Cave Spring, 22; Mike McFarland, 6-3, Oak Hill, 21; Ron Mercer, 6-7, Oak Hill, 25; Robbi Moose, 6-4, Warren County, 20; Marc Smith, 6-0, Wakefield, 16; Matt Whalen, 6-5, Frank Cox, 19; Melvin Whitaker, 6-9 1/2, Oak Hill, 21; Rob Williams, 5-10, Oak Hill, 15; Percy White, 6-6, William Monroe, 18. Coach: Warren Rutledge, Benedictine, 823-281. Streak: William Monroe, 22. WASHINGTON
Top players: Gerry Boston, 6-1, Garfield (Seattle), 12; Terik Brown, 6-0, Mercer Island, 20; Matt Halverson, 6-7, Juanita, 13; Michael Johnson, 6-5, So., Ballard, 20; Jeff Knoll, 6-11, Mercer Island, (injured last season); Dave Mott, 6-7, Wenatchee, 15; Andre Pleasant, 6-5, Decatur, 15; Jimmie Rainwater, 6-6, Chief Sealth, 22; Tywrone Still, 6-5, Jr., Nathan Hale, 15; David Sturing, 7-1, Lake Washington, 10; Jason Terry, 6-1, Franklin, 16; Donald Watts, 6-5, Lake Washington, 22. Coach: Ed Pepple, Mercer Island, 635-212. Streak: Zillah, 11. WEST VIRGINIA
Top players: Donnie Adkins, 6-4, Woodrow Wilson, 15; Chuckie Baker, 6-3, Williamson, 15; Deric Blevins, 6-3, Pike View, 21; Deon Dobbs, 6-4, Fairmont, 15; Bobby Fowler, 6-2, Vinson, 19; Cornelius Jackson, 6-4, Jr., Oak Hill, 22; Jacob Kendrick, 6-6, Brooke, 14; Shane Mallett, 6-7, Wheeling Park, 19; Randy Moss, 6-5, DuPont, 22; Melvin Myers, 6-3, East Bank, 17; Gene Nabors, 6-2, Woodrow Wilson, 17; Greg Richardson, 6-1, Morgantown, 11; Jamie Riggs, 6-4, Ceredo-Kenova, 16; Shane Runyon, 6-4, Tolsia, 16.3; David Starr, 6-5, Matewan, 24; Ronnie Wells, 6-2, Bluefield, 10; Wes White, 6-8, Jr., Gilbert, 10. Coach: Bob Burton, Paden City, 480-243. Streak: Oceana, 14. WISCONSIN
Top players: Aaron Buckowski, 6-3, Kimberly, 19; Scott Effertz, 5-11, Ladysmith, 21; Diante Flenorl, 6-7, Rufus King, 9; Javan Goodman, 6-8, Lutheran (Racine), 19; Joe Harmsen, 6-9, Goodrich, 17; Matt Hill, 6-10, Catholic Memorial, 11; Roderick Johnson, 6-5, Marshall (Milwaukee), 19; Jarrod Lovette, 6-10, Blair-Taylor, 21; Sam Okey, 6-7, Cassville, 26; Corey Reed, 5-10, Rufus King, 12; Joe Robinson, 6-3, Marshall (Milwaukee), 12; Brad Tice, 6-10, St. Mary Central, 11. Coach: Fred Kestly, Pulaski, 495-249. Streak: Cassville, 27. WYOMING
Top players: Andy Anderson, 6-9, Natrona County, 12; Kevin Carrico, 6-8, Rawlins, 13; Craig Ferris, 6-2, Ethete-Wyoming Indian, 20; Mark Hallock, 6-4, Kelly Walsh, 20; Casey Jones, 6-4, Saratoga, 16; Josh Kalinowski, 6-1, Natrona County, 10; Mike Mamot, 6-2, Kelly Walsh, 12; Corte McGuffey, 6-0, Riverton, 13; Jeremy Ward, 6-7, Cheyenne East, 15; Rory Williams, 6-2, Campbell County, 12. Coach: Ed Reed, Snake River, 327-232. Streak: Star Valley, 17. -- ABOUT THIS PAGE: Today's state-by-state report is a preseason look at high school boys basketball. Included in each state's list are the top players (seniors unless noted), with height, school and last season's scoring average, winningest active coach and school with the longest current winning streak.-- CONTRIBUTING: Glenn Blain, Peter Brewington, Liza Koon, Todd Schulz, Denise Tom.



The San Diego Union-Tribune
December 23, 1994 Friday
Above the Rim offers prep basketball's bestBYLINE: STEVE BRAND, Staff WriterSECTION: SPORTS; Pg. D-9LENGTH: 532 words
Although the focus for the fifth annual Reebok/Above the Rim Tournament is on the nation's top-ranked prep basketball team, Mater Dei, three of the country's top individuals will also be on display when the tournament starts Monday at Torrey Pines and San Dieguito high schools.
Stephon Marbury of Brooklyn Lincoln is considered by many to be the nation's top senior.
Marbury, a 6-foot-1 guard, averages 30 points for a 6-0 team that is ranked 12th in the nation. New York also has the player considered the No. 1 junior, Ira Miller of Christ the King, a 6-6 power forward who dominates inside.
Miller and soph teammate Lamar Odom average 15 points a game. Mater Dei brings 6-5 sophomore Shea Cotton who as a freshman was the subject of a feature in Sports Illustrated.
Heady stuff but clearly warranted.
He's averaging 23 points and eight rebounds, shooting 55 percent. Mater Dei and Brooklyn Lincoln are anything but certain finalists Friday evening.
Six other teams ranked in the state's Top 25 according to Student Sports are also in the tournament, along with teams from Washington, D.C., Louisiana, Las Vegas and Alaska. The state-ranked teams include Pleasanton Amador Valley, which opened the season ranked No. 8, just ahead of Carmichael Jesuit, No. 14 Pasadena Muir, No. 16 Oakland Bishop O'Dowd, No. 23 Riverside North and No. 24 Lodi Tokay. Also entered is East Anchorage of Alaska, led by 6-6, 240-pound Mao Tosi, which this week handed Vista, the San Diego Section's fourth-ranked team, a 19-point loss in the Las Vegas Tournament. Lincoln Prep, which recently captured the Reno Sierra Shootout, and unbeaten Scripps Ranch, are the top two local entries.
In fact, Scripps Ranch opens against Las Vegas Bishop Gorman at noon at Torrey Pines and if the Falcons win, they play Mater Dei in the 6:20 game. State rankings The final Cal-Hi football team rankings showed Division I titlist Morse rated 19th in the state.
Division II champ Castle Park checked in at No. 29. By divisions, Castle Park was No. 5, El Camino No. 11 and Carlsbad No. 14 in Division II; section champ USDHS jumped from off the scale to No. 6 in Division III and La Jolla was No. 14; Christian was No. 4 in Division IV and La Jolla Country Day No. 9 in Division V. Overall, Concord De La Salle was rated the No. 1 team in a controversial vote over Southern Section champ Mater Dei. Mater Dei, however, was rated No. 1 in the nation by USA Today.
Those two were reversed in Student Sport. Mater Dei's No. 1 ranking in football and basketball this week is a first for USA Today. Soccer postponed The Dave Goebel Memorial boys soccer tournament final was postponed last night because of unplayable conditions.
University of San Diego High and San Pasqual, the teams in the final, will agree on a date in January before the final is rescheduled. Notes [] Rashee Johnson, a Lincoln Prep grad who played at San Francisco City College, and Matt Jones, a Grossmont High grad from Grossmont College, signed junior college national letters-of-intent. Johnson, a cornerback who earned all-state and All-America honors, picked Arizona over USC, San Diego State and Oregon State.
Jones, a 6-3, 225-pound linebacker, signed with Texas.


HIGH SCHOLL BASKETBALL REPORT
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By GRANT GLICKSON
Published: January 13, 1996
Christ the King
When Chamique Holdsclaw, a two-time all-America forward, left Christ the King in Middle Village, Queens, and went on to the University of Tennessee, many believed she also took the Royals' chances of national acclaim with her.
"Every time we graduate players, people say, 'That's it, they're through,' " said Vincent Cannizzaro, who has compiled a 356-50 record in 14 seasons. "But we have a good program here, and it's always been our philosophy to play our young players in a competitive schedule. Have the older kids guide them and when their time comes, they're ready to go."
Despite losing Holdsclaw, one of the best girls' players to come out of high school in New York, Christ the King (6-0) has managed to maintain its national status. The Royals are ranked sixth in the nation by USA Today and show no signs of wavering.
"They have an outstanding program," said Bob Oliva, the boys' basketball coach whose team has gained plenty of national acclaim in his 15 years at the school. "They have a lot of good players. No one as good as Chamique. But there probably never will be anybody better. But they won championships before she got there."
In fact, Christ the King will be seeking its 12th straight Girls Catholic High School Athletic Association title and seventh consecutive Class A championship in March. Over the years, Christ the King's lineup has had such elite players as Margaret McKeon and Grace Kelly, who went on to St. John's, Debbie Hemery and Darlene Saar, who went on to George Washington.
While this year's roster does not possess the traditional marquee stars of the past, it does have its share of college prospects. Kristeena Person, a 5-foot-7-inch senior point guard who averages 13 points and 4 assists a game, is headed for George Mason; Jamie Buttner, a 5-11 forward (6 points and 9 rebounds), has signed with Quinnipiac; Jill Kraft, a 5-10 senior guard/forward, will be going to Niagara, and the team's leading scorer, Chelsea Hathaway, a 5-10 senior forward who averages 14 points a game, is committed to the University of Pennsylvania.
Catherine Tubridy, a 5-9 senior who scored 1480 on the Scholastic Assessment Test and is ranked No. 1 in her class academically, has not picked a college. Her brother, Jim, is a starting forward for Columbia.
"It's a team with a lot of great kids who work hard together and don't really have an ego," said the assistant coach, Bob Mackey.
Which is exactly how Oliva describes his top-ranked boys' team.
"The kids are taking it all in stride," said Oliva, whose team is currently ranked second by USA Today to St. Anthony of Jersey City. "This is a real special group. They don't get too excited and they don't get too down. It's a fun group to work with. They really get along well. There's not a bad word spoken in practice or during the season. It's just been smooth sailing."
According to Mackey, Christ the King's basketball program is the only school to have both its girls' and boys' teams ranked in USA Today's top 25 simultaneously. In 1990, the girls' team was ranked No. 1 and the boys' team held the No. 2 position.
Holdsclaw's Christ the King team last year was ranked No. 1 in USA Today's preseason poll and never dropped below a top 10 rating. The boys' team, which was not expected to make any hay last year, surprised people by winning a Class A title and creeping into USA Today's last spot by the end of the season.
"We expected this year to be the year," Oliva said. "But we arrived a year ahead of ourselves."
The boys' team (5-0), which was rated fifth in USA Today's preseason poll, has taken nobody by surprise this time around. Tom Konchalski, a top college recruiting analyst, said it is "the best team in New York since the Christ the King team in 1989." That was a city championship team that churned out stars such as Derrick Phelps (North Carolina), Sherwin Content (Fordham), Carl Beckett (St. John's), Jamal Faulkner (Arizona State and Alabama), who was in Knicks camp this past summer, and Khalid Reeves (Arizona), who now plays for the Charlotte Hornets.
This year's Royals are also loaded with Division I talent. Lamar Odom, a 6-9 junior forward who averages 15 points a game, is often compared with Magic Johnson because of his size and ability to play guard. He is projected to be a top 10 player next year and stands the best chance of making it to the National Basketball Association someday. Ira Miller, a 6-5 forward, is Christ the King's most highly touted senior. Guards Eric Barklay (15.5 points a game) and Craig Claxton (16.8), who gave an early oral commitment to Hofstra, can both play for major college programs. GRANT GLICKSON
CHRIST THE KING IS ROYALTY AGAIN
By ANTHONY McCARRON
Sunday, December 3th 1995, 1:95AM
When assessing his team's efforts yesterday after an easy 107-78 victory over St. Raymond's in the Diane Brennan Memorial Game, Christ the King basketball coach Bob Oliva asked perhaps the only reasonable question about the Royals' performance: "How much better could it have been?"
Indeed. CK, the defending CHSAA 'A' champion, so dominated the much-hyped rematch of last year's final that a sold-out St. Ray's gym had to search for things to cheer about even before the halftime buzzer had sounded.
"They just gave us a good, old-fashioned . . . How do I put this politely?" St. Ray's coach Gary Decesare said. "Beating."
Christ the King (1-0) shattered St. Ray's vaunted pressure defense, exploiting the Ravens' frenzied pace with an athletic transition game that produced dozens of fast-break points, used its height and bulk underneath the basket to bully the Ravens' smaller forwards in halfcourt situations and marveled at the blossoming of 6-9 junior Lamar Odom, perhaps the city's smoothest player.
In routing the Ravens, the Royals, who are ranked fourth in the nation in one poll, also sent the rest of the city's Catholic teams a ringing message, its seriousness perfectly phrased after the game by CK guard Eric Barkley: "We ain't playing this year."
Odom (28 points, 16 rebounds, eight assists) was selected MVP of the first-annual game, played in honor of Brennan, the Daily News' high school sports editor who passed away last April. All proceeds from the game will go to the Diane Brennan/Daily News Scholarship Fund.
Other Royals contributed heavily as well, as all five starters hit for double figures. Barkley finished with 24 points; guard Craig Claxton, who has verbally committed to Hofstra, had 18; forward Ira Miller had 12 points and eight rebounds; and center Kamal McQueen added 10 points.
"Everything went well for us," Oliva said. "We made great decisions."
The Ravens (0-1) didn't. Poor shot selection and an inability to attack CK's zone or establish a presence underneath against Miller, McQueen and Odom meant St. Ray's would never get closer than 15 points after the half. Perhaps 6-10 sophomore Ernest Brown could have helped, but he was out with a shoulder injury.
"Our philosophy is to shoot threes when we can, but it wasn't our day to shoot them and we stood around," Decesare said. "We didn't get any rebounds."
"We thought it'd be a close game down to the wire, coming down to foul shots," said Barrow, who led St. Ray's with 21 points. "Like the championship game last year (won by CK, 74-70). But we let them get ahead. They came with their intensity and we didn't."
Said Odom: "This game was just like the championship game, but this time we didn't start slow. We took their crowd out early and we played real well from the start."
And throughout the game. CK led, 23-14, after one quarter, 49-32 at the half and 78-54 after three periods. Despite the late efforts of Clarence Cooper (18 points) and Vohn Hunter (14 points), the Ravens couldn't close the gap.
"All November we were anticipating this game, everyone was hyped," Cooper said. "We came up on the short side, but we have time to grow."
Above the Rim offers prep basketball's bestBYLINE: STEVE BRAND, Staff WriterSECTION: SPORTS; Pg. D-9LENGTH: 532 words
Although the focus for the fifth annual Reebok/Above the Rim Tournament is on the nation's top-ranked prep basketball team, Mater Dei, three of the country's top individuals will also be on display when the tournament starts Monday at Torrey Pines and San Dieguito high schools.
Stephon Marbury of Brooklyn Lincoln is considered by many to be the nation's top senior.
Marbury, a 6-foot-1 guard, averages 30 points for a 6-0 team that is ranked 12th in the nation. New York also has the player considered the No. 1 junior, Ira Miller of Christ the King, a 6-6 power forward who dominates inside.
Miller and soph teammate Lamar Odom average 15 points a game. Mater Dei brings 6-5 sophomore Shea Cotton who as a freshman was the subject of a feature in Sports Illustrated.
Heady stuff but clearly warranted.
He's averaging 23 points and eight rebounds, shooting 55 percent. Mater Dei and Brooklyn Lincoln are anything but certain finalists Friday evening.
Six other teams ranked in the state's Top 25 according to Student Sports are also in the tournament, along with teams from Washington, D.C., Louisiana, Las Vegas and Alaska. The state-ranked teams include Pleasanton Amador Valley, which opened the season ranked No. 8, just ahead of Carmichael Jesuit, No. 14 Pasadena Muir, No. 16 Oakland Bishop O'Dowd, No. 23 Riverside North and No. 24 Lodi Tokay. Also entered is East Anchorage of Alaska, led by 6-6, 240-pound Mao Tosi, which this week handed Vista, the San Diego Section's fourth-ranked team, a 19-point loss in the Las Vegas Tournament. Lincoln Prep, which recently captured the Reno Sierra Shootout, and unbeaten Scripps Ranch, are the top two local entries.
In fact, Scripps Ranch opens against Las Vegas Bishop Gorman at noon at Torrey Pines and if the Falcons win, they play Mater Dei in the 6:20 game. State rankings The final Cal-Hi football team rankings showed Division I titlist Morse rated 19th in the state.
Division II champ Castle Park checked in at No. 29. By divisions, Castle Park was No. 5, El Camino No. 11 and Carlsbad No. 14 in Division II; section champ USDHS jumped from off the scale to No. 6 in Division III and La Jolla was No. 14; Christian was No. 4 in Division IV and La Jolla Country Day No. 9 in Division V. Overall, Concord De La Salle was rated the No. 1 team in a controversial vote over Southern Section champ Mater Dei. Mater Dei, however, was rated No. 1 in the nation by USA Today.
Those two were reversed in Student Sport. Mater Dei's No. 1 ranking in football and basketball this week is a first for USA Today. Soccer postponed The Dave Goebel Memorial boys soccer tournament final was postponed last night because of unplayable conditions.
University of San Diego High and San Pasqual, the teams in the final, will agree on a date in January before the final is rescheduled. Notes [] Rashee Johnson, a Lincoln Prep grad who played at San Francisco City College, and Matt Jones, a Grossmont High grad from Grossmont College, signed junior college national letters-of-intent. Johnson, a cornerback who earned all-state and All-America honors, picked Arizona over USC, San Diego State and Oregon State.
Jones, a 6-3, 225-pound linebacker, signed with Texas.


Scripps Ranch rides Johnson's hot hand, wins Bronco tourneyBYLINE: JIM GESCHKE, Special to the Union-TribuneSECTION: SPORTS; Pg. D-7LENGTH: 455 wordsDATELINE: RANCHO BERNARDO
It's hard to miss Ashante Johnson. At 6-foot-8, he stands out in most crowds. But when you see him shooting lights out, rebounding and running the floor with the little guys, you know recognition will be forthcoming from some important people.
Like major college recruiters. Last night, Johnson showed why he's one of the county's top Division I candidates by scoring 27 points and leading undefeated Scripps Ranch to an 83-67 victory over host Rancho Bernardo in the Bronco tournament finals. Scripps Ranch is 9-0, and Falcons coach John King is looking forward to next week's Above The Rim Tournament. "This is our opportunity to play in a very prestigious tournament," said King, "and we want to let people know we have some very good basketball programs here in San Diego." King points out that if Scripps Ranch survives its first game it will be matched with nationally ranked Mater Dei. Fortunately for King, he'll have Johnson, along with Scott Charity, Tavaros Daniels, Greg Hendricks and Anthony Tucker. In their third-round game against Ramona on Thursday night, the Falcons struggled mightily from the field.
Last night, they came out red hot. Especially Daniels. Rancho Bernardo tried to put early pressure on Johnson and Charity, running a 1-2-2 collapsing zone.
Taking a hint from King, Daniels bucked the Broncos with four three-pointers, all from the corner, in the first quarter. "Hey, we're a pretty good shooting team," King said.
"People think that's our weak point but I'll tell you, we can shoot with anyone. "Tavaros came out and hit some threes early.
We simply took what they gave us.
When they (the players) go out and do stuff like that it makes it look like we (the coaches) know what we're doing." Daniels finished with 19. Charity chipped in with 15 points, seven rebounds and a couple of monster jams. But Johnson was the main man.
The rail-thin senior was 10-of-16 from the field and a perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line.
Afterward he was presented the Most Valuable Player award for the tournament. Rancho Bernardo was led by all-tournament selection Jeremy Killion, who had 20. Jason Johnson contributed 16. For the Broncos, most of this one was played running uphill.
Scripps Ranch broke out to an early lead, and kept the hosts at arm's length most of the evening. It didn't help that the Broncos shot 6-for-25 from beyond the three-point line. "Give them credit," said Bronco coach Chris Carter.
"They shot well and took us out of our game plan." Both clubs were missing key players.
The Falcons lost Hendricks, their starting point guard, who injured an ankle earlier in the tournament.
The Broncos lost starting center Ryan Gillispie to the flu. No matter.
Up stepped Johnson and out went the lights.


Christmas Means Big-Time Basketball TournamentsBYLINE: Michael Sandler, Special to The Washington PostSECTION: SPORTS; PAGE D12LENGTH: 390 wordsWhile most high school students will spend the week after Christmas enjoying some free time, the area's top boys and girls basketball teams will be sweating out their vacations in some of the best local and national holiday tournaments.
A long-standing tradition in the Washington area, holiday basketball tournaments give teams an opportunity to play unfamiliar opponents in a non-league, relatively low-pressure setting. This will be most apparent among girls basketball tournaments this year, as two of the biggest -- the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials Invitational and the Keenan Classic -- will feature 11 of the area's top 20 teams and draw a large contingent of college recruiters.
"The level of quality play is right here," said Chris Sole, this year's IAABO Invitational chairman. "The caliber of basketball [in the Washington area] is better than any place they travel to."
The IAABO Invitational, held at Prince George's Community College in Largo, begins Tuesday and its field will include No. 2 Good Counsel and No. 5 Elizabeth Seton.
No. 3 Whitman and No. 4 H.D. Woodson lead a group of six ranked teams competing in this year's Keenan Classic. The tournament, now in its third year, begins Tuesday at West Springfield.
While many girls teams have stayed in the area for the holiday, some of the boys powers prefer to travel in search of high-profile tournaments. No. 1 DeMatha will head to Lewes, Del., for the annual Slam Dunk to the Beach Invitational; No. 2 Dunbar will be at the Above the Rim Tournament in San Diego; and No. 13 Laurel Baptist will play at the United Carolina Bank Classic in Raleigh, N.C.
Some boys teams will stay in the area, though. No. 5 Springbrook and No. 8 T.C. Williams will participate in the Bookjammin' Hoops Holiday Classic, held at George Mason University and Lake Braddock High School.
West Springfield girls basketball Coach Bill Gibson -- who runs the Keenan Classic -- said area boys tournaments usually attract the same teams. As a result, the top teams go outside the area.
"It's the same tournament every year and the [boys teams] feel locked in," said Gibson. The Keenan Classic "looks a year ahead at the teams that have good players coming back and invite what we feel are the best teams in Maryland, D.C. and northern Virginia."


Hoop tournaments draw top national talentBYLINE: STEVE BRAND, Staff WriterSECTION: SPORTS; Pg. C-7LENGTH: 698 words
Basketball junkies from all over California are zeroing in on Torrey Pines and San Dieguito high schools this week where 31 teams -- including Santa Ana Mater Dei, the nation's No. 1 team, -- compete in the Reebok/Above the Rim Tournament. This year's tournament, starting at noon today, brings some of the best teams and players in the nation to San Diego County. Likewise, for the the girls, the annual Surf-n-Slam Tournament hosted by Mission Bay and University City brings an international flavor, as teams from Australia and Canada join those from five states. The two tournaments are the jewels among nine local tournaments. A brief rundown: Reebok/Above The Rim The nation's No. 1 prospect, Brooklyn Lincoln's Stephon Marbury (26.4 points, 8.3 assists, 3.4 steals), is joined by the nation's No. 1 sophomore, Mater Dei's Schea Cotton, as those two teams are positioned in opposite brackets in anticipation of meeting for the championship at 7:30 Thursday.
Teams such as Washington, D.C., Dunbar, New York Christ the King, Louisiana Warren Easton, Carmichael Jesuit and three teams from Alaska make this the top tournament on the West Coast.
Unbeaten Scripps Ranch and Lincoln Prep are entered.
Scripps plays Las Vegas Bishop Gorman at noon today and if the Falcons win, draws Mater Dei in the 6:20 game this evening.
Lincoln Prep used this tournament last year as a springboard to the state Division IV title. Surf-N-Slam On the girls side of this boys-girls tournament starting with one game tomorrow, Red Bank Regional from New Jersey and Trinity of Ohio are the top seeds in the Surf division.
Mission Hills Alemany and Ventura Buena are the top California schools with Olympic of Washington and St. Patrick of Canada considered strong teams.
There are three girls divisions, with local teams Mira Mesa, Mission Bay and University City competing.
On the boys side, which starts Wednesday, New York Rice is top-seeded in the Surf division where Riordan, Washington Kentwood, Oak Hill of Australia and University of San Diego High are the favorites. Sundevil Invitational Highly regarded Los Alamitos High is the top out-of-area team in this eight-team boys tournament starting tomorrow at Mt. Carmel High. St. Augustine, led by 6-11 Jelani McCoy and Vista, behind 6-7 Matt Jager, are top-10 teams, but the hosts and Kiwanis Tournament finalist Mt. Miguel also are teams to watch.
Play is divided into two four-team pools with the pool champs meeting for the overall title at 8 p.m. Friday. Spartan Classic The 12-team tournament at Chula Vista High (starting today) is headed by Kiwanis Tournament champion Poway, Victoria of Canada and Olympic of Washington.
There will be three games each today and tomorrow and six Wednesday and Thursday leading up to six more games Friday with the championship at 7:45 p.m. Barons-Optimist Tournament This eight-team tournament starting tomorrow at Bonita Vista High features Abbotsford from Canada, Morse and Point Loma from the city's Eastern League and host Bonita Vista.
Four days of four games of round-robin play run through Friday. Aztec/Coca-Cola Classic Another boys-girls tournament.
The eight-team boys tourney starting tomorrow at 9 a.m. has South Bay power Eastlake and City standout Hoover. For the girls, El Cajon Valley, Helix and the hosts are three of eight schools bidding for the title set for 6:45 Thursday. Ramona Roundball Eight girls and six boys teams will compete at Ramona High starting tomorrow.
Ramona is the clear favorite in the boys tournament but the girls side, featuring Las Vegas Bishop Gorman, Mira Mesa and West Hills, is considered wide open.
The girls title game is Friday at 6:30, the boys at 8:15. Santana-Horsman Christmas Santana, El Camino and Escondido are the favorites in the eight-team girls tournament that has pool play tomorrow through Thursday and then pits teams with similar records on Friday, including the two top teams at 7:45. Ben Fisher Memorial The host Point Loma Pointers are heavy favorites in this traditional tournament that starts today and runs through New Year's Eve. Rancho Buena Vista, Patrick Henry and Valley Catholic of Oregon also are strong teams. Championship is at 8:15 Friday.


The San Diego Union-Tribune
December 27, 1994 Tuesday
Lincoln gets lift from new guard; Mar Vista transfer Mike Ward helps Hornets in Above the RimBYLINE: STEVE BRAND, Staff WriterSECTION: SPORTS; Pg. D-7LENGTH: 717 words
Five games ago, Lincoln Prep was a basketball team trying to put together the various pieces of a talented mix. Only two players with experience returned off the state championship team. That's when Mar Vista transfer Mike Ward checked into school. The Hornets haven't lost since, adding an easy 89-54 victory yesterday in the opening round of the Above the Rim Tournament to four straight wins en route to the Reno Sierra Shootout title last week. Ward, a 5-foot-9 point guard, was an All-County player last year at Mar Vista. He only took six shots yesterday, hitting five.
He led the Hornets with six assists and he grabbed four rebounds. "Mike brings us that basketball experience we were missing," said coach Charlie Paulk.
"He also plays very good defense." He had some help as 12 Lincoln players scored, led by Kenny Davis' 20 points and Mike Boganey's 14. With the victory, Lincoln (8-2) plays Lodi Tokay at 10 this morning at Torrey Pines. Other Above the Rim games at Torrey Pines [] Reno 59, Torrey Pines 51: Zach Coughlin's 21 points and key block in the fourth quarter helped the Huskies (9-1) rally from an 11-point deficit early in the third quarter to the victory.
Torrey Pines (7-3) controlled the tempo early but Coughlin helped ignite Reno. [] San Dieguito 70, Newport Harbor 60: The Mustangs (5-4) broke away from a 23-22 halftime advantage to roll behind Pat Conahan's 26-point effort.
The Sailors fouled the wrong person as Conahan connected on 14-of-16. [] Pasadena Muir 75, Las Vegas Durango 72: Duane Curtis scored 23 points and pulled down 10 rebounds to lead the Mustangs.
Nathan Miller led the Las Vegas club with 26 points and 12 rebounds. [] Washington Dunbar 80, Muir 63: Four Dunbar players scored in double figures, led by Michael Gill's 23. Dunbar outscored Muir 48-31 in the second half. [] L.A. Manual Arts 65, Fresno Hoover 58: The Toilers from Los Angeles outscored Hoover 10-1 in the final two minutes for the victory.
Manual Arts' Darwin Carter and Hoover's Tezale Archie each led his team with 22 points. [] Carmichael Jesuit 74, Manual Arts 69: Jesuit rallied from a 46-32 halftime deficit to beat the Toilers in their second game of the night.
Gio Carmazzi led the comeback with 26 points and 13 rebounds. [] F.V. Ocean View 62, Las Vegas Bonanza 59: Dan McDonald's 29-point effort on 12-of-17 shooting -- including 5-of-8 from beyond the three-point line -- proved the difference.
Balanced Bonanza stayed close behind Darik Nielson's 18 points. [] Riverside North 64, Ocean View 56: Brian Hooks hit 10-of-16 from the field, finishing with 21 points, as J.W. North (7-1) overcame a late Ocean View surge.
The Fountain Valley school outscored North 24-14 in the final quarter but came up short. [] Warren Easton (La.) 89, Bellevue (Wash.) 78: Duane Baxter scored 22 points and Derrick Warren had 12 rebounds for Easton, which dominated on the boards, 43-28. Robbie Ault led Bellevue with 25 points. [] Red Bluff 59, San Dieguito 42: Don Rock led all scorers with 24 points and had seven rebounds to lead the Northern California squad over the host Mustangs.
Tyrone Jackson added 12 points, while Mark Deason led San Dieguito with 16 points and teammate Brad Humphreys added 11. [] Reno 53, West Anchorage 42: The Huskies posted their second win of the day as T.J. Elliot scored 13 points and Tim Kelly dished out nine assists. Reno pulled away in the second half, outscoring West Anchorage 30-21 after the intermission.
David Harris scored 14 to lead the team from Alaska. Spartan Tournament at Chula Vista [] Helix 74, Southwest 54: Jared Evans poured in a game-high 38 points to lead the Highlanders past the Raiders in the first round.
Evans outdueled Southwest's Kovoska Robinson, who finished with 32 points. [] Fallbrook 53, San Marcos 46: Victor Michaels and Matt Christensen scored 16 points each as the Warriors held on to defeat the Knights.
Tony Laguna had 15 points for San Marcos, which was held to four second-quarter points and trailed 32-15 at halftime.
Cory Louther (13) and Scott Varcak (12) also scored in double figures for the Knights. [] Chula Vista 71, Oceanside 62: Darrel Guthro led all scorers with 20 points and Richard Hardwick and Alex Salazar added 17 points apiece to lead the host Spartans to the win.
Travis Bray led the Pirates with 16 points.
Three Christ the King alumni are now playing in the NBA. They are (front row, l-to-r) Erick Barkley, Lamar Odom and Craig “Speedy” Claxton. Ex-Royal Ira Miller (right rear), now at Hofstra, is pictured next to McClancy’s Mike Beckles in this CHSAA all-st
r photo.


USA TODAY
December 27, 1994, Tuesday, FINAL EDITION
USA TODAY SUPER 25 HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL RANKINGSECTION: SPORTS; Pg. 10CLENGTH: 1389 words1 Oak Hill, Mouth of Wilson, Va. (14-1) Last week: 7. Results: Before capacity 3,200, defeated then-No. 1 Mater Dei of Santa Ana, Calif., 55-53 for third Reebok Holiday Classic title in Las Vegas. MVP Ron Mercer had 20 points. Melvin Whitaker had 14 points, 17 rebounds. Next: Today vs. Hillside of Durham, N.C., in United Carolina Bank Holiday Festival at Raleigh (N.C.) Civic Center.
2 Roman Catholic, Philadelphia (6-1) Last week: 2. Results: Donnie Carr scored 19 points, Lari Ketner 17 in 83-41 victory vs. Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia. Next: Today vs. Tift County of Tifton, Ga., in Celriver Classic at Rock Hill, S.C.
3 DeMatha, Hyattsville, Md. (9-1) Last week: 3. Results: Terry McGann had 18 points, seven assists and Tim Hill 17 points, seven steals and six assists in 105-42 victory vs. St. Anne's-Belfield of Charlottesville, Va. Darryl Presley had 24 points in 96-57 victory vs. Parkdale of Riverdale. Next: Wednesday vs. Juanita of Kirkland, Wash., in Slam Dunk to the Beach Invitational at Lewes, Del.
4 Mater Dei, Santa Ana, Calif. (11-1) Last week: 1. Results: Placed second in Reebok Holiday Classic in Las Vegas with 55-53 loss to Oak Hill of Mouth of Wilson, Va. Sophomore Schea Cotton scored 26 points, Shaun Jackson 13. Played Monday in Reebok Above the Rim Classic at San Diego.
5 St. John's at Prospect Hall, Frederick, Md. (9-0) Last week: 5. Results: Won Iolani Christmas Tournament in Honolulu with 56-37 victory vs. previously unbeaten Kalaheo of Kailua. MVP Nate James had 20 points, 12 rebounds and Tony Christie 16 points. Next: Jan. 7 vs. National Christian Academy of Fort Washington.
6 St. Augustine, New Orleans (15-1) Last week: 20. Results: Defeated then-No. 9 St. Patrick's of Elizabeth, N.J., 76-55 to win Barnett Bank City of Palms Classic in Fort Myers, Fla. Charles Fine had 24 points, 22 in second half. MVP Eugene Edgerson had 19 points, Maurice Robertson 15. Next: Wednesday vs. Pleasure Ridge Park of Louisville in Slam Dunk to the Beach Invitational at Lewes, Del.
7 Lincoln, Brooklyn, N.Y. (6-0) Last week: 12. Results: Stephon Marbury averaged 30 points, 8.5 assists in victories vs. FDR of Brooklyn (96-60) and Fort Hamilton of Brooklyn (111-69). Jamel Thomas averaged 16 points, 11.5 rebounds and 9.0 assists. Next: Today in Reebok Above the Rim Classic at San Diego.
8 Scott, Toledo, Ohio (3-0) Last week: 10. Result: Curtis Jackson scored 14 points in 78-41 victory vs. Bowsher of Toledo. Next: Today vs. Dollarway of Pine Bluff, Ark., in AP&L King Cotton Classic at Pine Bluff Convention Center.
9 Joliet (Ill.) Township (9-0) Last week: 14. Result: Did not play. Next: Wednesday vs. West of Niles in Pontiac tournament.10 St. Patrick's, Elizabeth, N.J. (3-1) Last week: 9. Results: Finished second in Barnett Bank City of Palms Classic at Fort Myers, Fla., with 76-55 loss to then-No. 20 St. Augustine of New Orleans. Tavon Judson had 17 points. Winston Smith and Shaheen Holloway had 16 points. Next: Today vs. Thomson, Ga., in Beach Ball Classic at Myrtle Beach (S.C.) Convention Center.11 Farragut, Chicago (4-1) Last week: 11. Result: Did not play. Next: Today vs. Vocational of Chicago in Proviso West tournament at Hillside.12 Catholic, Paterson, N.J. (3-1) Last week: 6. Results: Placed third in Barnett Bank City of Palms Classic at Fort Myers, Fla., with 77-45 victory vs. then-No. 4 Science Hill of Johnson City, Tenn. Tim Thomas had 21 points, eight rebounds and four blocks. Davvon Bethea had 12 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks. Next: Today vs. Socastee of Myrtle Beach, S.C., in Beach Ball Classic at Myrtle Beach Convention Center.13 Lake Clifton, Baltimore (4-0) Last week: 13. Results: Did not play. Next: Today vs. McDonogh of Owings Mills in Severn Christmas tournament.14 Dominguez, Compton, Calif. (9-1) Last week: 8. Results: Finished fourth in Reebok Holiday Classic at Las Vegas with 85-69 victory vs. Ballard of Louisville. Freshman Jason Thomas had 21 points, 10 rebounds. Thomas Prince had 19 points, 10 rebounds. Played Morningside of Inglewood Monday in Best in the West Invitational at Artesia of Lakewood.15 Eau Claire, Columbia, S.C. (6-0) Last week: 15. Results: Did not play. Next: Played Providence of Charlotte Monday in Beach Ball Classic at Myrtle Beach (S.C.) Convention Center.16 Harlan, Ky. (7-0) Last week: 16. Results: Charles Thomas averaged 21 points, Casey Lester 16.5 in victories vs. Evarts (78-48) and Anderson County of Lawrenceburg (73-51). Next: Played New Mexico Military of Roswell Monday in Beach Ball Classic at Myrtle Beach (S.C.) Convention Center.17 Chester, Pa. (6-1) Last week: 17. Results: Won Rotary Great Florida Shoot Out in Kissimmee, Fla., with 72-55 victory vs. Boca Ciega of St. Petersburg. MVP Randy Maultsby had 18 points, Raymond Carroll 17. Next: Wednesday vs. William Penn of New Castle, Del., in Slam Dunk to the Beach Invitational at Lewes, Del.18 Battle Creek (Mich.) Central (3-0) Last week: 18. Results: Did not play. Next: Wednesday vs. Central of Kalamazoo in Battle Creek Central Holiday Tournament.19 Warsaw, Ind. (8-1) Last week: 19. Results: Won Warsaw Holiday Tournament, 60-50 vs. defending state champion Clay of South Bend. MVP Kevin Ault had 27 points. Brodie Ewert had 19 points, 10 rebounds. Next: Wednesday vs. Madison in Hall of Fame Classic at New Castle.20 Science Hill, Johnson City, Tenn. (10-2) Last week: 4. Results: Finished fourth in Barnett Bank City of Palms Classic at Fort Myers, Fla., with 74-45 loss to Catholic of Paterson, N.J. Nathanial Bailey had 10 points and Jovann Johnson 12 rebounds. Next: Today vs. Kathleen of Lakeland, Fla., in Arby's Classic at Bristol, Tenn.21 Westchester, Los Angeles (10-2) Last week: 21. Results: Finished fifth in Reebok Holiday Classic at Las Vegas with 81-68 victory vs. Day of Greensboro, N.C. Ben Sanders had 21 points, Danny Walker 19. Played Pius X of Downey Monday in Best in the West Invitational at Artesia of Lakewood.22 Wichita (Kan.) South (6-1) Last week: 22. Results: Joey Blue had 20 points, Jamall Walker seven assists in 59-35 victory vs. Northwest of Wichita. Next: Jan. 6 at North of Wichita.23 Vashon, St. Louis (8-2) Last week: 23. Result: Danny Davidson had 18 points, Markese Watkins 15 points and Maurice Sanford 11 rebounds in 78-46 victory vs. Beaumont of St. Louis. Played Sumner of St. Louis Monday in Normandy Invitational.24 Paul Robeson, Brooklyn, N.Y. (6-2) Last week: 24. Result: Defeated Thomas Jefferson of Brooklyn 92-47. Jameel Watkins had 30 points and Todd Myles school-record 19 assists. Next: Today vs. undetermined opponent in Arby's Classic at Bristol, Tenn.25 Lithonia, Ga. (6-2) Last week: 25. Result: Anton Reese scored 16 points in 62-54 victory vs. Shamrock. Next: Wednesday vs. O.D. Wyatt of Fort Worth in Whataburger Westside Lions Holiday Tournament at Fort Worth.-- DROPPED OUT: None.-- Ranked by USA TODAY's Dave Krider.
Regional rankings WEST1. Mater Dei, Santa Ana, Calif. (11-1)2. Dominguez, Compton, Calif. (9-1)3. Westchester, Los Angeles (10-2)4. Inglewood, Calif. (6-2)5. Crenshaw, Los Angeles (11-1)6. George Washington, Denver (3-2)7. Juanita, Kirkland, Wash. (3-1)8. Benson Tech, Portland, Ore. (5-0)9. Franklin, Seattle (6-1) 10. Timpview, Provo, Utah (8-0) EAST1. Roman Catholic, Philadelphia (6-1)2. DeMatha, Hyattsville, Md. (9-1)3. St. John's at Prospect Hall,Frederick, Md. (9-0)4. Lincoln, Brooklyn, N.Y. (6-0)5. St. Patrick's, Elizabeth, N.J. (3-1)6. Catholic, Paterson, N.J. (3-1)7. Lake Clifton, Baltimore (4-0)8. Chester, Pa. (6-1)9. Paul Robeson, Brooklyn, N.Y. (6-2) 10. Dunbar, Baltimore (5-0) SOUTH1. Oak Hill,Mouth of Wilson, Va. (14-1)2. St. Augustine, New Orleans (15-1)3. Eau Claire, Columbia, S.C. (6-0)4. Harlan, Ky. (7-0)5. Science Hill,Johnson City, Tenn. (10-2)6. Lithonia, Ga. (6-2)7. 71st, Fayetteville, N.C. (7-0)8. East Central, San Antonio (15-0)9. Potomac, Dumfries, Va. (5-0) 10. Northwestern, Miami (12-2) MIDWEST1. Scott, Toledo, Ohio (3-0)2. Joliet (Ill.) Township (9-0)3. Farragut, Chicago (4-1)4. Central, Battle Creek, Mich. (3-0)5. Warsaw, Ind. (8-1)6. South, Wichita, Kan. (6-1)7. Vashon, St. Louis (8-2)8. Merrillville, Ind. (6-0)9. Murray-Wright, Detroit (2-1) 10. Rufus King, Milwaukee (4-0)


The San Diego Union-Tribune
December 27, 1994 Tuesday
Scripps gives No.1 Mater Dei a scareBYLINE: STEVE BRAND, Staff WriterSECTION: SPORTS; Pg. D-7LENGTH: 453 words
Latecomers who squeezed into the Torrey Pines High gymnasium last night probably thought the scoreboard had blown a fuse. It read "Scripps Ranch 41, Mater Dei 34" with 4:59 to play in the third quarter in the Reebok/Above the Rim Tournament. No. 1-ranked Mater Dei? With highly touted Schea Cotton? Not only was the scoreboard accurate, Scripps Ranch was taking it to the Monarchs. That's when Mater Dei coach Gary McKnight switched from a man-to-man defense to a zone. In the next 4:59, Mater Dei outscored Scripps 19-2, ending hopes of an upset. Final score: Mater Dei 75, Scripps Ranch 63 before a crowd estimated at close to 3,000 in a gym that seats 2,500. "Not a bad first-round game for either team, huh?" said McKnight, whose Monarchs improved to 12-1. "That was a good team, a very good team. "At 41-34 we had to do something.
We were very fortunate they had to play earlier in the day." This was the same Scripps team that beat Las Vegas Bishop Gorman 75-72 four hours earlier. Against Mater Dei, Scripps Ranch (10-1) had used its strong inside game featuring 6-foot-8 Ashante Johnson and 6-6 Scott Charity to stay with the more balanced Monarchs, who were coming off a 55-53 loss to Oak Hill Academy in Las Vegas. "Other teams know about us, and zone defenses were all we saw in the Rancho Bernardo Tournament," said Charity, who finished with 27 points and nine rebounds. "We had nothing to lose.
If we don't lose by 40, we still look good.
We gave them a big scare ... they're guys just like us. "If they're top 10 in the nation, we're one of the top teams in the state.
If they have to play a zone against us, I think that shows how we can play." Cotton was the sensational sophomore everyone expected scoring 23 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. UC Irvine-bound Clay McKnight, son of the coach, pitched in 21 points, 15 on three-point field goals.
Shaun Jackson's 14 points and Kevin Augustine's 12 on six layups, all contributed. Conversely, after Charity and Johnson (19 points and eight rebounds), the rest of the Falcons added just 17 points. Fatigue may have contributed. In the early game, Johnson's 27th and 28th points on free throws with six seconds remaining proved the difference as Shan Christensen's three-pointer for Bishop Gorman at the buzzer fell way short. Coach John King was upset with the way the Falcons played -- especially on defense -- but had to be pleased with Scripps' free throw shooting.
Down the stretch, Scripps buried 15 of 17 free throws. The University of Utah-bound Johnson not only led all scorers with 28, he secured five rebounds and was credited with four blocks. Charity, who played all of the fourth quarter with four fouls, added 20 points, eight rebounds and five blocks.


The San Diego Union-Tribune
December 28, 1994 Wednesday
Star Mater Dei soph lives up to clippingsBYLINE: STEVE BRAND, Staff WriterSECTION: SPORTS; Pg. D-8LENGTH: 612 words
Not many high school basketball players have a half-dozen youngsters waiting for more than a half-hour for an autograph. But not many players have been featured in Sports Illustrated as freshmen. Mater Dei's Schea Cotton has experienced both, yet you'd never know it. The unassuming 16-year-old forward seems to have everything in perspective -- especially the attention. "My friends teased me about it," said Cotton of the SI story last season, "but I tried to keep a cool head.
What I don't want is to have them look back in a couple of years and call me a has-been." Not much chance. In an easy 86-61 victory over Anchorage Service yesterday in the Reebok/Above the Rim Tournament at Torrey Pines High, the 6-foot-5 Cotton hit 13-of-15 shots and pulled down eight rebounds. Of his 13 field goals, seven were dunks. Power slams, two-handed backhand slams, one-handed slams, running slams, standing slams. And one missed slam that brought the crowd of 2,300 to its feet because it was on a follow where he jumped over two defenders, then drew a technical for hanging on the rim. Head coach Gary McKnight doesn't spare his praise of Cotton. Said McKnight: "The thing about Schea is when he's in the game, he helps players like Shaun (Jackson) because he draws so much attention. "He still makes sophomore mistakes, but he handles the pressure so well." Cotton and the Monarchs (13-1), now ranked fourth in the nation by USA Today, play Merced in the quarterfinals. Other games: [] MERCED 82, EASTON 79 -- The Bears (8-4) lost all of a 16-point halftime lead but battled back after being down by four to beat Easton. [] TORREY PINES 73, L.V. BONANZA 65 -- The Falcons (8-4) used a 19-11 second-quarter run to open a lead it never relinquished en route to shooting better than 50 percent from the field (28-of-54). [] SCRIPPS RANCH 67, BELLEVUE 47 -- The Kirkland, Wash., school was no match for the Falcons (11-1), who showed no letdown after suffering their first loss the night before.
The Falcons' Ashante Johnson scored 25 points. [] LODI TOKAY 79, LINCOLN PREP 78 (OT) -- University of Pacific-bound Ammer Johnson scored 36 points, including all nine in the fourth quarter, forcing the overtime.
Lincoln (8-3), behind Kenny Davis (26 points, 18 on three-point field goals), led 78-77 with eight seconds to play, but after a jump ball Tokay's Sean Harrison went the length of the court for the winning layup with one second to play.
Tokay is 10-3. [] SAN DIEGUITO 76, LINCOLN PREP 71 -- Five Mustangs scored in double figures to hand the Hornets their second loss of the day.
Nate Hahn's 10-point third quarter led a 20-12 spree to put San Dieguito on top for good. [] D.C. DUNBAR 69, AMADOR VALLEY 63 -- Michael Gill dazzled the crowd with assorted slams in leading Dunbar (9-3) past previously unbeaten Amador Valley.
Gill finished with 26 points. [] PASADENA MUIR 65, MANUAL ARTS 64 -- Duane Curtis scored 23 points, including six in the last quarter, as the Mustangs edged the Toilers. [] RIV. NORTH 74, OAKLAND BISHOP O'DOWD 61 -- Aye Tyson led North (8-1) to the larger-than-expected victory over the defending tournament runners-up by scoring 23 points. [] OCEAN VIEW 79, WEST ANCHORAGE 58 -- Dan McDonald was unstoppable, scoring 34 points to lead the Seahawks past West. [] L.V. BISHOP GORMAN 78, BELLEVUE 64 -- Five Gorman players scored in double figures to offset a 25-point performance by Bellevue's Robbie Ault. [] FRESNO HOOVER 69, L.V. DURANGO 67 -- Hoover outscored Durango 24-17 in the final quarter to pull out the victory. [] SOUTH LAKE TAHOE 54, NEWPORT HARBOR 47 -- Using a 31-22 second half bulge, the Vikings rallied to down the Sailors at San Dieguito.


HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL REPORT
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Published: December 9, 1995
The city lights have always shone brightest on New York's high school basketball players. Two years ago, it was Felipe Lopez grabbing the headlines. Last season, it was Stephon Marbury. But this season, New Jersey has two of the best players in the nation: Shaheen Holloway of St. Patrick's in Elizabeth, and the 6-foot-10-inch Tim Thomas of Paterson Catholic.
The following players, listed alphabetically, are likely to get most of the headlines in the metropolitan area.
New Jersey
Malik Allen, 6-10, senior power forward, Shawnee, Medford -- Villanova signed him because he is strong, tough and possesses a solid inside game.
Ajmal Basit, 6-8, senior forward, St. Anthony, Jersey City -- Averaged 15 points and 10 rebounds a game last season. Will be even more effective inside after bulking up to 225 pounds.
Julian Dunkley, 6-9, senior forward, Cherry Hill West -- Has a keen outside shot and can post up. Sees the floor well and can handle the ball like a guard. Signed with Temple.
Shaheen Holloway, 5-10, senior guard, St. Patrick's, Elizabeth -- The premier penetrating and defensive guard in the country. He has narrowed his college list to California, Duke, Georgia Tech and Seton Hall.
Nate Johnson, 6-7, senior forward, Camden -- He is headed for Louisville and he can do it all: rebound, handle the ball and shoot. Averaged 35 points a game last season.
Brian Lynch, 6-5, senior guard, Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft -- A high percentage and long range shooter. Will play for Villanova next year.
Geoff Owens, 6-10, Bishop Eustace, Pennsauken -- Averaged 12 points, 10 rebounds, 5 blocks, 4 assists and shot 46 percent from 3-point range in 1994-95. An inside-outside player who can play with his back to the basket. A tremendous defensive player.
Anthony Perry, 6-3, junior forward, St. Anthony, Jersey City -- Became the first player in school history to lead the team in scoring in his freshman and sophomore seasons.
Rob Sawicki, 6-11, senior center, Wayne Hills -- Will take his inside-outside game to South Alabama next season. Averaged 20 points, 10 rebounds and made 45 of 98 3-pointers last season.
Maurice Sessoms, 6-8, junior power forward, Teaneck -- Possesses all the tools to become an all-America player. Has a soft touch, runs the floor adeptly, a strong rebounder and a solid perimeter shooter.
Winston Smith, 6-6, senior forward, St. Patrick's, Elizabeth -- A consistent shooter from 18 feet. Will attend Massachusetts.
Tim Thomas, 6-10, senior center-forward, Paterson Catholic -- Strong candidate for player of the year. Often compared to Shawn Kemp as a schoolboy. Lists Kentucky, North Carolina, Seton Hall, Rutgers and Villanova as top college choices.
Andre Williams, 6-5, sophomore forward, Bishop Eustace, Pennsauken -- Was compared to Lou Roe as a freshman. He is relentless on the boards and a great passer, with a tremendous work ethic.
New York City
Ron Attest, 6-6, junior forward, La Salle Academy, Manhattan -- Uses his pro-like body to pull down rebounds. A consistent 3-point shooter who can also take it to the basket.
Eric Barkley, 6-0, junior guard, Christ the King, Middle Village, Queens -- Exceptionally quick and an accurate 3-point shooter.
Bernard Barrow, 5-9, junior point guard, St. Raymond's, Bronx -- Led team in assists (159) and steals (80) in his first season with the Ravens after he transferred from St. Anthony of Jersey City.
Calvin Brown, 6-8, senior forward, Erasmus, Brooklyn -- Led last year's 16-6 team in scoring with 17 points a game. A good shot blocker.
Ernest Brown, 6-10, sophomore center, St. Raymond's, Bronx -- Highly coordinated for a big man, and agile. He runs the floor well and is a dominant shot blocker. Needs to develop moves around the net.
Charles Cranford, 6-4, senior guard, Cardozo, Bayside, Queens -- The city's leading scorer last season, averaging 31.6 points a game. Will need a repeat performance if Cardozo is to go anywhere after graduating four starters.
Roy DeLacruz, 5-11, senior guard, Kennedy, Bronx -- A left-handed passer who sees the court extremely well and can shoot it from behind the 3-point stripe.
Willie Dersch, 6-5, senior guard, Holy Cross, Flushing, Queens -- Intelligent player who stays two steps ahead of defenders. Has the ability to make other players around him better. Will attend Virginia next season.
Rhese Gibson, 6-7, senior forward, All Hallows, Bronx -- Runs the floor deftly. Will need to get stronger before he goes to Georgetown next season.
Allen Griffin, 6-1, junior point guard, Paul Robeson, Brooklyn -- An excellent 3-point shooter who can take it to the basket. His coach, Larry Major, says that when he develops court presence, there will be little difference between Griffin and Marbury, now at Georgia Tech.
Reggie Jesse, 6-6, junior swingman/guard, Bishop Loughlin, Brooklyn -- Averaged 19 points to lead Loughlin to a 16-8 record. Has a consistent 12- to 15-foot jumper and can take it to the hoop. Needs to work on his perimeter shooting.
Shamel Jones, 6-8, senior forward, Paul Robeson, Brooklyn -- One of the area's best all-round players. Scored inside and outside while averaging 19 points last season. Capable of passing from the post and the wing. Excellent shot blocker and rebounder. Looking at Georgetown, Kentucky, Texas Christian, Connecticut and UMass.
Ramel Lloyd, 6-3, senior forward, Cardinal Hayes, Bronx -- Did not receive the nickname, the Rock, because he is a soft player. Averaged 21.2 points last season and uses his body to bury the ball in the hole. Next year: Syracuse.
Jarrett Lockhart, 6-3, senior guard, Mount St. Michael, Bronx -- Averaged 24.2 points in leading Mount to a school-best 28-1 record. Outstanding 3-point shooter with quick feet. Needs to work on ball-handling and defense.
Ira Miller, 6-5, senior guard, Christ the King -- Runs the floor with intelligence. Needs to improve his 3-point shot and become more physical.
Kevin Morris, 5-10, senior guard, Martin Luther King, Manhattan -- Transferred from Manhattan Day School last season. Can take it inside, pass it in traffic and hit 3-pointers.
Lamar Odom, 6-9, junior forward, Christ the King -- Grew 6 inches last season and wound up breaking the school record for blocked shots (95) while averaging 15 points and 10 rebounds.
Long Island
Vassil Evtimov, 6-10, senior forward/center, Long Island Lutheran, Brookville -- Not as quick as some of the area's other big men. But he can pass, rebound and sink 3-pointers.
Jason Hernandez, 5-11, senior guard, St. Dominic's, Oyster Bay -- A strong defensive player out of Rick Pitino's old school. The left-hander averaged 17 points for last year's L.I. Catholic championship team.
Karim Shabazz, 6-11, junior center, Lawrence Woodmere Academy -- Transferred out of La Salle Academy. Has become a presence on the floor, routinely blocking shots in the paint and exhibiting excellent baseline moves. GRANT GLICKSON
The San Diego Union-Tribune
December 29, 1994 Thursday
New York's finest prep player is latest in family of standoutsBYLINE: JOSIE KARP, Staff WriterSECTION: SPORTS; Pg. D-6LENGTH: 1037 words
They all had nicknames.
Eric, the oldest Marbury brother, they called Spoon.
Norman, they called Jou-Jou. Starbury is what they have taken to calling Stephon Marbury.
It fits. The 17-year-old point guard for Brooklyn, N.Y., Lincoln High School, Marbury is arguably the most highly touted high school senior in the country. In his Coney Island neighborhood, everyone knows how Marbury's first name is pronounced.
Outside New York, some people might call him Steven, or Stephan, accent on the first syllable. Stephon is pronounced with the accent on the last syllable.
Get used to hearing it. Marbury is giving fans plenty to talk about this week at the Reebok/Above the Rim Tournament.
He had 26 points and 10 assists in Lincoln's 71-54 win over South Salem (Ore.) in a quarterfinal game last night.
Lincoln plays Washington D.C. Dunbar in one semifinal tonight at 9 at Torrey Pines High. Christ the King (N.Y.) plays top-seeded Mater Dei in the other semifinal, at 7:30. Marbury plays with an ease that is almost unnerving.
While his opponents, and even his teammates, run, pulse and fret, Marbury brings the ball up court, his dribble high, his gaze intense and his posture set in a permanent slouch.
Marbury is plotting.
He has been for some time. Marbury is going to college next year, the next step on a road he hopes will lead to the NBA. There will be no junior colleges, no prep schools, only a couple of months of telling people exactly how to pronounce his name and then, possibly, a lifetime of listening to people say it. Marbury will make his choice among UCLA, Minnesota, Syracuse and Georgia Tech known after he tries to win the New York City public school championship, something none of his brothers was able to accomplish. All three of Marbury's older brothers played at Lincoln.
Bobby Hartstein coached them all, either as an assistant or the head coach.
Hartstein had heard about Stephon, of course.
He had known the family since before Stephon was born.
Hartstein never saw him play though until Marbury came to practice for the first time. "I was in awe," Hartstein said.
"I couldn't believe the skill level.
It was beyond anything I had ever seen.
He was everything he was supposed to be." At that time, Marbury was supposed to be the best freshman point guard in the city.
Before that he was supposed to be the best sixth-grader in the city, and before that the best fourth-grader. The last time Lincoln came to San Diego was for the 1991 Above the Rim tournament, a couple of months after Hartstein got his first real look at Marbury.
He was 5-feet-8, 140 pounds, only a freshman and capable of draining NBA three-pointers. Marbury made the all-tournament team. Today he is 6-feet-2, 180 pounds, a senior and even more capable of draining NBA three-pointers. "His game is at the highest level I've ever seen for a guard in high school," Hartstein said.
"I have not seen anyone that I thought was better at his stage of development." Last year Marbury shaved two lines through his eyebrows.
Maybe it was a fashion statement.
Maybe it was for fun.
Marbury did not have a reason he could pinpoint.
His brother Eric saw one.
Those were his extra set of eyes, the ones that let him see plays before they develop, to know where his teammates are going even before they have any clue. "The talent I have for seeing the court, for being able to feel who's open for that split second . . . I see the play happen before it happens," Marbury said.
"I think I can see the play transforming as I'm coming down the court.
It's like a sense.
My brothers told me it was like a sixth sense." All three of his older brothers were Division I recruits.
Eric played at Georgia, Don went to Texas A&M and Norman played at St. Francis and in a professional league in Indonesia.
The baby of the family is Moses, nicknamed Zack, who is the only freshman on the Lincoln varsity. Stephon is supposed to be the best.
He has witnessed each of his brothers' successes on the court and endured their struggles off it.
They, too, were ticketed for the NBA, but were detoured along the way. "At first it was pressure," Marbury said.
"I just thought if I played hard and played smart and played through it, everything would come together.
The pressure was living up to the Marbury name." When Stephon was still in grade school, Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim sat in the Marbury living room in Brooklyn, extolling the virtues of Orangemen basketball.
He said one other thing, that he would be back.
Boeheim was back in the same place this fall, and this time, it was Stephon sitting across from him at the table, listening, instead of sitting off to the side, eavesdropping. Quarterfinals [] CHRIST THE KING (N.Y.) 73, RIVERSIDE (CALIF.) NORTH 69: Sophomore point guard Eric Barkley had 20 points for the Royals, who saw a nine-point halftime lead evaporate.
North tied the score twice late in the game, including 69-69 with a minute to go, but the Royals shut out North the rest of the way to earn a spot in the semifinals. [] MATER DEI 93, MERCED 48: Mater Dei, ranked fourth in the nation, had no trouble dispatching Merced, thanks to the talents of sophomore forward Schea Cotton inside and Clay McKnight outside.
Cotton scored 28 points for the second consecutive game and McKnight hit five three-pointers in the first half and finished with 20 points.
Mater Dei limited Merced to four points in the second quarter, en route to a 44-19 halftime lead. [] DUNBAR (D.C.) 92, EAST ANCHORAGE 89 (OT): Dunbar's Gill Michael tied the game at 85 with seven seconds to play to send the game into overtime. In the three-minute overtime, East Anchorage, trailing by three, got the ball with two seconds left and called timeout.
When play resumed East Anchorage could not get a shot off and Dunbar held on to win.
Donnell Brown led Dunbar with 27 points, shooting 11-for-18 from the field. [] Local teams: Kevon Jones scored 37 to lead Las Vegas Durango to a 101-99 overtime win over Lincoln Prep at Torrey Pines.
Deshawn Degrate led the Hornets with 21 points . . . Scott Brown had 38 points on the day as host Torrey Pines won two consolation games, 76-57 over Newport Harbor and 61-55 over Las Vegas Gorman . . . Greg Hendricks scored 22 to lead Scripps Ranch past Tokay of Lodi 75-71.


USA TODAY
January 3, 1995, Tuesday, FINAL EDITION
USA TODAY SUPER 25 HIGH SCHOOL BOYS RANKINGSSECTION: SPORTS; Pg. 10CLENGTH: 1422 words1 Oak Hill, Mouth of Wilson, Va. (17-1) Last week: 1. Results: Improved winning streak to 13 and won United Carolina Bank Holiday Festival, 75-43 vs. Lassiter of Marietta, Ga. MVP Ron Mercer had 28 points. Next: Jan. 14 vs. Stow, Ohio, in Coaxial National Hoops Classic at Columbus, Ohio.
2 St. Augustine, New Orleans (18-1) Last week: 6. Results: Improved winning streak to 17 with 79-60 victory vs. previously undefeated St. Raymond's of Bronx, N.Y., to win Slam Dunk to the Beach Invitational at Lewes, Del. MVP Maurice Robertson had 25 points. Mitchell Johnson had seven steals, six assists. Next: Today at Brother Martin of New Orleans.
3 Roman Catholic, Philadelphia (9-1) Last week: 2. Results: Won Celriver Classic at Rock Hill, S.C., with 58-50 victory vs. Hunter of Gastonia, N.C. MVP Lari Ketner had 13 points, 10 rebounds and seven blocks, setting tournament record with 21 blocks in three games. Next: Friday at Archbishop Carroll of Radnor.
4 Mater Dei, Santa Ana, Calif. (16-1) Last week: 4. Results: Handed then-No. 7 Lincoln of Brooklyn, N.Y., first loss 92-77 to win Reebok Above the Rim Classic at San Diego. Co-MVP Schea Cotton had 33 points. Next: Wednesday vs. Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa.
5 St. John's at Prospect Hall, Frederick, Md. (9-0) Last week: 5. Results: Did not play. Next: Saturday vs. National Christian of Fort Washington.
6 Farragut, Chicago (8-1) Last week: 11. Results: Won Proviso West Holiday Tournament at Hillside with 83-63 victory vs. Westinghouse of Chicago. MVP Kevin Garnett had 26 points, 18 rebounds and nine blocks. Next: Friday at Marshall of Chicago.
7 Dominguez, Compton, Calif. (13-1) Last week: 14. Results: Won Best in the West Invitational at Artesia of Lakewood with 87-83 double-overtime victory vs. Inglewood. Co-MVP Tommy Prince had 36 points. Next: Wednesday vs. Verbum Dei of Los Angeles.
8 Warsaw, Ind. (10-1) Last week: 19. Results: Won Hall of Fame Classic at New Castle with 62-58 victory vs. previously undefeated Ben Davis of Indianapolis. MVP Kevin Ault had 33 points. Next: Friday vs. Wallace of Gary.
9 DeMatha, Hyattsville, Md. (11-2) Last week: 3. Result: Placed third in Slam Dunk to the Beach Invitational at Lewes, Del. with 64-47 victory vs. then-No. 17 Chester, Pa. Lost 59-45 to then-No. 6 St. Augustine of New Orleans in semifinal. Next: Today at Paul VI of Fairfax, Va.10 Lincoln, Brooklyn, N.Y. (9-1) Last week: 7. Results: Placed second in Reebok Above the Rim Classic at San Diego with 92-77 loss to No. 4-ranked Mater Dei of Santa Ana, Calif. Co-MVP Stephon Marbury had tournament-record 39 points and six assists. Next: Thursday at Sheepshead Bay of Brooklyn.11 Joliet (Ill.) Township (12-1) Last week: 9. Results: Placed second in Pontiac Holiday Tournament with 74-59 loss to Manual of Peoria. Next: Friday vs. Romeoville.12 Scott, Toledo, Ohio (6-1) Last week: 8. Results: Placed second in AP&L King Cotton Classic at Pine Bluff, Ark., with 52-49 loss to Jefferson Davis of Montgomery, Ala. Next: Friday at Central of Toledo.13 Lake Clifton, Baltimore (6-0) Last week: 13. Results: Won Severn Holiday Tournament at Annapolis with 73-71 victory vs. Severn. MVP Shawnta Rogers had 24 points, 14 rebounds, seven assists and five steals. Next: Wednesday at Mervo of Baltimore.14 Catholic, Paterson, N.J. (5-2) Last week: 12. Results: Lost to Shawnee of Medford 69-52. Placed third in Beach Ball Classic at Myrtle Beach, S.C., with 67-59 victory vs. then-No. 15 Eau Claire of Columbia, S.C. Tim Thomas had 24 points. Rodney Rodgers had 13 points, 11 rebounds and seven steals. Next: Today vs. St. Raymond's of Bronx, N.Y.15 Battle Creek (Mich.) Central (5-0) Last week: 18. Results: Won Battle Creek Central Holiday Tournament with 91-70 victory vs. Murray-Wright of Detroit. MVP Dometriace Virgil had 24 points, five steals. Next: Today vs. Central of Portage.16 Shawnee, Medford, N.J. (5-0) Last week: Not ranked. Results: Defeated Thomson, Ga., 74-34 to win Beach Ball Classic at Myrtle Beach, S.C. MVP Brian Earl had 24 points, six assists. Malik Allen had 24 points, 17 rebounds and 11 blocks. Next: Today vs. Burlington Township.17 Manual, Peoria, Ill. (12-1) Last week: Not ranked. Results: Won Pontiac Holiday Tournament with 74-59 victory vs. then-No. 9 Joliet Township. MVP Ivan Watson had 21 points, Willie Coleman 19. Next: Friday vs. Woodruff of Peoria.18 Inglewood, Calif. (9-3) Last week: Not ranked. Results: Placed second in Best in the West Invitational at Artesia of Lakewood with 87-83 double-overtime loss to then-No. 14 Dominguez of Compton. Co-MVP Paul Pierce had 27 points, Jan Thomas 25. Next: Wednesday vs. Santa Monica.19 La Salle, Manhattan, N.Y. (12-0) Last week: Not ranked. Results: Won Monsignor King Memorial Tournament with 40-33 victory vs. Holy Trinity of Hicksville. MVP Shammgod Wells had 20 points. Next: Friday at All Hallows of Bronx.20 St. Patrick's, Elizabeth, N.J. (5-2) Last week: 10. Results: Lost to Thomson, Ga., 66-52. Placed fifth in Beach Ball Classic at Myrtle Beach, S.C., with 66-52 victory vs. Mainland of Daytona Beach, Fla. Shaheen Holloway had 19 points, 11 assists, setting tournament records with 22 steals and 13 in one game. Next: Saturday vs. Bishop Loughlin of Brooklyn.21 Science Hill, Johnson City, Tenn. (13-3) Last week: 20. Results: Finished second in Arby's Classic at Bristol, Tenn., following 76-73 loss to Westside of Augusta. Jovann Johnson had 27 points. Next: Today vs. Tennessee of Bristol.22 Wichita (Kan.) South (6-1) Last week: 22. Results: Did not play. Next: Friday at North of Wichita.23 Vashon, St. Louis (11-2) Last week: 23. Results: Won Normandy Invitational with 48-45 victory vs. Cardinal Ritter of St. Louis. Anthony Love had 18 points, seven assists and four steals. Next: Friday at Metro of St. Louis.24 Eau Claire, Columbia, S.C. (7-2) Last week: 15. Results: Lost to Thomson, Ga., 63-53 in Beach Ball Classic at Myrtle Beach, S.C. Placed fourth in tournament with 65-57 loss to then-No. 12 Catholic of Paterson, N.J. Jermaine O'Neal had 17 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks. Next: Today vs. Lower Richland of Hopkins.25 Chester, Pa. (7-3) Last week: 17. Results: Lost to St. Raymond's of Bronx, N.Y., 83-79 in Slam Dunk to the Beach Invitational at Lewes, Del. Placed fourth in tournament with 64-47 loss to then-No. 3 DeMatha of Hyattsville, Md. Next: Friday vs. Sleighton of Glen Mills. ----------------------------------------------------------------- DROPPED OUT: Harlan, Ky. (No. 16, 8-2), lost to Irmo of Columbia, S.C., 45-43 and Jackson of Massillon, Ohio, 62-56 in Beach Ball Classic at Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Westchester, Los Angeles (No. 21, 13-3), lost to Inglewood 81-61 in Best in the West Invitational at Artesia of Lakewood; Paul Robeson, Brooklyn, N.Y. (No. 24, 7-4), lost to Westside of Augusta, Ga., 73-65 and Sullivan North of Kingsport, Tenn., 92-75 in Arby's Classic at Bristol, Tenn.; Lithonia, Ga. (No. 25, 9-3), lost to Duncanville, Texas, 73-62 in Whataburger Westside Lions Holiday Tournament at Fort Worth.-- Ranked by USA TODAY's Dave Krider.
Regional rankings SOUTH1. Oak Hill, Mouth of Wilson, Va. (17-1)2. St. Augustine, New Orleans (18-1)3. Science Hill, Johnson City, Tenn. (13-3)4. Eau Claire, Columbia, S.C. (7-2)5. Westside, Augusta, Ga. (11-1)6. East Central, San Antonio (16-0)7. 71st, Fayetteville, N.C. (9-1)8. Harlan, Ky. (8-2)9. Potomac, Dumfries, Va. (7-1) 10. Northwestern, Miami (15-3) EAST1. Roman Catholic, Philadelphia (9-1)2. St. John's at Prospect Hall, Frederick, Md. (9-0)3. DeMatha, Hyattsville, Md. (11-2)4. Lincoln, Brooklyn, N.Y. (9-1)5. Lake Clifton, Baltimore (6-0)6. Catholic, Paterson, N.J. (5-2)7. Shawnee, Medford, N.J. (5-0)8. La Salle, Manhattan, N.Y. (12-0)9. St. Patrick's, Elizabeth, N.J. (5-2) 10. Chester, Pa. (7-3) WEST1. Mater Dei, Santa Ana, Calif. (16-1)2. Dominguez, Compton, Calif. (13-1)3. Inglewood, Calif. (9-3)4. Westchester, Los Angeles (13-3)5. Mountain View, Mesa, Ariz. (14-0)6. Benson Tech, Portland, Ore. (5-0)7. Crenshaw, Los Angeles (12-3)8. George Washington, Denver (3-2)9. Franklin, Seattle (6-1) 10. Timpview, Provo, Utah (9-0) MIDWEST1. Farragut, Chicago (8-1)2. Warsaw, Ind. (10-1)3. Joliet (Ill.) Township (12-1)4. Scott, Toledo, Ohio (6-1)5. Battle Creek (Mich.) Central (5-0)6. Manual, Peoria, Ill. (12-1)7. Wichita (Kan.) South (6-1)8. Vashon, St. Louis (11-2)9. Merrillville, Ind. (8-0) 10. Rufus King, Milwaukee (6-0)


That distinction went to La Jolla Country Day senior running back Bum-suk Hong. Notes [] Rancho Buena Vista's Lisa Bostian was named third-team all-state in girls volleyball by Cal-Hi. The Ohio State-bound Bostian, San Diego's Division I Player of the Year and captain of the U-T's all-academic first-team, was the only San Diegan honored. [] Torrey Pines coach John Farrell, the Reebok/Above the Rim Tournament director, says the 1994 tourney broke all attendance records -- after just two days.
The four-day totals were more than double the previous high. Farrell says he'd like to expand next year, using three gyms.
He would bring the best 16 schools to Torrey Pines after the first round. [] La Jolla Country Day's boys basketball team won the Holiday Cage Classic late Friday, beating host Pasadena Poly 55-49 in the championship. Jamie Hooper's three-point field goal, two free throws and an assist in the final minute were the key plays against the Panthers, ranked fourth in the state in Division V by Student Sports.


USA TODAY
April 21, 1995, Friday, FINAL EDITION
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL ALL-USA HONORABLE MENTIONSSECTION: SPORTS; Pg. 11CLENGTH: 6712 wordsALABAMA
Player of year: Brian Williams, 6-2, Jeff Davis. Averaged 23 points, six assists and four steals. Led team to 32-1 record and Class 6A state title. MVP of state tournament and state Mr. Basketball. Signed with Alabama.
Honorable mention: Javares Anderson, 6-10, Greenville, 17.0; Dewayne Brown, 6-8, Jess Lanier, 21.2; Michael Chadwick, 6-5, Central (Phenix City), 21.2; Allen Chasteen, 6-10, Southern Academy, 25.0; Larry Florence, 6-6, Central (Phenix City ), 18.8; Derek Hall, 6-2, Parker, 23.0; Bart Hyche , 5-11, Winfield, 25.5; Boyd Kaiser, 6-6, Vestavia Hills , 18.8; Bryant Smith, 6-5, Butler, 22.0; Greg Stolt , 6-10, Grissom , 20.0.
ALASKA
Player of year: Mao Tosi , 6-6, East (Anchorage). Averaged 21.4 points and 15 rebounds to lead school to fourth consecutive Class 4A title. Gatorade and Alaska Sportswriters player of the year. Signed with Butler County (Kan.) Community College .
Honorable mention: Chris Hamey, 6-4, Juneau-Douglas, 19.5; Kervin Registe , 6-2, Palmer, 16.4; Nathan Ryan, 5-10, Jr., Bartlett , 16.4; Josh Tilbury , 6-2, Service, 19.6; Kevin Young, 5-10, Wrangell , 18.6.
ARIZONA
Player of year: Mike Bibby, 6-2, Jr., Shadow Mountain. Averaged 34.5 points, 7.7 assists, 5.5 rebounds. Scored state-record 1,071 points. Team lost in Class 5A title game.
Honorable mention: Aaron Brodt, 6-8, Saguaro, 22.0; Devon Eason , 6-3, Rincon, 22.5; Charles Gosa , 6-7, Carl Hayden, 16.2; Nick Green, 6-6, Jr., Mingus, 24.9; Greg Halvorson , 6-5, Canyon del Oro, 23.7; Lamont Long, 6-3, Jr., Corona del Sol, 33.3; Bernard Rock, 5-10, Jr., Orme, 23.2; Seth Schuknecht , 6-6, Paradise Valley, 22.7.
ARKANSAS
Player of year: Adrian Peterson, 6-4, Pulaski Oak Grove. Averaged 26.4 points, 9.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists. Shot 53.3% from the field, 76.7% from the free throw line. Scored 1,962 career points. Team was 22-7 and lost in first round of Class AAA tournament. Signed with Oklahoma State.
Honorable mention: Mitchell Bolding, 6-4, Benton, 19.5; Keith Carter, 6-5, Perryville, 25; Adrian Chilliest, 6-5, Little Rock Parkview, 14; Michael Cotton, North Pulaski, 26.0; O.J. Johnson, 5-11, Emerson, 16.5; Ben Jones, 6-7, Clarksville, 21.3; Quincy Lewis, 6-7, Little Rock Parkview, 15.5; Blake Moses, 6-9, Magnolia, 22.7; Jason Smith, 6-6, Palestine-Wheatley, 16.5; Ali Thompson, 6-4, Jonesboro, 23.0.
CALIFORNIA
Player of year: Paul Pierce, 6-7, Inglewood. Averaged 27 points, 11 rebounds and four assists per game. Led team to 26-4 record. Scored 21 points in the fourth quarter of his final game in a playoff loss to Dominguez and finished with 37. Signed with Kansas.
Honorable mention: Frank Allocco, 5-9, Jr., Northgate, 15.5; Corey Benjamin, 6-6, Jr., Fontana, 22.8; Schea Cotton, 6-5, So., Mater Dei, 24.3; Duane Davis, 6-0, Fairfax, 12.5; Nathan Fast, 6-3, Clovis West, 20.5; Mike Garrett, 6-2, Jr., Santa Barbara, 18.0; Doug Gottlieb, 6-1, Tustin, 19.5; Rico Harris, 6-8, Temple City, 27.7; Corey Hazewood, 6-7, Kennedy (Sacramento), 23.0; Eddie House, 6-1, Jr., Hayward, 22.5; Shaun Jackson, 6-7, Mater Dei, 16.5; Brock Jacobsen, 6-4, Crescenta Valley, 27.3; Matt Jager, 6-7, Vista, 26.0; Joe Kavanaugh, 6-6, St. Francis (Mountain View), 18.0; Frank Knight, 6-2, Fremont (Oakland), 19.7; Art Lee, 6-0, North Hollywood, 24.1; Jelani McCoy, 6-10, St. Augustine, 25.8; Greg Minor, 6-2, Canyon Springs, 27.6; Thomas Prince, 6-6, Dominguez, 18.0; Shomario Richard, 5-10, Nogales, 27.6; Myron Richardson, 6-8, Elk Grove, 16.0; Johnnie Sanders, 6-4, Franklin (Los Angeles), 25.3; Jemall Slaughter, 6-3, Fontana, 26.7.
COLORADO
Player of year: Chauncey Billups , 6-3, George Washington. Averaged 23.3 points this season and 25.7 in career. Named The Denver Post and the (Denver) Rocky Mountain News player of the year. Team finished 19-4. Signed with Colorado.
Honorable mention: DeMarcos Anzures , 6-1, Skyview, 21.2; J.B. Bickerstaff, 6-4, Jr., Denver East, 17.1; Chris Crosby, 6-7, Jr., Chatfield, 20.7; Eric Dow, 6-8, Arapahoe, 16.5; Keith Grable, 6-1, Horizon, 21.0; Brandon Patterson, 6-4, Arvada West, 18.7; Michael Ruffin, 6-8, Cherry Creek, 17.2; K.C. Somers, 6-3, Jr., Skyview, 18.0.
CONNECTICUT
Player of year: Rashamel Jones, 6-4, Trinity Catholic. Averaged 27 points, 11 rebounds, five steals and three assists. Led team to 20-5 record and Class M championship game. Gatorade state and regional player of year. Three-time all-stater. Scored 2,301 career points. Signed with Connecticut.
Honorable mention: Kyle Commodore, 5-9, St. Joseph, 17.8; Rob Corraro, 6-7, Xavier, 21.6; Jamar Dunmore, 6-7, Westhill, 17.7; Shon Jones, 6-4, Jr., New Britain, 27.4; Victor Maldonado , 6-4, Jr., Manchester, 25.7; Sylvester McIntosh, 6-4, Notre Dame (Fairfield), 22.9; Harold Miller, 5-10, Holy Cross, 25.1, Edmund Saunders, 6-8, So., Holy Cross, 18.5.
DELAWARE
Player of year: John Gordan , 5-10, St. Mark's. Averaged 18.0 points and seven assists. Scored 1,464 career points. Led team to 26-0 record and state championship. Says he will attend Maine .
Honorable mention: Laron Cephas , 6-7, Jr., Sanford, 15.0; William Davis, 6-0, William Penn, 23.0; Gary Lumpkin, 6-2, William Penn, 19.0; Jermaine Medley, 6-0, So., Wilmington, 22.0; Laron Profit, 6-6, Caesar Rodney, 25.0; Ryan Saunders, 6-0, Jr., A.I. DuPont, 22.0; Gary Washam, 6-0, Jr., Mount Pleasant, 18.0; Tyson Waterman, 5-11, Sanford, 23.0.
D.C.
Player of year: Michael Gill, 6-7, Dunbar. Averaged 19.3 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks. District of Columbia Gatorade player of the year. All-tournament selection at Las Vegas Classic and Reebok Classic in San Diego. Recorded four triple-doubles this season. Signed with Pittsburgh.
Honorable mention: Leslie Ballard, 5-11, Wilson, 21.0; Nathaniel Burton, 6-1, Jr., McKinley, 17.1; Darion Clark, 6-3, Roosevelt, 17.4; Brian Johnson, 6-4, H.D. Woodson , 13.9; Frank McQueen, 6-4, Dunbar, 17.8; Sheik Pearson, 6-3, So., Cardozo, 19.0; Charles Rooths , 5-8, St. John's, 23.4; Ed Sheffey, 5-11, Jr., Anacostia, 21.2; Michael Smith, 6-5, Model, 25.4; Neil Streeter, 6-1, The Field School, 26.4; Andre Thomas, 6-3, Jr., Anacostia, 16.3.
FLORIDA
Player of year: Vince Carter, 6-6, Mainland (Daytona Beach). Led Buccaneers (34-2) to Class 6A title. Averaged 22.0 points, 11.4 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 3.5 blocks. Career totals: 2,299 points, 1,042 rebounds, 356 assists, 178 steals. Named state Mr. Basketball by state sportswriters/coaches. Signed with North Carolina.
Honorable mention: Gary Anderson, 6-4, Ribault, 18.1; Lucas Barnes, 6-6, Jr., South Miami, 33.0; Des Baxter, 6-3, Jr., Port St. Joe, 18.2; Dain Brown, 6-0, Boca Ciega, 21.3; Charlie Cosby, 6-1, North Fort Myers, 24.2; Ben Fleming, 6-0, Ribault, 17.5; Mike Gibbs, 6-9, Clay, 20.4; Tim James, 6-8, Northwestern, 24.0; Alvin Jones Jr., 6-10, So., Kathleen, 17.2; LeDarion Jones, 6-6, Bartow, 18.1; Robert Jones, 6-0, Gold Coast Corporate, 30.1; Otis Kitchens , 6-6, Jr., Tampa Catholic, 15.1; Roy Leath , 6-7, Lake Wales, 17.3; Josh Postorino, 6-0, Clearwater, 19.5; Larry Richardson, 6-8, Orange Park, 18.5; Eddie Shannon, 5-11, Cardinal Newman, 25.5; Jerel Seamon, 6-3, Florida, 25.4; James Stone, 6-5, Dillard, 19.1; Jermaine Walker, 6-6, Jr., Ely, 18.5; Peter Warrick, 6-1, Southeast, 15.3.
GEORGIA
Player of year: Shareef Abdur-Rahim , 6-10, Wheeler (Marietta). Averaged 31 points, 12.4 rebounds and four blocks this season. Two-time state Mr. Basketball. Finished as school's career scoring and rebounding leader. Signed with California.
Honorable mention: Melvin Adams, 6-7, Baldwin, 18.0; Ernest Brown, 6-5, Dougherty, 30.0; Juan Gaston, 6-7, Columbia, 22.0; Ray Harrison, 6-3, Dunwoody, 14.0; Mark Kimbrough, 6-4, Jr., Terrell County, 25.0; Ricky Moore, 6-2, Westside, 20.0; Anton Reese, 6-2, Lithonia , 22.0; Stan Simmons, 5-11, Winder-Barrow , 23.0; Tom Wideman, 6-9, George Walton , 23.0.
HAWAII
Player of year: Greg Miller, 6-7, Kalahoe. Averaged 11 points in regular season, 16 in state tournament, leading team to title, beating St. Louis in final. Was tournament MVP, with 15 points, 15 rebounds in state final. Junior varsity benchwarmer last season. Undecided.
Honorable mention: Darnell Arceneaux , 6-3, Jr., St. Louis, 18; Issac Castro, 6-3, Jr., Moanalua , 8; Kealoha Garces , 6-3, Kaimuki , 8; Steve Hess, 5-8, So., Kalaheo, 6; Richard Karlisle , 6-5, Jr., Iolani, 18; Scott Kato , 6-6, Kalaheo , 10; Jason Knable , 6-3, Waiakea , 10; Kawika Ordenstein, 6-1, St. Louis, 16; Wes Pratt, 6-5, Jr., Punahou, 10.
IDAHO
Player of year: Jon Harris, 6-5, Jr., Centennial. Averaged 15.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.1 blocks. Led team to 26-0 record and school's first state Class A-1 title. Named first-team Class A-1 all-state.
Honorable mention: Brandon Andrew, 6-0, Rigby, 16.5; Andy Bingham, 5-11, Minico, 14.3; Clint Hordemann, 6-2, Centennial, 15.5; J.T. Nelson, 6-10, Pocatello, 15.6; Sam Nelson, 6-0, Madison, 17.3; Ken Roberts, 6-3, Post Falls, 15.2; Brian Russell, 6-4, Lake City, 17.3; Ty Shippen, 6-1, Rigby, 13.4; Rob Smith, 6-2, Borah, 15.6; Dan Walker, 6-3, Weiser, 22.1.
ILLINOIS
Player of year: Kevin Garnett, 6-11, Farragut. Averaged 25.2 points, 17.9 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 6.5 blocks. Led Farragut to 28-2 record and No. 18 ranking in USA TODAY's Super 25. Unsigned . Could enter NBA draft.((UPDATE??) no update as of 4-17, he'll enter only if he doesnt get qualifying test skor, which he's still waiting on)
Honorable mention: Carvel Ammons, 6-6, Jr., Centennial, 20.0; Gary Bell, 6-5, Joliet Township, 22.1; Brian Cardinal, 6-8, Unity, 24.0; Kyle Cartmill, 6-0, Quincy, 22.5; Willie Coleman, 6-1, Manual, 18.0; Ronnie Fields, 6-3, Jr., Farragut, 20.0; Rico Hill, 6-6, Brother Rice, 21.0; J.R. Koch, 6-10, Morton, 22.1; Jasper Mallory, 6-1, Argo, 32.1; Nazr Mohammed, 6-10, Kenwood, 22.1; Matt Moran, 6-7, Pekin, 27.1; Elvir Ovcina, 7-0, Sycamore, 18.0; Mike Robinson, 6-6, Jr., Richwoods, 30.6; Tai Streets, 6-4, Thornton, 16.2; Ivan Watson, 6-0, Manual, 17.0.
INDIANA
Player of year: Damon Frierson, 6-4, Ben Davis. Averaged 20 points. Led team to 32-1 record and state title. Third consecutive year team reached state final four. three consecutive years. Named state Mr. Basketball, first-team all-state and Gatorade state player of the year. Signed with Miami (Ohio).
Honorable mention: Chad Adkins, 6-3, Shelbyville, 25.0; Kevin Ault, 6-3, Jr., Warsaw, 26.3; Kent Ayer, 6-1, South Spencer, 25.1; Jaraan Cornell, 6-3, Jr., Clay (South Bend), 18.9; Michael Edison, 6-2, Plymouth, 22.0; Brett Fedak, 6-7, Merrillville, 16.3; Chris Hahn, 6-7, Jr., Alexandria, 22.0; Courtney James, 6-7, Ben Davis, 16.3; Steve Lewis, 6-2, Jr., Jasper, 27.1; Jack Owens, 6-0, George Washington, 16.3; James Patterson, 6-6, Ben Davis, 14.8; Mike Renfro, 6-3, Beech Grove, 27.4; Eric Riggs, 6-1, Brownsburg, 25.4; Robert Washington , 6-3, George Washington , 19.1.
IOWA
Player of year: Adam Spanich, 6-8, Regis. Averaged 28.9 points, 12 rebounds and 2.3 blocks. Hit 43.1% (84-for-195) of three-pointers and 79.9% of free throws. Gatorade and Iowa Newspaper Association state player of year. Signed with Oral Roberts.
Honorable mention: Scott Allen, 6-1, Oelwein , 28.0; Cary Cochran, 6-1, So., Tri-Center, 29.2; Chris Danner, 5-11, Johnston, 18.2; Adam Doll, 6-6, Osage, 21.1; P.J. Hogan, 6-2, Hempstead, 23.5; Burt Lappe, 6-8, Jr., Winfield-Mount Union, 21.5; Ryan Luehrsmann , 6-1, Jr., Washington (Cedar Rapids), 21.8; Josh Miller, 6-1, Muscatine, 25.9; Dean Oliver, 5-11, So., Mason City, 25.0; Tyler Peterson , 7-0, Washington (washington, iowa), 25.6; Matt Sunblad, 6-1, Johnston, 17.7; Justin Wessel, 6-8, Jr., Prairie (Cedar Rapids).
KANSAS
Player of year: Kris Weems, 6-2, F.L. Schlagle (Kansas City). Averaged 18.2 points and hit 51% of his three-pointers to lead team to state title. Recorded 3.71 grade-point average. Signed with Stanford.
Honorable mention: Josh Alexander, 6-2, Jr., McPherson, 17.0; Manny Dies, 6-8, Wichita South , 14.7; Clayton Dye, 6-4, Rose Hill, 24.9; DeAngelo Evans, 5-10, Jr., Wichita Collegiate, 16.7; Cam Lindsey, 6-1, Paola , 17.0; L. Dee Murdock, 6-9, Columbus, 30.1; Shawn Rhodes, 6-10, Northwest (Wichita) , 16.6; Jamall Walker, 6-0, Wichita South , 6.5.
KENTUCKY
Player of year: Charles Thomas, 6-4, Harlan. Averaged 23.1 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.4 steals, 1.9 assists. Hit 58.5% of field goals, 66.7% of free throws. Scored 3,365 career points. Led team to 13th Region championship. Named state Mr. Basketball. Signed with Minnesota.
Honorable mention: Lamont Barnes, 6-9, Jr., University Heights, 18.7; Will Carlton, 6-8, Anderson County, 23.5; Tim Couch, 6-5, Jr., Leslie County, 36.3; Todd Cox, 6-8, Harlan, 17.2; Patrick Critchelow, 6-1, Breckinridge, 13.0; Corey Dumphord, 6-2, Paris, 27.4; Billy Ray Fawns, 6-8, Montgomery County, 26.9; Daymeon Fishback, 6-6, Jr., Greenwood, 21.1; Joe Harney, 6-2, Holy Cross (Covington), 6-2, 19.4; Antwuan James, 6-2, Jr., Fairdale, 25.9; Jason Lathrem , 6-7, Greenwood, 21.3; Frank Lee, 6-2, Boyd County, 20.4; VonDale Morton, 6-5, Lexington Catholic, 19.3; Dewayne Saulsberry , 5-11, Muhlenberg North, 20.0; Roni Robinson, 6-2, So., Franklin County, 20.1; Jeremy Story, 6-0, Marshall County, 18.1; Charles Taylor, 5-9, Pleasure Ridge Park, 14.3; J.R. VanHoose , 6-9, Fr., Paintsville, 17.5; Ryan Wilson, 6-8, Williamsburg, 27.3.
LOUISIANA
Player of year: Mike Smith, 6-7, West Monroe . Averaged 24.6 points, 13 rebounds, four blocks and four assists. Led team to Class 5A semifinals and 34-2 record. Louisiana Sports Writers Association player of the year. Signed with Louisiana Tech.
Honorable mention: Maurice Bell, 6-4, Carroll, 25.6; Todd Briley, 6-1, Midland, 33.0; Chris Burton, 6-5, Coushattta , 31.6; Lonnie Cooper, 6-4, McCall, 27.0; Lester Earl, 6-8, Jr., Glen Oaks, 17.0; Eugene Edgerson, 6-7, Jr., St. Augustine, 16.7; Larry Hall, 6-3, North DeSoto, 41.6; Cory Powell, 6-5, Jr., Glen Oaks, 18.0; Maurice Robertson, 6-5, St. Augustine, 17.1; Talance Sawyer, 6-3, Bastrop, 27.0; Derek Smith, 6-2, Jr., Atlanta, 30.0; Rogers Washington, 6-6, Hanson Memorial, 28.0.
MAINE
Player of year: T.J. Caouette , 6-7, Jr., Winthrop. Averaged 34.6 points, 14.6 rebounds, 6.3 steals for 18-1 team that advanced to Western Maine Class C final. Named Gatorade state player of year, outstanding player in Western C Tournament. Also selected first-team all-state by Central Maine Newspapers, (Portland) Maine Sunday Telegram , Bangor Daily News and (Lewiston-Auburn) Sunday Sun-Journal .
Honorable mention: Andy Bedard, 6-1, Maine Central, 14.2; Luther Clay, 6-8, Maine Central, 17.2; Danny Dahl, 6-3, Bangor, 15.0; Dale Landrith, 6-8, Camden-Rockport, 20.4; Josh Nash, 6-4, Medomak Valley, 25.4.
MARYLAND
Player of year: Louis Bullock, 6-2, Laurel Baptist. Averaged 25.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, 8.4 assists, 3.0 steals for a team that finished 36-5. Gatorade, Associated Press and The Washington Post player of the year. Owns state career scoring record (3,356). Set Capital Classic all-star game records with 40 points and six three-pointers. McDonald's All-America Game selection. Signed with Michigan.
Honorable mention: Tony Christie , 6-7, St. John's at Prospect Hall; John Hemsley, 6-5, Southern (Baltimore), 16.6; Tim Hill, 5-10, DeMatha, 12.3; Nate James, 6-6, Jr., St. John's at Prospect Hall, 17.5; Anton Jenifer , 5-9, Walbrook, 28.5; Andrius Jurkunas , 6-9, St. John's at Prospect Hall, 12.5; Mark Karcher, 6-5, So., St. Frances, 21.6; Joe Lofton, 6-7, Jr., Forestville, 27.2; Jabari Outtz , 5-11, Good Counsel, 23.0; Tommy Polley, 6-5, Jr., Dunbar, 15.2; Darryl Presley, 6-6, DeMatha, 13.3; Tryrian Ridges, 6-1, Springbrook, 23.0; Shawnta Rogers, 5-5, Lake Clifton, 24.2; Marvis Thornton, 6-5, Dunbar, 22.3; Antoine Wills, 6-1, Kennedy, 30.1.
MASSACHUSETTS
Player of year: Wayne Turner, 6-3, Beaver Country Day. Averaged 36.7 points, 10.1 assists, 8.5 rebounds, 5.0 steals. Scored 60 or more points twice this season. Scored 2,542 career points. Named to McDonald's All-America first team, Independent Schools League all-star. Signed with Kentucky.
Honorable mention: Mike Babul , 6-6, Jr., North Attleboro, 22.3; Pat Bradley, 6-2, Everett, 24.0; Jim Burton, 6-6, Catholic Memorial, 21.2; Matt Christensen, 6-10, Belmont, 22.0; John Hightower, 6-1, Thayer, 19.1; Monty Mack, 6-3, Jr., South Boston, 23.2; Diego McClain, 5-9, Jr., Holy Name Central, 18.0; Scoonie Penn, 5-10, Salem, 30.0; Marcus Wills, 6-1, New Bedford, 30.1.
MICHIGAN
Player of year: Robert Traylor , 6-8, Murray-Wright. Averaged 22.3 points and 15.3 rebounds. Named state Mr. Basketball, Gatorade state player of year and Associated Press first-team all-state. Led team to state title as junior. Signed with Michigan.
Honorable mention: Ron Banks, 6-5, Jr., Sexton, 22.7; Mateen Cleaves, 6-2, Jr., Northern (Flint), 17.1; Kerry Hatfield, 6-0, Jr., Benton Harbor, 19.2; J.P. Huntington, 6-0, Grand Haven, 21.4; Jason Klein, 6-7, Grosse Ile,? 28.3; Brian Ponder, 6-2, Cooley, 14.0; Terrance Roberson , 6-7, Buena Vista, 23.0; Antonio Smith, 6-8, Northern (Flint), 16.7; Garrett Stevens , 6-6, Ferndale, 18.4; Demetrius Van Syckle, 6-8, Battle Creek Central, 23.5; Chancey Willis, 6-5, Northern (Detroit), 18.0.
MINNESOTA
Player of year: Nate Holmstadt , 6-8, Monticello. Averaged 25.6 points, 14.8 rebounds, 7.5 blocks this season for 19-6 team. Shot 64.6% from the floor and 80% from foul line. Finished with 2,115 career points and more than 1,000 rebounds. Named state player of the year by Gatorade, Associated Press and Minneapolis Star Tribune . Signed with Montana State.
Honorable mention: Matt Arnold, 6-4, Hopkins, 19.1; Chad Bey , 6-7, Mounds View, 15.7; James Bunch, 6-8, Jr., Brooklyn Center, 19.0; Khalid El-Amin , 5-10, So., North (Minneapolis), 21.0; Dan Fischer , 6-4, Bagley, 32.2; Blaine Joerger , 6-2, Staples-Motley, 22.1; Brady Larson , 6-0, St. Francis, 22.3; Kevin Loge, 6-9, Jr., Morris Area, 21.2; Robert Mestas , 5-11, Roosevelt (Minneapolis), 23.1; Josh Quigley, 6-8, East (Duluth), 22.3; James Ware, 6-4, Hopkins, 19.5.
MISSISSIPPI
Player of year: Michael DeGruy , 6-1, Harrison Central. Averaged 30.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.4 steals, 3.5 assists. Led team (27-7) to Class 5A title. Averaged 38.7 points in three state tournament games. Scored 44 vs. Murrah in final and 2,197 career points. Expected to attend junior college.(Correct as of 4/20)
Honorable mention: Brian Adams, 6-5, Jr., Piney Woods, 19.1; Mario Bland, 6-6, Jr., Callaway, 23.6; Leroy Buchanan, 6-3 1/2, Marshall, 28.0; Trey Bullet, 6-4 1/2, St. Andrew's, 28.3; Maurice Carter, 6-5, Forest Hill, 23.5; Sam Funches, 6-8, Murrah, 16.0; Torrey Harris, 6-9 1/2, Piney Woods, 13.8; Javis Johnson, 6-3, Natchez, 17.6; Anthony Richards, 6-8, Mendenhall, 19.0; Early Smith, 6-8, Starkville, 14.0; Quentin Smith, 6-10, Jr., Vicksburg, 18.0; Marcus Tyler, 6-8, Lawrence County, 16.0; Tyrone Washington, 6-10 1/2, Indianola Gentry, 19.0; Detrick White, 6-1, Durant, 21.8.
MISSOURI
Player of year: Ryan Robertson, 6-4, St. Charles West. Averaged 24.5 points, 10 assists and 5.5 rebounds as West was Class 4A state champ. Only second player in USA with more than 2,700 points and 1,100 assists in career (NBA rookie Jason Kidd is the other). Owns 4.0 grade-point average. Signed with Kansas.
Honorable mention: Cookie Belcher , 6-3, Jr., Mexico , 22.0; Chris Carrawell, 6-7, Jr., Cardinal Ritter, 21.0; Bill Coby, 6-8, Chaminade, 18.0; Josh Hotz, 6-4, St. Francis Borgia, 25.0; Tryonn Lue, 5-11, Raytown, 24.0; Kenny Price, 6-4, Glendale, 22.0; Matt Redd, 6-5, Maryville, 21.0; JaRon Rush, 6-6, Fr., Pembroke Hill, 25.0; Markese Watkins, 6-8, Vashon, 17.0; Loren Woods, 7-1, Jr., Cardinal Ritter, 18.0.
MONTANA
Player of year: Mike Warhank , 6-3, Great Falls. Averaged 25.1 points, 5.1 assists and shot 86% from free throw line. Led team to Class AA title, its second in a row, and 21-0 record. Team 38-4 in last two seasons, 62-24 in last four. Scored 1,615 career points. First-team all-state pick, Gatorade state player of year and MVP of state tournament. Unsigned.(UPDATED as of 4/20)
Honorable mention: Bob Baker, 6-5, Harden, 17.0; Kelly Darragh , 6-5, Charles M. Russell, 19.1; Jerry Lei , 6-7, Powder River, 21.0; Eli Meccage , 6-5, Laurel, 23.0; Matt Seidensticker , 6-4, Shelby, 24.0; Danny Sprinkle, 6-2, Helena, 18.2; Kevin Van Nice, 6-3, Capital, 18.9; Travis Walker, 6-1, Plentywood, 31.2.
NEBRASKA
Player of year: T.J. Pugh, 6-9, Creighton (Omaha). Averaged 25.8 points, 9.7 rebounds and shot 58.6% from the field. Led team to Class A state semifinals and 16-10 record. Named to Associated Press all-state first team. Signed with Kansas.
Honorable mention: Mike Bargan , 6-7, Lincoln East, 25.5; Dusty Dubbs, 6-4, Jr., Ralston, 19.0; J.R. Edwards, 6-1, Jr., Southeast (Lincoln), 16.5; Greg Gerlach , 6-7, Lincoln Northeast, 14.5; Alton Mason, 6-2, Jr., Lincoln Northeast, 17.6; Alvin Mitchell, 6-0, Harry A. Burke, 20.1; Kevin Mungin , 6-7, Papillion, 15.7; Ben Ries , 6-1, Jr., Norfolk, 18.5; Mike Simons, 6-3, Jr., Wahoo , 28.6; Lindley Thompson, 6-4, Jr., Paxton , 25.1.
NEVADA
Player of year: Mike Johnson, 6-0, Rancho. Averaged 18.2 points, 9.7 assists, 5.3 rebounds, 3.3 steals. Class AAA all-state, southern Nevada player of the year. Unsigned .
Honorable mention: Dan Brotherson, 6-4, Virgin Valley, 24; Kenyetta Clyde, 6-8, Las Vegas, 25; Zach Coughlin, 6-4, Reno, 21; Shonray Johnson, 6-2, Cheyenne, 25; Eric McCauley, 5-11, Green Valley, 16; Nate Miller, 6-5, Durango, 15; Jason Neeser , 6-4, South Tahoe (Calif.), 25; Chris Rand, 6-3, Carson, 23.4; Daryl Richardson, 6-1, Valley, 22; Ra'oof Sadat, 6-9, Jr., Durango, 20; DeMario Slocum, 6-1, Jr., Eldorado, 19; Larry Treadwell, 6-4, Rancho, 19.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Player of year: Mike Jean, 6-1, Pinkerton. Averaged 16.0 points and 7.5 assists. Named state Mr. Basketball and Class L all-state first team. Named to Class L all-academic team. Signed with St. Anselm (N.H.).
Honorable mention: Adam Chase, 6-3, Calvary Christian, 19.2; Matt Chotkowski, 6-6, Concord, 15.8; Keith Friel , 6-4, Jr., Oyster River, 27.3; Ethan Holmes, 6-2, Newfound Memorial, 16.3; Jaime Leflem, 6-5, Conval, 27.2; Eric Pescinski , 6-3, Newfound Memorial, 23.6; Glenn Petruzzi , 5-10, Salem, 20.8; Reuben Taylor, 5-9, Portsmouth, 12.4.
NEW JERSEY
Player of year: Tim Thomas, 6-10, Jr., Paterson Catholic. Averaged 24 points, 15 rebounds and three blocks this season. Only junior named to 10-member Parade first team. Named Gatorade state player of the year.
Honorable mention: Malik Allen, 6-10, Jr., Shawnee, 19; Eugene Atkinson, 6-5, St. Anthony, 15; Geoff Billet, 6-0, Christian Brothers, 18; David Capers, 6-3, St. Peter's (New Brunswick), 18; John Celestand, 6-3, Piscataway, 19; Mike DeRocckis , 6-2, McCorristin , 17; Brian Earl, 6-2, Shawnee, 21; Greg Hamond , 6-6, Washington Township, 22; Robert Haskins, 6-6, Rancocas Valley, 14; Shaheen Holloway, 5-10, Jr., St. Patrick, 23; Nate Johnson, 6-6, Jr., Camden , 36; Clifton Jones, 6-6, Jr., Pleasantville, 19; Anthony Perry, 6-3, So., St. Anthony, 14; Kirk Webber, 6-5, Princeton, 20.
NEW MEXICO
Player of year: Kenny Thomas, 6-9, Albuquerque. Averaged 25.3 points, 16.9 rebounds. Led team (23-2) to Class AAAA title. Had 15 points and 15 rebounds, four assists and three blocks in Coca-Cola All-Star Classic April 15 in Indianapolis. Class AAAA player of year. Signed with New Mexico.
Honorable mention: Larry Ayuso 6-3, Roswell, 29.0; James Borrego, 6-5, Jr., Albuquerque Academy, 23.2; A.J. Bramlett, 6-10, La Cueva, 24.5; Taymon Domzalski, 6-10, New Mexico Military, 27.1; Fred Gonzalez, 6-8, New Mexico Military, 17.1; Damion Jenkins, 5-10, Jr., Albuquerque, 17.3; David Moseley , 6-3, Jr., Mayfield, 20.0; Jarvis Mullahon , 6-5, Jr., Navajo Pine, 31.0; Andrew Patteson 6-3, Jr., Artesia, 16.0; Malik Waters, 6-3, Ruidoso, 22.0; Lee Williams, 6-3, Alamogordo, 18.0.
NEW YORK
Player of year: Stephon Marbury, 6-1, Lincoln (Brooklyn). Averaged 27.4 points, 8.3 assists and three steals. Led Lincoln (26-3) to Class A title. Gatorade national player of the year. Signed with Georgia Tech .
Honorable mention: Larry Abney, 6-7, Nyack, 24.0; Norris Bell, 6-6, Hempstead, 19.4; Ryan Blackwell, 6-8, Sutherland, 26.0; Mark Blount, 7-0, Dobbs Ferry, 23.9; Charlton Clarke, 6-2, St. Raymond's, 24.0; Willie Dersch, 6-5, Jr., Holy Cross, 21.0; Vassil Evtimov , 6-9, Jr., Long Island Lutheran, 23.5; Kareem Farmer, 6-4, Bay Shore, 25.8; Jason Hernandez, 6-1, Jr., St. Dominic, 20.6; Jarrett Lockhart, 6-3, Jr., Mount St. Michael, 24.3; Stan Martin, 6-5, Westbury, 25.3; Todd Myles, 6-4, Paul Robeson , 16.0; Mike Ruth, 5-9, Riverhead, 23.3; Gary Saunders, 6-5, Rice, 23.0; Wally Szczerbiak , 6-6, Cold Spring Harbor, 36.6; Jameel Watkins, 6-10, Paul Robeson, 13.0; Darnell Williams, 6-5, Nazareth Regional, 22.0; Nykee Williams, 6-1, Poughkeepsie, 23.1; Tim Winn, 5-9, Jr., LaSalle Senior, 23.0; Anthoni Wyche, 6-4, Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons , 19.2.
NORTH CAROLINA
Player of year: Antawn Jamison , 6-7, Providence. Averaged 27.0 points, 13.0 rebounds, 4.5 blocks. Finished with 1,759 career points, 857 rebounds. Scored 29 points in Capital Classic all-star game. Averaged 19.2 points as sophomore, 20.1 as junior. Signed with North Carolina.
Honorable mention: Ian Adams, 6-1, Wilkes Central, 17.9; Courtney Alexander, 6-5, Jordan, 29.5; Joey Bryson, 6-4, West Henderson, 26.6; David Burns, 6-7, Bishop-McGuinness , 26.8; Shon Coleman, 6-6, Jr., West Iredell, 28.9; Justin Gainey, 6-1, Jr., Greensboro Day, 19.8; Scotty Hall, 6-1, Cary, 19.1; Titus Ivory, 6-4, North Mecklenburg , 20.5; Bernard McIntosh, 6-8, Lexington, 18.0; Terrell McIntyre, 5-8, Hoke County, 30.5; Tyrone Outlaw, 6-7, Person, 27.1; Curtis Pass, 6-4, Reidsville, 27.0; Troy Smith, 6-3, Rose, 17.3; Kenyan Weaks, 6-5, Concord, 30.5; Skip Youngblood, 6-8, Ashbrook, 18.6.
NORTH DAKOTA
Player of year: Hunter Berg, 5-10, Grenora. Averaged 24 points, seven assists and six rebounds. Shot 73% from field, 47% from three-point range and 86% at free throw line. Scored 2,184 points in five seasons. Gatorade state player of the year. Signed with North Dakota-Williston.
Honorable mention: Russ Archambault , 5-10, Jr., Bismarck, 22.0; Scott Hanson , 6-1, Dakota Prairie-Tolna, 24.3; Kelly Howe, 6-4, Century, 16.1; Justin Johnson, 6-4, Devils Lake, 20.4; R.J. Kuntz, 5-11, Standing Rock Community, 33.0; John Maus , 6-1, Hatton, 25.0; Travis Schilling, 6-0, South (Fargo), 19.6; Dan Upton, 6-3, Minot, 17.6.
OHIO
Player of year: Damon Stringer, 5-11, Cleveland Heights. Averaged 23.6 points, 7.0 assists, 5.0 steals. Team (25-2) lost Division I title game 68-67 to Zanesville in overtime. Scored 20 points in the fourth quarter, despite playing with four fouls. Set school scoring records for season (574) and career (1,555 in three seasons). Named Mr. Basketball, first-team all-state. Signed with Ohio State.
Honorable mention: Jami Bosley, 6-0, Jackson (Massillon), 25.5; Andy Butler, 6-3, Liberty Benton , 22.7; Neshaun Coleman, 6-3, St. John's (Toledo) , 14.8; Jeremy Conkle, 6-2, Ridgewood, 24.3; Jason Collier, 7-0, Jr., Springfield Catholic , 23.5; Jason Cruse, 6-7, Unioto , 23.0; Jerome Davis, 6-6, Villa Angela-St. Joseph, 19.6; Kevin Finefrock, 5-9, Canton Central Catholic , 24.8; Matt Gladieux, 6-3, Rossford, 19.7; Brad Hostasa, 6-2, Utica, 23.6; Lesean Howard, 6-6, Scott, 17.6; Charles Johnson, 5-8, Watkins Memorial, 22.9; Mitch Lefeld, 6-2, Coldwater, 20.6; Melvin Levett, 6-4, Euclid , 26.9; James Posey, 6-8, R.B. Chamberlin , 24.5; Mike Pryor, 5-9, Malvern, 31.0; Shay Richardson, 6-5, Madison (Middletown), 21.4; Todd Sands, 6-7, Centerburg, 30.2; Nate Schindewolf, 6-4, Jr., Manchester (Ak
points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 4.5 steals. Shot 45.9% (56-for-122) on three-pointers 80% (125 of 156). Had 1,455 career points. State coaches player of the year. Signed with Tulane.
Honorable mention: Joe Adkins, 6-1, Jr., John Marshall, 18.8; Nick Allison, 6-6, Jr., El Reno, 19.0; Zac Bennett, 6-9, Tulsa Union, 21.1; Casey Cartwright, 6-5, Midwest City, 18.2; Robert Fomby , 6-3, Jr., Tulsa Kelley , 21.2; Terrell Hill, 6-7, So., Carnegie, 20.0; Ryan Humphrey, 6-6, So., Tulsa Washington, 13.0; Estell Laster, 6-3, Jr., Northwest Classen, 21.0; Brandon Loyd , 6-0, Tulsa Memorial, 21.6; R.W. McQuarters, 6-0, Tulsa Washington, 15.5; Eric Perry, 6-0, Jr., Putnam City, 23.0; Orlando "G.G." Smith, 5-11, Cascia Hall, 21.5; Derrick Taylor, 6-6, Jr., McLain, 20.9; Derrick Thomas, 6-10, Jr., Tulsa Washington, 13.3; James Youngblood, 6-0, Roland, 19.4.
OREGON
Player of year: A.D. Smith, 6-8, Churchill (Eugene). Averaged 23.4 points, 10.5 rebounds in regular season and 24.6 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.3 steals and 2.8 assists in four playoff games to lead team to Class 4A state title. Named first-team all-state and player of the year by The (Portland) Oregonian . Unsigned. no update as of 4-20)
Honorable mention: Hasan Artharee , 6-6, Jr., Portland Central Catholic, 12.2; Earl Clark, 6-1, Benson, 15.1; Jason Franklin, 6-4, Benson, 16.6; Ron Grady, 6-4, Jr., Beaverton, 22.9; David Jackson, 6-4, Jr., Wilson, 13.4; Tyron Manlove, 6-4, Jr., Wilson, 20.3; Jeff Nielson, 6-5, Jr., North Medford, 21.9; Leonard Prescott, 6-1, Cleveland, 17.4; Matt Santangelo, 6-1, Portland Central Catholic, 17.8; Ime Udoka , 6-6, Jefferson (Portland), 13.8; Jeremy Vernon, 6-3, McMinnville, 20.1; K'Zell Wesson, 6-7, Jefferson (Portland), 22.3.
PENNSYLVANIA
Player of year: Kobe Bryant, 6-5, Jr., Lower Merion. Averaged 31.1 points, 10.4 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 3.8 blocks, 2.3 steals. Team won league for first time in 17 years. Lost in Class AAAA District I championship and second round of state tournament. The Philadelphia Inquirer player of the year. Son of former Philadelphia 76ers center Joe Bryant. MVP of Central League.
Honorable mention: Rafal Bigus , 6-11, Archbishop Carroll, 16.3; Rasheed Brokenborough , 6-5, University City, 27.0; Howard Brown, 6-4, Pottstown, 24.4; Joe Brown, 6-6, Franklin Learning Center, 30.0; Jim Cantamessa, 6-7, Jr., Beaver Falls Blackhawk, 20.3; Ray Carroll, 6-3, Chester, 20.5; Vince Coppola, 6-4, Pittsburgh Seton LaSalle, 20.5; Kevin Covert, 6-2, Neshannock, 30.5; Marcus DeShields, 6-2, William Penn (York), 16.5; Vince Graham, 5-9, Belle Vernon, 29.7; Tom Hauer, 6-4, Sun Valley, 35.0; Phil Hickey, 6-11, Wellsboro, 25.3; Mike Horan, 6-9, Ringgold, 18.4; Andre Howard, 6-6, Overbrook, 15.8; Travar Johnson, 6-8, Ridley, 14.1; Lari Ketner, 6-10, Roman Catholic, 13.5; Terry Kringe, 6-2, Jr., Hazleton Area, 15.3; Monty Latimer, 6-1, Sto-Rox, 25.6; Gabe Lewullis , 6-6, Allentown Central Catholic, 21.8; Alvin Maloy, 6-4, Jeannette, 22.4; Randy Maultsby, 6-0, Chester, 17.9; Jed Ryan, 6-7, Erie Cathedral, 24.6; Peter Sauer, 6-8, Shady Side, 21.8; Justin Stewart, 6-5, Hempfield (Landisville), 18.7; Terrell Stokes, 6-0, Simon Gratz, 13.1.
RHODE ISLAND
Player of year: Roland Hannah, 6-5, Providence Hope. Averaged 20 points, 15 rebounds. Had 2,204 points and 2,096 rebounds in career. Repeats as USA TODAY and Gatorade state player of year. Led school to second Class A state title in row. Signed with Hartford.
Honorable mention: Marc Bayha , 5-11, Jr., Toll Gate, 19; Ross Callen, 6-5, Bishop Hendricken, 15; Ryan Cawley, 6-3, Rogers, 11; Laurenco DaSilva , 6-1, Shea, 19; Jonathan McClark, 6-5, Jr., La Salle, 21; Ken Michin , 6-9, Bishop Hendricken, 17; Bill Robinson, 6-3, Jr., West Warwick, 26; Pablo Toribio , 5-11, Providence Central, 15; Arondae Washington, 6-1, Jr., Providence Hope, 19.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Player of year: BJ McKie, 6-2, Irmo. Averaged 25.0 points. Scored 47 of team's 57 points in Class AAAA state final victory. Also scored 42 in championship game of Beach Ball Classic. First-team all-state. Gatorade state player of the year. Signed with South Carolina.
Honorable mention: Damous Anderson, 6-7, Berea, 19.8; Seco Camara, 6-5, Thomas Sumter, 26.0; Matt D'Antoni, 6-0, Socastee, 21.5; Derrick Drummond, 6-3, Greer, 22.6; Pro Franklin, 6-2, Jr., Wren, 25.2; William Gallman, 6-5, Chester, 22.1; Patrick Garner, 6-8, Wade Hampton (Greenville), 15.2; Antonio Grant, 6-4, North Augusta, 23.5; Harold Jamison, 6-8, Holly Hill-Roberts, 17.8; Leonard Johnson, 6-11, Eau Claire, 15.1; Shane McCravey, 5-11, Dorman, 23.9; Jermaine O'Neal, 6-9, Jr., Eau Claire, 18.2; Hagen Rouse, 6-4, J.L. Mann, 20.7; Sedric Webber, 6-6, Keenan, 15.0.
SOUTH DAKOTA
Player of year: Brian Norberg, 6-1, Watertown. Averaged 16 points, 5.7 assists and 4.3 rebounds in just 26 minutes a game. Led team to 22-2 record and fifth place at state tournament. Team was 76-17 during his four seasons. Signed with South Dakota State.
Honorable mention: Dan Andersen , 6-5, Mitchell, 15.6; Jason Drotzmann , 6-6, Yankton, 19.8; Jesse Johnson, 5-10, Aberdeen Central, 20.7; Geoff Leahy, 5-10, Spearfish, 20.0; Matt Merritt, 6-2, O'Gorman, 14.9; Per Ostrem , 6-4, Rapid City Central, 14.1; Tony Piatkowski, 6-4, Stevens, 19.4; John Sivesind , 6-2, Jr., Roosevelt, 17.9; Nate White, 5-11, Jr., Roosevelt, 18.1.
TENNESSEE
Player of year: Joseph Amonett, 6-6, Pickett County. State's leading scorer (33.4 average). Also averaged 7.5 rebounds and led team (35-3) to Class A title. Named Class A Mr. Basketball. Signed with Wake Forest.
Honorable mention: Dorian Davis, 6-8, Hillcrest, 27.2; Aaron Green, 6-3, Sweetwater, 19.3; Antonio Harris, 6-4, Booker T. Washington , 26.6; Charles Hathaway, 6-9, Jr., Hillwood, 26.4; Matt Hoover, 6-6, Adamsville, 21.3; Sam Howard, 6-4, So., Goodpasture, 29.2; Jovann Johnson, 6-2, Jr., Science Hill, 17.1; Scott Moore, 6-11, Smith County, 17.6; Oliver Simmons, 6-9, David Lipscomb, 24.9; Maurice Strong, 6-8, East (Memphis), 14.1; Marlon Towns, 6-4, Fairley, 20.5; Cedrick Wallace, 6-3, Lawrence County, 31.7; Brandon Wharton, 6-3, Overton, 19.4.
TEXAS
Player of year: Stanley Bonewitz, 6-3, East Central (San Antonio). Averaged 31.1 points, 10.2 assists and 6.9 rebounds this season. Shot 59.5% from field and 80.9% at free throw line. Two-time San Antonio player of the year. Signed with Texas Tech.
Honorable mention: Kris Clack, 6-4, L.C. Anderson, 21.0; Michael Colter, 6-1, Bowie (Austin), 22.0; Calvin Davis, 6-7, Killeen, 21.9; Steve Eldridge, 6-9, La Poyner , 24.1; Bobby Joe Evans, 6-9, McKinney, 23.8; George Gervin Jr. , 6-2, Douglas MacArthur, 29.0; Ceedric Goodwin, 6-7, Coronado (Lubbock), 18.0; Eric Halgunseth, 6-2, Boerne, 35.0; Keith Harris, 6-7, Lincoln (Port Arthur), 25.0; Richard Johnson, 6-4, Garland, 23.5; Travis Knott, 6-2, Dickinson, 20.0; Jason Maronge, 6-10, Clear Lake, 12.8; Princeton Parks, 6-5, Eastern Hills, 19.6; Gabe Ramirez, 6-8, Judson, 16.7; Sean Riley, 6-11, Katy, 15.0; Gerardo Rios, 5-11, Edinburg, 25.0; Omar Sneed, 6-6, Westbrook, 19.8; Brad Stricker, 6-10, Devine, 25.7; De Juan Vasquez, 6-4, Reagan, 17.0; Damion Walker, 6-8, Lincoln (Dallas), 25.0.
UTAH
Player of year: Jeff Johnsen , 6-4, Jr., Murray. Averaged 22.7 points, 10.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists. As sophomore, averaged 17.3 points, 8.4 rebounds. "He's the best player I've ever coached," coach Gordon Kener says.
Honorable mention: Brett Allen, 6-5, Bountiful, 15.8; Lance Barnes, 6-8, Bingham, 18.8; Todd Christensen, 6-2, Highland, 18.0; Nathan Cooper, 6-6, Timpview, 16.0; Kris Cox, 6-2, Provo, 15.0; Brent Hawkins, 6-1, Alta, 16.0; Jeremy Jeppesen , 6-4, Viewmont, 17.0; Chad King, 6-2, Jr., Layton, 17.3; Mark Michaelis , 6-9, Taylorsville, 14.0; Brent Moore, 6-5, Ogden, 19.0; David Nielsen, 6-4, Jr., Brighton, 18.7; Dustin Pearce , 6-4, Hunter, 15.3; Cory Reisor, 6-0, Hunter, 16.0; Adam Sharp, 6-3, Alta, 18.0; Lincoln Taylor, 6-6, Payson, 20.0; Brad Wilden, 6-5, Alta, 18.0.
VERMONT
Player of year: Josh Allbee , 5-9, Bellows Falls Union. Averaged 39.6 points this season and scored 2,063 career points. Two-time Gatorade state player of the year and The Burlington Free Press 1995 player of the year. Unsigned.
Honorable mention: Ben Cadoret, 6-3, Middlebury, 20.0; Mike Craig, 6-2, Windsor, 27.8; Jay O'Brien, 5-9, So., Burlington, 14.1; Tony Orciari , 6-2, So., St. Johnsbury, 20.4; Manny Robertson, 6-3, So., Burlington, 17.0; Seth Shamp , 6-3, Mount Mansfield, 24.0; Derek Southard, 6-3, Jr., Windsor, 19.0; Travis Taylor, 6-2, Harwood Union, 19.7.
VIRGINIA
Player of year: Ron Mercer, 6-7, Oak Hill. Averaged 26.3 points, 7.4 rebounds this season. Played in McDonald's All-America Game. Signed with Kentucky.
Honorable mention: Nsilo Abraham, 6-10, Kecoughtan , 15.7; Cal Bowdler, 6-10, Rappahannock , 25.0; D.J. Dunbar, 6-3, Churchland, 20.7; Stacy Ervin, 6-3, So., Twin Springs, 27.2; Tinail Harris, 6-4, Potomac, 20.9; Marco Harrison, 6-9, Petersburg, 17.4; Derrick Hines, 5-8, William Fleming, 18.6; Daymond Jackson, 6-3, T.C. Williams, 26.2; Ossie Jones, 6-4, St. Stephen's/St. Agnes , 21.9; Antric Klaiber, 6-9, Episcopal, 20.0; Robbi Moose, 6-4, Warren County, 30.1; Montorian Valentine, 6-3, Jr., Nansemond River, 18.6; Melvin Whitaker, 6-10, Oak Hill, 10.4; Percy White, 6-7, William Monroe, 20.0; Rob Williams, 5-10, Oak Hill, 11.1; Antoine Willie , 6-0, So., Nansemond River, 28.0.
WASHINGTON
Player of year: Donald Watts, 6-5, Lake Washington. Averaged 23.4 points, eight rebounds, five assists and 2.5 steals. Named Gatorade state player of the year; also The Seattle Times , the Seattle Post-Intelligencer and The Tacoma Morning News Tribune player of the year. Made Class AAA all-tournament team. Son of ex-NBA player Donald "Slick" Watts. Signed with Washington.
Honorable mention: Terik Brown, 6-1, Mercer Island, 25.9; Paul Bustrin, 6-5, Evergreen (Vancouver), 20.1; Ryan Hansen, 6-1, Jr., Cascade (Leavenworth), 31.5; Michael Johnson, 6-4, So., Ballard; James Madison, 6-2, Port Angeles, 25.8; Tommy Mitchell, 6-4, Franklin, 16.3; Tyec Nasinec , 6-4, Rogers (Puyallup), 21.8; Jason Perry, 6-6, O'Dea, 16.2; Andre Pleasant, 6-5, Decatur, 19.1; Jason Terry, 6-1, Franklin, 15.8; Chris Walcott, 6-7, Sammamish, 17.8; Quincy Wilder, 6-2, Jr., Decatur, 22.1.
WEST VIRGINIA
Player of year: Randy Moss, 6-5, Belle DuPont. Averaged state-best 30.2 points. Also averaged 13.7 rebounds, 5.1 steals, 3.8 blocks, 3.1 assists. Shot 60% from field, 64.5% on free throws. Set school record with 1,713 career points, second all-time in Kanawha County to Hot Rod Hundley (1,956, Charleston, 1951-53). Signed football letter of intent with Notre Dame.
Honorable mention: Donnie Adkins, 6-5, Woodrow Wilson, 18.0; Chuckie Baker, 6-3, Williamson, 18.3; Jon Belt, 6-3, Fairmont, 17.5; Deon Dobbs, 6-4, Fairmont, 20.2; Willie Ellison, 6-3, Blufield, 13.0; Cornelius Jackson, 6-3, Jr., Oak Hill , 22.9; Shane Mallett, 6-6, Wheeling Park, 22.9; Melvin Myers, 6-4, East Bank, 23.6; Gene Nabors, 6-1, Woodrow Wilson, 19.4; Josh Perkey, 6-6, Vinson, 22.0; Shane Runyon, 6-4, Tolsia, 22.0; David Starr, 6-5, Matewan, 21.9.
WISCONSIN
Player of year: Sam Okey, 6-7, Cassville. Averaged 31 points, 14.2 rebounds in leading school to second consecutive state title and 27-0 record. Named state player of year by Associated Press andThe Milwaukee Journal . Signed with Wisconsin.
Honorable mention: Jeff Boinski, 6-4, Thomas More, 25.9; Jason Diaz, 6-6, Kimberly, 17.0; Scott Effertz, 6-0, Ladysmith, 21.2; Diante Flenorl , 6-7, Rufus King, 14.9; Javan Goodman, 6-8, Racine Lutheran, 21.3; Joe Harmsen, 6-9, Fond du Lac, 19.7; Mike Kosolcharoen , 6-2, Adams-Friendship, 22.3; Jarrod Lovette, 6-10, Blair-Taylor, 23.2.
WYOMING
Player of year: Shaun Logan, 6-3, Newcastle. Averaged 16.0 points and 11.5 rebounds while leading team to 16-7 record, conference title and state tournament appearance. Scored a state-tournament high 33 points. Unsigned. No change 4/20
Honorable mention: Andy Anderson, 6-8, Natrona County, 14.0; Kevin Carrico , 6-7, Rawlins, 18.0; Craig Ferris, 6-1, Ethete-Wyoming Indian, 21.4; Tredell Green, 5-10, Natrona County, 15.0; Corte McGuffy, 6-1, Riverton, 13.7; Adrian Padilla, 6-2, So., Green River, 10.7; Garrett Patik , 6-6, So., Buffalo, 17.3; Levi Porter, 6-3, Rawlins, 18.0; Robert Van Auken , 5-11, Cody, 17.0; Jason Wilhelm, 6-4, Torrington, 13.1.

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