The 2016 All-Centercourt Team: The Best in WNY

 

First Team All-Centercourt

Stafford Trueheart - Canisius, Senior

20.8 PPG  /  10.5 RPG  /  2.7 APG  /  2.5 BPG

The 2016 CC MVP and a First Team All-Centercourt selection for the second consecutive season.  A dominant high school player who always delivered the biggest moments in the biggest games.  The unquestioned leader & best player on the best team in WNY.  Very good at interior passing and kick-outs to the perimeter.  Tremendous instincts and anticipation as a shot blocker.  Good decision maker that can dribble out of trouble and assist with breaking the press.  Led Canisius to back-to-back Manhattan Cups, after earning All-Catholic Player of the Year honors in Class A.  A two-time CHSAA state champion with the Crusaders.  Took Canisius to consecutive appearances in the Federation Tournament of Champions.  Undefeated against opponents from WNY in his junior and senior seasons.  Voted All-Catholic Player of the Year.  Selected MVP of the Tom Keenan Memorial Tournament. First Team Centercourt #BOOM Squad & First Team All-Centercourt Defender selections for a second straight season.  Career 1,000 point scorer.  (Photo by Harry Scull, Buffalo News)

 

Dominick Welch - Cheektowaga, Junior

28.9 PPG  /  11.6 RPG  /  3.6 APG  /  2.9 BPG  /  2.3 SPG

Moves up from the 2015 All-Centercourt Second Team.  Took his game to another level as a junior with his team depending on him more than ever.  Slashes to the basket with ease.  Secures every rebound he decides is his.  Remained a reliable free throw shooter that gets to the line frequently and became a consistent threat from the perimeter.  Regularly destroyed defenses that spent hours in preparation just to slow him down.  Voted Player of the Year in ECIC III. Voted to First Team All-ECIC for a second straight season.  Selected to the McKinley All-Tournament Team.  Earned game MVP honors at the Cataract City Classic.  A First Team All-Bee selection.  Dunked his way back on to First Team Centercourt #BOOM Squad for a second straight season.  Played in 21 games and scored over 20 points in every contest.  Scored over 30 points in eight games and went over 40 points twice, including a career-high 45 points in a win over East Aurora.  Registered a season-high 24 rebounds and nine blocks against Maryvale.  Has more points (1708), rebounds (931), and blocks (222) through his junior season than any graduating senior. (Photo by James McCoy, Buffalo News)

 

 
Jordan Nwora - Park, Senior

23.4 PPG  /  10.1 RPG  /  2.3 SPG  /  1.8 APG

A First Team All-Centercourt selection for a second consecutive season.  At 6-8, his combination of size and agility makes him WNY's top inside/outside threat.  Deceptively fast and a great finisher in transition.  Has the ability to create shots in tight windows and makes difficult shots look easy.  Voted All-Catholic in Class A.  Led Park to the Manhattan Cup Final and the number six ranking in NYS Class A.  A Second Team Centercourt #BOOM Squad selection.  Named Game MVP at the Pastor-Cooper Showcase.  Knocked down a 3-pointer in every game played, including seven in one game.  Finished with a career-high 38 points in a win over St. Joe's.  Scored over 30 points five times, including three consecutive games.  Netted over 25 points in 13 games, and had at least 27 in six of his final eight outings. Logged 15 double-doubles, including an 18-rebound outing in a win at Walsh.  Has multiple high major and power conference Division I offers.  Career 1,000 point scorer.  (Photo by Larry Scheur)

 

Greg Dolan - Will South, Sophomore

18.2 PPG  /  7.7 RPG  /  6.0 APG  /  3.2 SPG

Moves up from the 2015 All-Centercourt Third Team.  Made believers out of any fans in WNY that were still not convinced of his talents with a stellar sophomore season.  Stepped up his scoring to fill that need for the Billies, while remaining the best passer in WNY.  Level-headed leader who always remains focused regardless of game circumstances.  Underrated rebounder who demonstrates toughness in the paint.  Led South to an undefeated league title in ECIC II.  After guiding the Billies to a repeat championship in the overall Section VI Class A, pushed the team to Glens Falls for the first time, advancing past the regional.  Voted All-ECIC Player of the Year, along with the same honor in ECIC II.  Selected as MVP of the Section VI Class A1 Tournament.  Chosen as the MVP of Championship Week by Miguel Rodriguez/Buffalo News.  Selected as All-Bee Team MVP.  Averaged 23 points, 8.5 rebounds, and six assists per game in four wins at Buff State during the postseason. (Photo by Harry Scull, Buffalo News)

 

Gary Foster - Middle College, Senior

18.7 PPG  /  15.0 RPG  /  4.2 BPG  /  3.7 APG  /  2.2 SPG

Moves up from 2015 All-Centercourt Third Team.  Committed to his team this season, came back noticeably more focused, and finished strong.  An excellent rebounder that stays with the play.  Able to put the ball on the floor and start the fast break.  Thrives around the basket, but can also score from mid range & outside.  Named First Team All-High in Yale Cup I.  Selected to the Section VI Class C2 All-Tournament Team.  State Champion in both football and basketball this school year.  Scored over 20 points in 11 games and was in double figures 21 times, including a season-high 31 points.  Recorded at least 12 rebounds in 20 games, and had over 20 boards in four wins.  Had triple-doubles in wins over Bennett & Global Concepts.  Named MVP of the NYSPHAA Class C State Tournament after a 23 point & 17 rebound performance in the title game.  A two-time member of the First Team Centercourt #BOOM Squad.  Career 1,000 point scorer. (Photo by Harry Scull, Buffalo News)

 

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** If I released a preseason First Team, Takal Molson would have been on it.  At the time he played his last game at St. Mary's, he was still there.  It's unknown how things would have turned out, and I didn't want to take someone else's spot in the top 25.....however, the season he had through 21 games warranted recognition, which he is getting here in his own space, next to the First Team, where I think he was headed.**

Takal Molson - Senior

26.4 PPG  /  6.9 RPG  /  2.7 SPG  /  2.5 APG  /  1.0 BPG

A 2015 Third Team All-Centercourt selection. The best player I've ever seen in a Lancer uniform.  A multi-faceted talent with a complete game.  Dangerous from the perimeter, strong to the basket, and smooth everywhere in between.  Knows when to defer to teammates, and also when to assert himself.  Earned Game MVP honors at the Pastor-Cooper Showcase.  MVP of the Depew Holiday Tournament.  MVP of the Five Guys Tournament at Williamsville North.  Shot an astounding 67% from the field.  Scored over 20 points in 20 games and scored over 30 points in eight games.  Scored a season-high 37 points twice - in tournament championship wins over East Aurora and Williamsville North.  Career 1,000 point scorer. (Photo by Harry Scull, Buffalo News)

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Second Team All-Centercourt

Jernard Jackson - Lew-Port, Senior

25.9 PPG  /  7.o4 RPG  /  5.54 SPG  /  .7 BPG

Showed up at Buffalo State with his team and then showed out in two spectacular performances.  One of WNY's most elite scorers, despite the extra attention he received from opposing defenses in every game.  Brought relentless effort and energy to both ends of the floor for 32 minutes.  Excels at creating shots and can hit from anywhere.  Aggressive defender with quick hands that frequently turns opponents over.  Led Lew-Port to the Section VI Class A2 championship game, where he scored 26 points before halftime, after hitting the game-winner in the semifinal victory over Starpoint.  Selected as MVP of the Section VI Class A2 Tournament.  Named Niagara Gazette Player of the Year.  Led the voting for First Team NFL.  MVP of the James Walker Tournament.  Scored a WNY season-high 50 points in a win over Kenmore East.  Averaged over 31 points in three sectional games.  Scored over 30 points six times and over 20 points in 16 games.  Career 1,000 point scorer. (Photo by Harry Scull, Buffalo News)

 

TC Brown - Amherst, Senior

22.9 PPG  /  6.8 RPG  /  5.4 APG  /  4.3 SPG  

Moves up from 2015 All-Centercourt Third Team.  Extremely efficient with shot selection and handling the ball.  Unselfish teammate that facilitated the Tigers' offense.  Brimming with confidence and relishes the role of being the team's go-to player.  Highly competitive and fearless in all situations.  Led the Tigers to a Section VI title in Class A2 and a second straight undefeated season in ECIC III.  Voted First Team All-ECIC for a third straight time. Named Co-Player of the Year in ECIC III.  Selected to the Section VI All-Tournament Team in Class A2.  Bob Hettler Tip-Off Classic MVP.  A First Team All-Bee selection.  Anthony Parlato Long Island Tournament MVP.  Named Game MVP in the Cataract City Classic and the 190 Hardwood Classic.  Scored significantly more points per game than shots taken (16.9 per game).  Knocked down 85 treys on the season while averaging over five assists per contest.  Shot over 55% on the season and over 40% from behind the arc.  Graduates as a four-time league champion and Amherst's all-time leader in points, assists, steals, and 3-pointers made.  Scored 1,482 points in four-year varsity career. (Photo by Harry Scull, Buffalo News)

 

James Rojas - Jamestown, Junior

21.8 PPG  /  10.1 RPG  /  2.7 APG  /  1.5 SPG  /  1.2 BPG

One of WNY's most improved players from last season.  Became a force to contend with in the paint and ascended to becoming one of the area's top big men.  Can step away from the basket to knock down shots.  Able to beat defenders off the dribble.  Took on a leadership role as a junior.  Led the Red Raiders to a share of the league championship in ECIC I.  Advanced Jamestown back to the Section VI Class AA championship game.  Voted First Team All-ECIC.  Voted Player of the Year in ECIC I.  Named Game MVP in both of Jamestown's outings at the United Way Showcase.  Selected to the Section VI Class AA All-Tournament Team.  Scored over 20 points in 15 games and went over 30 points four times, including a season-high 35 points in a win over Orchard Park.  Scored 29 points to go with 15 rebounds in a game at Williamsville North that earned Jamestown a share of the league title. (Photo by Harry Scull, Buffalo News)

 

Maceo Jack - Williamsville North, Senior

23.2 PPG  /  7.2 RPG  /  2.2 SPG  /  1.8 APG  /  1.0 BPG

Moves up from the 2015 All-Centercourt Honorable Mention.  North's go-to player all season, who continually delivered.  Consistent perimeter threat that can elevate and shoot clean over defenders.  Able to create shots quickly off the dribble.  Strong going to the basket and a high-riser upon arrival.  Finishes off-balance shots in the lane after absorbing contact.  Always poised on the court and a great teammate.  Led the Spartans to a share of the league championship in ECIC I and back to Buff State in Class AA for a third consecutive season.  Voted First Team All-ECIC.  Voted Player of the Year in ECIC I.  Named to the Five Guys All-Tournament Team.  Earned game MVP honors at the Cataract City Classic.  Selected to the Section VI Class AA All-Tournament Team.  A First Team All-Bee selection.  Scored over 20 points in 14 games this season and went over the 30-point mark in five games, including a career-high 33 points in a win over Orchard Park.  Had a memorable 19-point opening quarter against Cheektowaga to start the season.  A First Team Centercourt #BOOM Squad selection.  Career 1,000 point scorer. (Photo by Harry Scull, Buffalo News)

 

Elijah Ramadhan - Olean, Senior

 14.3 PPG  /  9.5 RPG  /  3.7 APG  /  2.5 SPG

Embodied the team-first concept Olean won with all season.  Excellent rebounder that could immediately put the ball on the floor to spur the fast break.  Played bigger than he was, filling a need in the post for the Huskies.  Soft touch around the basket and able to consistently hit from mid range.  Strong defender that moved well and always remained in good position.  Led Olean to a perfect 27-0 record in the NYSPHAA and a Class B state championship.  Voted Player of the Year in CCAA I West.  Selected MVP of OHS Tip-Off Tournament.  Selected MVP of IAABO Tournament.  Game MVP at Jamestown United Way Showcase.  Chosen as Big 30 Co-MVP.  Chosen as WDOE Player of the Game in a win at Fredonia.  Led the Huskies in scoring 11 times.  Selected to NYSPHAA All-Tournament Team in Class B.  Selected to Federation of Champions All-Tournament Team. (Photo by Ron Szott)

 

Third Team All-Centercourt

Amadi Ikpeze - Amherst, Senior

13.2 PPG  /  10.1 RPG  /  4.5 BPG  /  1.2 SPG

Added polish to his game to become a dominant high school center.  Tremendous footwork and post-up ability on the interior.  A force on the boards and able to use size to out-rebound players in better position.  An imposing presence in the lane that forced teams to change the way they played.  Developed an outside shot.  Led the Tigers to the overall Class A final with a monster triple-double performance in the Class A2 Final: 30 points, 13 rebounds, & 12 blocks.  Kept Amherst undefeated in ECIC III for two straight seasons.  Voted First Team All-ECIC and First Team ECIC III.  Selected to the Section VI Class A2 All-Tournament Team. First Team All-Bee selection. Chosen for the Bob Hettler Tip-Off All-Tournament Team.  Selected to the All-Tournament Team at Center Moriches.  Shot over 50% from the field on the season.  Graduates 2nd all-time in rebounds and blocks at Amherst.  (Photo by Harry Scull, Buffalo News)

 

Christian Nodine - Starpoint, Senior

20.0 PPG  /  9.5 RPG  /  2.7 APG  /  1.5 SPG

Moves up from 2015 All-Centercourt HM.  Confident and hard-working, the leader of the Spartans.  Strong with the basketball, whether in the open court or getting to the basket.  Soars for rebounds and secures everything he gets his hands on.  A firery competitor - basketball's version of beast mode.  Led Starpoint to back-to-back appearances at Buff State in Class A2, a level the program hadn't reached in over a decade.  Voted First Team ECIC II.  Voted Second Team All-ECIC.  Selected to the Section VI Class A2 All-Tournament Team.  Scored over 20 points 12 times on the season, including a stretch of eight consecutive games.  Scored a season-high 33 points in a win at Iroquois.  Registered nine double-doubles, including an incredible 27 point, 23 rebound performance at Buff State.  Graduates as the all-time scoring leader at Starpoint.  Career 1,000 point scorer. (Photo by Harry Scull, Buffalo News)

 

Graham Dolan, Will South, Senior

14.5 PPG  /  6.5 RPG  /  2.2 APG  /  1.7 BPG  /  1.1 SPG

 A heady player with an innate feel for the game of basketball.  A threat from the perimeter, whether spotting up, coming off a screen, or creating off the dribble.  A good rebounder and decision maker that quickly gets his team into transition.  A lock-down defender that always draws the toughest assignment from the opposition.  A team leader for the Billies on and off the court.  Led South to its best season in program history - going unbeaten in ECIC II to repeat as league champs, winning another overall Section VI Class A title, and advancing South to Glens Falls for its first time ever.  Voted First Team ECIC II.  Voted Second Team All-ECIC.  A First Team All-Bee selection.  Earned First Team All-Centercourt Defender for a second consecutive season.  Flushed his way to the Second Team All-Centercourt #BOOM Squad.  Selected to the Section VI Class A1 All-Tournament Team.  Made the Chaminade All-Tournament Team and hit the game-winning 3-pointer against Westbury to advance the Billies to the title game.  Scored 29 points to go with 16 rebounds in a win against Iroquois. (Photo by Harry Scull, Buffalo News)

 

Justin Jones - Canisius, Senior

10.8 PPG  /  5.7 RPG  /  3.4 APG  /  2.2 SPG

Moves up from 2015 All-Centercourt HM.  An amazing athlete with the heart of a champion.  Plays with intensity at all times and has a motor that never quits.  Showed a knack for making big plays for his team in crucial moments.  Explosive near the basket and a finisher in traffic.  Led Canisius to a second straight Manhattan Cup Championship and then took MVP honors.  A two-time state champion in the CHSAA that took Canisius back to the NYS Federation Tournament of Champions in Class A.  Shot 54% from the field on the season.  Scored 18 points & eight rebounds in a win over Park. Had a triple-double in the CHSAA state championship victory.  Took his game to another level over the final weeks of the season, averaging 14.5 points, 7.5 rebounds,  6.5 assists, & 3 steals during the Crusaders' postseason run.  Selected as a Second Team All-Centercourt Defender. (Photo by Elliott Jerge)

 

Ben Eckstrom - Olean, Junior

15.6 PPG  /  6.5 RPG  /  2.0 SPG  /  1.2 APG

A pure jump shooter that can hit from anywhere on the floor.  Good size, great athleticism, and an aggressive mentality makes him an inside threat as well.  Can get out and move in transition and finishes at the basket.  Able to defend any type of player at any spot on the floor.  Led Olean to an undefeated season in the NYSPHAA Class B, which included a league title in CCAA I, another Section VI title, and a state championship. Named to the IAABO All-Tournament Team.  Voted First Team CCAA I West.  Earned Section VI Class B1 Tournament MVP honors.  Selected to the NYSPHAA All-Tournament Team in Class B.  Named WDOE Plater of the Game in a win at Dunkirk.  Chosen as Big 30 Co-MVP.  Led the Huskies in scoring 11 times.  Scored 57 points over the three Section VI Class B games at Buff State. (Photo by Bob Clark)

 

 Fourth Team All-Centercourt

Tavien Kemp - Walsh, Junior

21.0 PPG  /  4.5 RPG  /  3.7 SPG  /  3.5 APG 

Great instincts and timing on both ends of the court.  Wreaked havoc on opposing offenses from the top of the Eagles' zone.  Efficient shooter from long range.  Exceptional quickness while handling the ball and adept at moving through traffic.  Led Walsh to a top 10 state ranking for most of the season and to the regular season championship in the Monsignor Martin's Class B, where the Eagles were undefeated against WNY small schools and also registered wins over Timon, Lew-Port, & St. Joe's.  Named MVP of the Allegany County IAABO Tip-Off Tournament.  Chosen as MVP of the Adam Elliott Memorial Tournament at Portville.  Led his team in scoring, assists, steals, and 3-point shooting percentage.  Scored a career-high 43 points this season against Coudersport. (Photo by Harry Scull, Buffalo News)

 

JoJo Staton - Middle College, Senior

18.8 PPG  /  2.6 APG  /  2.0 RPG  /  1.5 SPG

Moves up from 2015 All-Centercourt Honorable Mention.  A lethal shooter from downtown that can get his shot off quicker than the defender can get his hands up.  Equally effective shooting off the dribble or spotting up and creates space to shoot with subtle & slick movements.  Torched defenses with the show-and-go, where he mastered the floater over the rotating defender.  Brought positive energy & leadership to his team and made sure they were focused on finishing the season strong.  Led Middle College to another Section VI title and back to the regional in Class C, where he advanced the Kats to Glens Falls with a game-high 20 points.  Led Middle College to the NYSPHAA state championship in Class C.  Voted First Team All-High in Yale Cup I.  Earned MVP honors in the Section VI Class C2 Tournament.  Selected to the NYSPHAA Class C All-Tournament Team.  Scored over 20 points in 13 games, including a 29-point performance in the Class C2 title game.  Scored a season-high 33 points in a win over Riverside.  Career 1,000 point scorer. (Photo by Harry Scull, Buffalo News)

  

Patrick Moore - Fredonia, Senior

18.0 PPG / 6.6 RPG / 2.2 APG /1.7 SPG /1.5 BPG 

An excellent shooter that saw very few open looks all season.  Demonstrated a high basketball IQ and always seemed to have himself in the right place on the floor.  Became a finisher around the basket in traffic.  Delivered big game performances and timely baskets for his team all season.  Led the Hillbillies to their first Section VI title since 1994, winning Class B2.  Helped Fredonia to be the only public school in NYS Class B to play Olean within single digits, and did it all three times they played.  Voted First Team CCAA I West.  Earned MVP honors for the Section VI Class B2 Tournament.  Selected as MVP of the Clarence Tournament.  Third Team All-Centercourt Defender.  Scored over 20 points in eight games and eclipsed the 30-point mark four times.  Scored a season-high 36 points in a win over Maple Grove and scored 32 points in the Section VI class B2 Final. Finished career with 926 points. (Photo by Ron Szott)

 

Shaquan Jones - McKinley, Senior

16.4 PPG  /  9.1 RPG  /  3.1 SPG  /  3.1 APG

The epitome of McKinley Macks basketball.  A tough, hard-nosed player, that offers a little of everything to his team.  A tenacious defender with quick hands and quicker feet.  Shot the ball well from the perimeter, but thrived on getting to the basket and finishing.  Led the Macks to a second consecutive undefeated championship in Yale Cup I.  Took McKinley back to Buff State for a 17th straight season, where they advanced to the Class A1 Final.  Voted Player of the Year in Yale Cup I.  Named a First Team All-Centercourt Defender for a second straight season.  Selected to the Section VI Class A1 All-Tournament Team.  Scored over 20 points in six games, including a season-high 27 points in a win over Middle College.  Registered 12 double-doubles on the season.  Career 1,000 point scorer. (Photo by Harry Scull, Buffalo News)

 

Breon Harris - Niagara Falls, Senior

12.0 PPG  /  3.1 SPG  /  2.8 APG  /  2.1 RPG  

Plays on-ball defense like there's nothing else in the world he would rather be doing.  Plays every minute of the game at the same speed - full tilt.  A threat from beyond the 3-point line or to blow past you on his way to the basket.  Uses great instincts to create turnovers and opportunities in the offensive end.  Led the Wolverines to an undefeated league championship in the NFL.  Took the Falls on a postseason run that resulted in a string of double-digit victories and a Section VI title in Class AA.  Selected to the Section VI Class AA All-Tournament Team.  Earned Game MVP honors at the Cataract City Classic.  A First Team All-Centercourt Defender, and there were none better. (Photo by Harry Scull, Buffalo News)

 

Fifth Team All-Centercourt

Brandon Roach - Olmsted, Senior

24.6 PPG  /  6.1 RPG  /  3.3 APG  /  2.8 SPG

A pure point guard with the ability to fill up the rim.  Always under control and shows great poise in pressure situations.  A smooth stroke from outside and an eye for the open man on the inside.  Led Olmsted to the Section VI Class C1 Championship.  Voted Co-Player of the Year in Yale Cup II.  Selected to the Section VI Class C1 All-Tournament Team.  MVP of the Akron Tournament.  Scored over 20 points in 19 games and went over 30 in four games, including a season-high 44 points in a win over Lafayette, when he shot 9 of 11 from beyond the arc.  Olmsted's all-time leader in points, assists, steals, rebounds,  and triple-doubles.  Had a career-high of 50 points in his sophomore season.  Career 1,000 point scorer. (Photo by Harry Scull, Buffalo News)

 

Jake Cavana - Olean, Senior

10.0 PPG  /  3.0 APG  /  2.4 RPG  /  2.3 SPG

The floor general for the state champion Huskies was a gamer.  Took care of the ball and facilitated Olean's offense brilliantly.  Always plays within the game and knows just the right time to attack the defense.  Equally effective in half court sets and in transition.  Tough and tenacious on the defensive end with exceptional timing.  Led his team to the Federation title game in Class B after an undefeated NYSPHAA state championship campaign.  Voted First Team CCAA I West.  Selected to the Section VI Class B1 All-Tournament Team.  A Second Team All-Centercourt Defender.  All-Tournament Team selection in the OHS Tip-Off.  Game-winning steal & score in overtime win at Fredonia.  Scored game-winning points in Federation semifinal with 0.6 seconds left. (Photo by Jerry Trass)

 

Madut Ayiy - Canisius, Senior

11.2 PPG / 10.1 RPG / 1.8 BPG  /  1.4 APG/1.3 SPG

An underrated standout in the paint who would make any team an instant contender, and was a major part of what made Canisius so good.  A physical player that's strong & athletic with a long span.  A gritty defender on every possession and a rim protector that frustrated opponents to no end.  Aggressive to every loose ball and all over the boards at both ends.  Led the best interior defense in WNY that resulted in another Manhattan Cup and a repeat CHSAA state championship in Class AA.  A Second Team All-Centercourt Defender.  Scored the game-winning basket with two seconds remaining at Timon. (Photo by Mark Mulville, Buffalo News)

 

 

Quinton Lamar - Timon, Senior

16.4 PPG  /  5.0 RPG  /  2.9 APG  /  1.7 RPG   

A good long and mid-range shooter that was also adept at slashing through a defense on his way to the hole.  Can transition from scorer to passer.  Handled the ball well and showed good court sense. Was the Tigers' on court leader all season.  Led Timon to a third place finish in the Monsignor Martin Class A.  Voted All-Catholic in Class A.  Scored over 20 points seven times, including a season-high 32 points against U-Prep. (Photo by Tom Burns)

 

 

Kyle Harris - Park, Senior

13.3 PPG  /  3.5 RPG  /  2.3 APG  /  1.4 SPG

A lethal shooter from beyond the arc.  Can handle the ball or fill up the rim playing off the ball.  Saw his scoring role increase this season for the Pioneers.  Deceptively strong and runs the floor well in transition.  Led the Pioneers to a 20-4 record and to the Manhattan Cup Final in Class A.  Voted First Team All-Catholic in Class A.  Scored in double figures in 16 games.  Shot over 46% from the floor on the season.  Scored 16 points in one quarter against Aquinas, the most allowed by the Class AA Federation finalists to any player in one quarter on the season. (Photo by Larry Scheur)

 

Honorable Mention

Mason Bosley - Randolph, Senior

25.3 PPG  /  10.0 RPG  /  3.0 APG  /  3.0 SPG - First Team CCAA I East - Hit 113 treys this season, 2nd All-Time WNY

 

Trevon Thompson - Silver Creek, Senior

24.2 PPG  /  10.8 RPG  /  2.8 APG  /  1.8 SPG  -  First Team CCAA I East - Class C2 All-Tournament Team

 

Davon Gant - I-Prep, Senior

23.0 PPG  /  10.8 RPG  /  4.6 BPG  /  2.5 SPG  /  1.7 APG  -  Yale Cup II Co-Player of the Year

 

Andy Xaspos - Roy-Hart, Senior

22.5 PPG  /  5.7 RPG  /  3.2 SPG  /  3.1 APG  -  First Team Niagara-Orleans

 

Jason Dowell - Emerson, Senior

21.6 PPG  /  13.2 RPG  /  1.0 BPG  -  First Team All-High in Yale Cup II

 

JaQuoine Fogan - Tapestry, Senior

21.2 PPG  /  3.7 RPG  /  3.5 SPG  /  2.6 APG - Player of the Year from the Charter Schools

 

Ryan Dils - Hamburg, Senior

17.8 PPG  /  5.3 RPG  /  1.6 SPG  /  1.0 APG  -  First Team ECIC II

 

Avius Outlaw - McKinley, Senior

17.0 PPG  /  4.1 APG  /  4.0 RPG  /  3.0 SPG  -  First Team All-High in Yale Cup I - Class A1 All-Tournament Team

 

Chris Blose - Panama, Senior

16.7 PPG  /  9.6 RPG  /  4.8 APG  /  1.4 SPG  -  MVP of Section VI Class D Tournament 

 

Nathan Nielson - Niagara Wheatfield, Senior

15.9 PPG  /  5.5 RPG  /  3.6 APG  /  2.3 SPG  -  First Team Niagara Frontier League

 

Noah Thompson - East Aurora, Senior

15.7 PPG  /  4.7 RPG  /  2.0 APG  /  1.7 SPG  -  First Team ECIC III  -  Second Team All-ECIC 

 

Adam Moore - Walsh, Senior

15.0 PPG  /  7.8 RPG  /  2.5 APG  -  Shot 54% FG - 41% on 3-pointers - Career 1,000 point scorer

 

Brock Kroening - Starpoint, Senior

13.8 PPG  /  9.8 RPG  /  1.4 SPG  /  1.2 APG  /  1.0 BPG  -  First Team ECIC II - Sec VI Class A2 All-Tournament Team

 

Alex Konst - Lancaster, Senior

13.8 PPG  /  5.5 RPG  /  3.1 APG  /  2.9 SPG  -  First Team ECIC I

 

Josh Eddy - Panama, Senior

13.6 PPG  /  13.1 RPG  /  1.7 BPG  /  1.0 APG  -  First Team CCAA II West

 

Keyon Johnson - McKinley, Senior

13.5 PPG  /  5.3 RPG  /  4.2 APG  /  3.3 SPG  -  First Team All-High in Yale Cup I

 

Jarod Burmaster - Fredonia, Senior 

11.8 PPG  /  5.2 APG  /  4.0 RPG  /  2.5 SPG  - First Team CCAA I West - Class B1 All-Tournament Team

 

Will Atkinson - Canisius, Senior

10.8 PPG  /  2.8 RPG  /  2.6 APG  /  1.0 SPG  -  First Team All-Catholic in Class A

  

Hunter Anderson - Park, Senior

9.4 PPG  /  5.1 RPG  /  3.1 APG  /  1.3 SPG  -  Career-high 28 points in win over Amherst

 

Sean Hill - Williamsville North, Senior

9.2 PPG  /  7.0 APG  /  4.1 RPG  /  1.9 SPG  -  First Team ECIC I

   

 Derek Schmidt - Olean, Senior

7.5 PPG  /  4.7 RPG  /  3.0 SPG  /  2.8 APG  - Class B State Tournament MVP - 1st Team All-CC Defender

    

Chris Robson - Sherman, Junior

19.7 PPG  /  5.3 RPG  /  3.2 APG  /  3.0 SPG  /  .5 BPG  -  Player of the Year in CCAA II West

 

Shakus Harris - South Park, Junior

16.2 PPG  /  2.9 SPG  /  2.1 RPG  /  1.9 APG  - First Team All-High in Yale Cup I - Class A1 All-Tournament Team

 

Will Johnson - Nichols, Junior

15.8 PPG  /  4.0 APG  /  4.o RPG  /  2.o SPG  -  Manhattan Cup MVP in Class B

 

Christian Churakos - Walsh, Junior

14.6 PPG  /  7.6 RPG  /  1.8 APG  /  1.6 SPG  - All Catholic Selection in Class B

 

Marcellus Cooper - Nichols, Junior

14.5 PPG  /  10.0 RPG  /  2.0 BPG  / 0 .7 APG  -  Had 14 double-doubles, including Manhattan Cup Class B Final

 

Qeyion Williams - Niagara Falls, Junior

13.3 PPG  /  4.4 APG  /  1.5 RPG  /  1.0 SPG  - First Team NFL - Class AA Tournament MVP

 

Davion Warren - Timon, Junior

12.5 PPG  /  7.7 RPG  /  2.1 APG  /  1.8 SPG  -  Career-high 28 points & 15 rebounds in win vs. St. Joe's

   

Nate Brawdy - Gowanda, Sophomore

23.1 PPG  /  9.2 RPG  /  4.5 APG  /  2.3 SPG  -  Player of the Year in CCAA I East

 

Elliot Bowen - Ellicottville, Sophomore

19.3 PPG  /  12.2 RPG  /  2.5 BPG  /  1.3 SPG  - Player of the Year in CCAA II East 

 

Devin Pope - Chautauqua Lake, Sophomore

17.7 PPG  /  5.3 RPG  /  3.0 APG  /  3.0 SPG  -  First Team CCAA I West

 

Willard Anderson - East, Sophomore

15.7 PPG  /  3.0 RPG  /  3.0 APG  /  2.0 SPG  -  Second Team Yale Cup I

 

Jalin Cooper - Medina, Sophomore

15.5 PPG  /  10.2 RPG  /  2.5 APG  /  2.1 SPG  /  2.1 BPG  -  First Team Niagara-Orleans

   

Ray Blackwell - Maryvale, Sophomore

14.5 PPG  /  3.5 SPG  /  3.4 RPG  /  3.0 APG  -  First Team ECIC III

  

Noah Hutchins - Park, Freshman

9.9 PPG  /  4.0 RPG  /  3.5 APG  /  2.7 SPG - Led Pioneers in assists & steals, while shooting 46%

 

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Sixth Man of the Year

Jayce Johnson - Canisius, Sophomore

 Came off the bench for the CHSAA Class A state champions and handled point guard duties, along with offering sensational minutes on the defensive end for the Crusaders.  A Third Team All-Centercourt Defender in his first varsity season.  (Photo by Harry Scull, Buffalo News)

 

 

All-Centercourt Defenders

First Team

Breon Harris - Niagara Falls, Senior

Graham Dolan - Williamsville South, Senior

Shaquan Jones - McKinley, Senior

Derek Schmidt - Olean, Senior

Stafford Trueheart - Canisius, Senior

 

Second Team

Jake Cavana - Olean, Senior

Madut Ayiy - Canisius, Senior

Zacc Kinsey - Jamestown, Senior

Justin Jones - Canisius, Senior

Amir Jemes - Middle College, Senior

 

Third Team

Jake Lewis - Silver Creek, Senior

Nathan Woldu - Amherst, Senior

Jayce Johnson - Canisius, Sophomore

Patrick Moore - Fredonia, Senior

Nick Montgomery - East Aurora, Junior

 

Centercourt #BOOM Squad

First Team

Stafford Trueheart - Canisius, Senior

Dominick Welch - Cheektowaga, Junior

Gary Foster - Middle College, Senior

Maceo Jack - Williamsville North, Senior

Marcellus Cooper - Nichols, Sophomore

 

Second Team

Charles Lamar - Niagara Falls, Junior

Jordan Nwora - Park, Senior

Madut Ayiy - Canisius, Senior

Graham Dolan - Williamsville South, Senior

Amadi Ikpeze - Amherst, Senior

 

Coach of the Year

Jeff Anastasia, Olean

 

-centercourt

Comments

[hoopster]

Great job buddy! Congrats on another year of outstanding hs hoops coverage!

[Bball fan]

I normally agree with you on all of your picks... But not having Nick Montgomery from East Aurora as at least an honorable mention is a crime. Kid averaged 15 ppg 6 rebound and 2 blocks and one of the best defenders in WNY on a team that lost to state champs olean in B1 final

[Cbad]

I second that, the job you do is second to none!

[Jayhawks]

Jernard Jackson definitely should of been a first teamer, hands down, I think you could throw him on a team like Canisius and he would dominant the competition just like he did at Lewport, Nate Brawdy definitely was deserving of at best a fourth team spot, also Trevon Thompson might be the biggest snub of all time, that kid straight balled out... You went a lil Catholic wasted on this years All Center Court Teams.

[WNYBBALL]

Watched the all star game the other day. Jackson is good but not dominant by any stretch. No list can be perfect but I agree with this one more than I disagree.

[Jayhawks]

@WNYBBALL I'll go off a season before I go off a all star game, first majority of the people he played with he had no chemistry with so all star games are the most bs excuse you can use.... Second, what he did at Buff State speaks volumes, HE WAS STRAIGHT DOMINATING, when it mattered most...

[StateChamps2003]

Jayhawks - Who would you drop from 1st team to make room for Jackson? Who would you drop from 4th team to make room for Brawdy? Same for Thompson.

[Jayhawks]

@statechamps2003 I said at best fourth team so I was referring to anywhere from 5th to 4th, Brawdy had a great season, look at it this way for both guys, Brawdy and Trevon where stars for there respected schools, if you take both guys away from there teams how good would Silver Creek and Gowanda be??? And I most definitely would put Jackson over Greg Dolan, compare the seasons, Jackson was great at buff state, not to take anything from Greg, great player but in my opinion Jackson had the better season...

[Jayhawks]

@Statechamps2003 I would of subbed Trevon and Brawdy for Jake and Harris, look at things from my prospective. OK, Do you think if you put Jake on a team like Silver Creek or Gowanda he would he lead them farther than Brawdy and Trevon did? Or do you think they struggle? Same for Harris, you think he would be able to lead a Silver Creek or Gowwanda team with a lack of support? Both Harris and Jake are great players but imagine if Trevon and Brawdy had the fire power both of those guys had.

[Centercourt Is God]

Tremendousest job by the only 1 that matters other than the Buffalo Evening Newz of course

[StateChamps2003]

Jayhawks - You speak in a lot of hypotheticals and imagination to support your case for Brawdy, Thompson and Jackson. "What if so and so was on this team..." or "What if so and so had better support on their team". You can't put together an All-WNY team like that. You have to go based on what the teams and player actually did.

Greg Dolan is one of the best pure point guards this area has seen in a long time. He led his school to it's first ever state final four. They played top flight competition and he always showed up in the big games.

Breon Harris led a Niagara Falls team full of underclassmen to an undefeated league title and won sectionals in the highest classification.

Jake Cavana was the starting point guard on a team that went undefeated until the Federation final. He was probably the most important player on the court in their semi-final and state finals wins. He also played in Class B, the same class as Gowanda. I look at Gowanda's schedule and I don't see any big time quality wins. They split with Silver Creek, split with Ellicottville, lost to Franklinville and got blown out by Fredonia at home in the Quarterfinals. The same Fredonia team that only lost to Olean by single digits 3 times. So, I guess if Gowanda didn't have Brawdy, they'd be right where they actually ended their season...a loss in the sectional quarterfinals.

Brawdy is definitely a talent and I expect would him to build upon this season and would probably peg him for a top 15 player next season. Best of luck to him.

[Jayhawks]

@StateChamps2003 I'm just speaking facts, I'm pretty sure without Brawdy and Trevon both schools would have losing records. Trevon and Brawdy teams might not have advanced far in the playoffs but thats from the lack of supporting cast. Also, I'm pretty sure Falls was a veteran team this year, last year they where young this year they where grown up so your harris lead nf to a undefeated league record with underclassman is out the window, PERIOD. Nf was a vetern team!!! Greg Dolan might be the best talented wise but Jackson was the more productive player this year....

[Jayhawks]

@StateChamps2003 if you are going to get on Gowanda about its schedule, how many top 10 small and large school teams did Olean face this year??? 3? Fredonia, Timon, and Jamestown..

[StateChamps2003]

What are your facts? Stating that a team would have a losing record if a certain player wasn't on that team isn't a fact, it's an opinion. Silver Creek actually advanced pretty far in the playoffs losing to eventual state champion. They also had a pretty good team. Scanlan and Lewis are quality players that played extremely well in the playoffs.

Niagara Falls only had two seniors on their team, Harris being one of them. They're next best players were Williams and Ralands, a Junior and Sophomore, respectively. A veteran squad would be a team like Fredonia that started 5 Seniors.

So, you named three top 10 large and small schools that Olean played. Already more than Gowanda and Silver Creek. You can probably add Chautauqua Lake (twice) to that list as well. You can add East Aurora to that list (B-1 Final). Blew out Wellsville in the Regional game. Then they beat previously undefeated Hudson by 20 points in the state semi-final. They beat two top 5 schools in the entire state for Class 'B' in Marlboro and KIPP. These are all facts. Do you see the difference?

[StateChamps2003]

Centercourt - One thing that I noticed was your exclusion of Terrell Ford from Kenmore West on the HM list. He made the list last year but not this year. Not often you see a "demotion" from your All-WNY list and the News' All-WNY selections.

[Jayhawks]

@StateChamps2003 I stated my case for all three guys... Continue having a conversation with yourself..

[StateChamps2003]

OK Jayhawks...continue using your imagination and playing the "what if" game.

[Mr. Greco]

Centercourt, I missed not being at the games this year to chat HS basketball with you. So thank you for always keeping me/us updated on what was going on with WNY HS basketball through your blog, twitter, and radio/video appearances. Your knowledge and efforts should be celebrated. We are truly lucky to have you promoting the schools, coaches and fine young men playing this exciting sport in WNY. Keep up the great work! Hope to be back at the games next year chatting HS basketball again with you.

[Jayhawks]

@StateChamps2003 It's a pointless conversation to continue, You have your opinion set and I have mines set and I'm pretty sure both of our opinions aren't changing so why would I drag on a conversation? I supported my opinion on why I believe Jackson should be first team, and Trevon and Brawdy should be somewhere on the 5th and 4th team, so there's no point in keep dgoing back and fourth with you, nobodys opinion is changing.

[my opinion]

Really am interested in where all these seniors are headed next year. Buffalo News use to post years ago- perhaps Centercourt could start a post??? i think many basketball fans are interested.

[MUSIC]

Tough Job selecting the teams. I would have gone with TC Brown on first team in place of Nwora or Dolan (Both Good players, just my view for whole year). Consistantly put up numbers across the whole stat sheet every game. Also..Justin Jones should have been 1st team defense. When Canisius needed someone shut down? Jones was the man. Also.. Welch coasted during games at times but I didn't see a player being able to guard all 5 positions defensively (Maybe not 1st but he could have been mentioned in there somewhere. But Overall a good selection year by CC.

[MUSIC]

Oh, By the way? Congrats Stafford.

[Jayhawks]

@StateChamps2003 btw Ralands is listed as a senior on the section six website

[Southern Tier Plays BBall Too!]

@statechamps2003 Seriously, "You can't put together an All-WNY team like that. You have to go based on what the teams and player actually did."?

We are talking about the players, not the teams. How many games did you see from the Southern tier? I am glad to see that every proposed player except two, (Stein & Lecceadone) made the list in one way or another, but Bosley and Brawdy should be on the top 25 rankings.

Regarding scheduling, it's no different than the NCAA. Why would a Class A give a C or D an opportunity to prove themselves?

[StateChamps2003]

Jayhawks - According to MaxPreps, the Buff State sectional guide, the all league teams listing, the roster for the PAL/ACE game and various reporting by Centercourt on this site, Syquan Ralands is a sophomore. I'm right, the section 6 website is wrong.

Southern Tier - I saw all the playoff games at JCC, I watched Jamestown, Olean, Fredonia and Panama multiple times this year. I'd probably venture to say that those are more games than most "Northerners" have seen of the southern tier schools.

Also, East High was a Class C school this year and besides playing McKinley (Class A) twice, South Park (Class A) twice, Middle College (State Champion) twice, their non-league games featured Timon on a neutral court, Edison Tech (Class AA) on a neutral court, @Bishop Kearney (Class AA), Leadership Academy (Class B), and Lockport (Class AA). That's a lot of AA, A and B schools giving a C school an opportunity to prove themselves.

[Jayhawks]

At this point in time this @StateChamps2003 guy is just having a conversation with himself, In my eye test Jackson should be first team, and Brawdy and Trevon should be 4th through 5th team players... Simple as that my mind isn't changing, StateChamp2003 is going off schedules and Team success while I'm going off of who actually had the better season from a player prospective.

[Just Sayin]

@jayhawks - Although Brawdy, Thompson, and Bosely had very, very good years for their respective programs, and I agree that Brawdy could have been named to 5th team over someone like Harris, I would like to point out that you stated.... " Do you think if you put Jake on a team like Silver Creek or Gowanda he would he lead them farther than Brawdy and Trevon did? Or do you think they struggle? Same for Harris, you think he would be able to lead a Silver Creek or Gowwanda team with a lack of support?". As someone that has coached against almost 100% of all of these kids in WNY since all of these kids were in 5th and 6th grade, you're opinion on these particular kids is seemingly quite jaded. Jake and Kyle, respectively, if put on teams like Gowanda and Silver Creek would ABSOLUTELY lead those teams just as far, if not further than Brawdy and Thompson did. The idea that they couldn't, is preposterous. However, Brawdy did have a much better season than Harris, and making a case for him to be 5th team is valid. Just not with some of the logic that you present. Centercourt did a pretty solid job. Buffalo News ALL WNY selections will be coming this weekend. Don't expect a Brawdy or Thompson appearance on teams 1-4, but both kids are deserving of honorable mention for sure.

[Sec6]

It sounds like Jayhawks saw 2 teams play this season and then showed up at Buff state for a Lew-Port game. From reading through the comments section this year, state Champs is probably the most insightful contributor in this forum. He presents his case in a very articulate way and then Jayhawks comes back with definitive words like PERIOD and this conversation is over, before joining the conversation again. The eye test is great if you spend all of your days watching high school basketball. I think if the eye test gets a player on 4th team, the other players he is up against for that slot should at least have been seen by the same eyes. And I just don't get the impression Jayhawks had his eyes too many places other than Gowanda and a few box scores.

[StateChamps2003]

Thank you "Just Sayin". I thought I was the crazy one, ya know, having a conversation with myself and all. I liked Brawdy and Thompson and all I asked was that there be something more than the "what if" logic Jayhawks was presenting. Whew, glad I don't have to commit myself.

[Just Sayin]

@jayhawk - It would also be unjust of me to let another of your comments go unnoticed. "@StateChamps2003 if you are going to get on Gowanda about its schedule, how many top 10 small and large school teams did Olean face this year??? 3? Fredonia, Timon, and Jamestown.." If this is somehow meant to imply that Gowanda attempts to schedule the same type of non league schedule that Olean High does (as non league is the only part of a schedule that a coach has any say so in), then I would have to, again, question your basketball knowledge and/or intelligence. As statechamps03 later pointed out, Fredonia, Timon, and Jamestown are all ranked large or small schools. Playing 3 top ranked large or small schools during non league is pretty solid. Olean High also scrimmaged Williamsville South before the season started. I'm not sure that Gowanda can say the same, or that they even attempted to do so. However, if I did want to play devils advocate on myself, and apply some of your logic to all of the above - then I could say "what if "Gowanda scheduled Olean for a non league game, and Jake Cavana guarded Nate Brawdy all game?". But, I already know the answer to that.
also @ Southern Tier Plays Ball Too - your comment of... "We are talking about the players, not the teams. How many games did you see from the Southern tier? I am glad to see that every proposed player except two, (Stein & Lecceadone) made the list in one way or another, but Bosley and Brawdy should be on the top 25 rankings." This is just silly. Seriously. Stein didn't even make the Southern Tier's Big 30 All Star team. Lecceadone should be happy that I even just typed his name right now, and Bosley and Brawdy should reasonably be, and are honorable mention - nothing higher. After The Buffalo News publishes their All WNY edition on Saturday, that will be 2 media outlets that have the same opinion. Well informed opinions. As most opinions should be

[Jayhawks]

@Justsaying my opinion still isn't changing, like I said Brawdy and Trevon should be 5th through 4th team... Don't like what I gotta say don't read my comments since you have a problem with my portion of comments. I'm entitled to my opinion, plain and simple.

[Jayhawks]

@justsayin Why would Gowanda risk scheduling high ranked teams when there team is basically a one man show, Brawdy. I'm pretty sure if Gowanda had a olean type team with pieces than they would. Anyways, we should be focusing on individual performance more than a team performance, Bottom line I'm pretty sure we all could admit individually, Brawdy had a better season performance wise than the guys I mentioned above. So what's your argument? Since Olean and NF went farther in the playoffs both of the guys I mentioned above had a better individual season performance than Brawdy? No, Brawdy had the better season from a performance standard. You guys are going off winning when its suppose to be awarding the better player who had the better individual season.

[StateChamps2003]

Jayhawks - Other than Welch, name one player in the top 25 above where their team accomplishments aren't mentioned as a part of their individual success? Most of the time they go hand in hand.

The reason why I bring scheduling up is because can a player like Trevon Thompson and Nate Brawdy do what they do against lesser opponents to more superior opponents? Thompson "only" scored 15 points against a superior opponent in Middle College, on a very big stage. That's 9 points below his average. They lost to Middle College by 8 points. This small sample size says that he can't. But I'm sure your "eye test" says he can.

Back to Welch...he also lacked a quality supporting cast but their non-league schedule included Williamsville North, Williamsville South, McKinley, Seneca, St. Joe's, Middle Early College and Irondequoit. They went 2-5 in those games and in every single one of those games Welch balled out. My point being, there is always a good reason scheduling "high ranked teams", even when your team is "basically a one man show."

***Very interesting historical note: Welch is the first player since Rodney Pierce of Hutch Tech to be named to 1st team All-WNY (assuming the News also names Welch on the 1st team) while his respective team did not advance past the quarterfinals in their respective playoffs. Rodney Pierce and Hutch Tech lost to a Jose 'Ace' Narvaez Grover Cleveland team that ended up going all the way to Glens Falls. The fact that this doesn't happen very often is a testament to how important a very good player is to their overall teams success and where they end up on this list.***Someone please correct me if I'm wrong about the Pierce---->Welch link.

[Jayhawks]

@statechamps2003 correct me if I'm wrong but last I checked how many D1 offers did Welch have compared to Brawdy and Trevon? Welch has to play top competition, or some schools might lose interest. Welch has to prove he can play against top flight competition, I'm pretty sure since Welch is a D1 prospect thats why Cheek beefed up there schedule

[Jayhawks]

@Statechamps2003 and my question to you is who had the better individual season, Brawdy or Harris? Take out team accomplishments and please enlighten me on who had the better season between the two....

[StateChamps2003]

I don't know. Please do tell me how many confirmed Division 1 offers Welch has.

To answer your question, Breon Harris had a better individual season than Nate Brawdy. I hope you feel enlightened, if not, my apologies.

[Jayhawks]

@StateChamps2003 Brawdy most definitely had the better season, NUMBERS DON'T LIE!!!

[Jayhawks]

@StateChamps2003

Brawdy - 23ppg, 90 Assists ÷ 21 games = 4.2 Apg, 186 Rebounds ÷ 21 = 8 Rpg, 46 steals ÷ 21 games = 2.1 Spg...

Harris - 12ppg, 2.8 Apg, 2.1 Rpg, 3.1 Spg...

Numbers don't lie, Brawdy clearly had the better season..... Point proven where done here...

[Jayhawks]

@StateChamps You said "You have to go based on what the team and player actually did" so crossing out team accomplishments since where just going off Individual season and "What the player actually did" Brawdy had the better season. We could question if Brawdy can post the same numbers against higher competition but you don't like talkinh hypotheticals, so lets go off what the player actually did, So let me ask again, Who had the better season?

[Sec6]

By your own foolish logic, James Daniels & Josh Adams would be 1st team all-americans this year. Heck why are you selling Brawdy short with 4th or 5th?? He had better numbers than Dolan. Must be the best soph in WNY right? I mean numbers don't lie as you so redundantly keep typing. Thanks god we have people that watch these players and have half a brain, otherwise we'd just wait for the statistics to play out.

Actually, Daniels and Adams mentioned above were DI players. The nonsense you keep spewing would actually suggest that DIII players with better numbers than those in DI had better seasons.

[PJB]

Let me start by stating the obvious. All All-Star Team Selections are subjective, as can be seen by the variances among those submitted by person on this site (including my own). Let me also say the difference between a selection on the Fifth Team and HM is slight and that both players had outstanding seasons to be included in any of those designations.

I also believe that had Harris and Cavana played on Gowanda and Silver Creek they would have performed as well if not better than Brawdy and Thompson. That is my opinion based upon my limited times watching Brawdy and Thompson( Thompson twice Brawdy once).

Having said that, there is one person I know that has viewed these players on multiple occasions, has also spent the time to gather other well informed opinions as to the talents of the players, to an even larger extent than the Buffalo News and has no other agenda in this process, and that is CC. Based on upon that criteria I will defer to his evaluation, since it is the most informed one available

[Jus Sayin]

Jayhawks is obviously a close friend, and/or relative of Nate Brawdy. Either that, or just someone with a serious man crush. How bout this one @jayhawks....using your logic, what would Kyle Harris's stats be if he was a one man show on Gowanda?

[Jayhawks]

@Sec6 Well, theres nothing wrong with D3 ball, yes D1 is more competitive but D3 players can flat out ball out on the D1 level, Man how about that Duncan Robinson kid from Michigan? Did you get a chance to catch him this season? Some player he was this season after transferring from a D3 school. And My argument was between Brawdy and Harris, leave other players out of it....

[Jus Sayin]

Also, there is a sophomore (Dan Scott) that played at Christian Central this year that no one seems to be mentioning - and his season dwarfs many of the kids that everyone is talking about. Talk about a one man show!
And for all of the Southern Tier ppl (jayhawks and Southern Tier Plays Ball Too), Elliot Bowen (Ellictoville) should be mentioned before Brawdy, Thompson, or Bosley!!! Real talk

[Jayhawks]

@sec6 and the reason I wouldn't put Brawdy over Dolan even though Brawdy had the better numbers is because I think if you was to put Greg on a Gowanda team he would make them better and most likely lead them farther than Brawdy.

[Jayhawks]

@justsayin Excuse me? Actually No I don't know Brawdy its called defending my opinion...

[Jayhawks]

And for the record when I speak about eye test that includes my criteria, Stats and hypotheticals mainly, winning is valued to some degree but I don't value winning that much, why? Because why punish a kid for the lack of players around him compared to a team like Olean and NF, Harris had a complete team to some degree around him, If you exchange spots between Brawdy and Harris, In my opinion Brawdy would post similar stats at NF just like he does at Gowanda, and Nf still gets as far as Harris took them and maybe even farther, you guys value winning and competition so much you guys don't look at the bigger picture, Brawdy shouldn't get punished for his team not winning a certain amount of games or going a certain distance in the playoffs he has no control over how many good players are in the southern tier or how many good players he has around him. So with that being said Brawdy should be 4th through 5th team.

[Jus Sayin]

@jayhawks - your defense of your opinion sounds like that of a family member, close friend, or man crush victim. That's all. You failed to answer my hypothetical question that parallels your logic though. What would Kyle Harris's stats be if he was a one man show on Gowanda? In your opinion, would they be better or worse than Brawdy?
And it's funny that you are so willing to admit that Greg Dolan would make Gowanda better than Brawdy, but you were so dismissive of the idea that Jake Cavana or Kyle Harris could. This tells me that you know very little about Greg, Jake, or Kyle. Everyone is certainly entitled to their opinion, but the validity of one's opinion is a whole 'nother story

[StateChamps2003]

Jayhawks - A few things..."numbers don't lie"...your numbers and Centercourt's numbers for Brawdy are different so somebody's numbers are lying. Just saying.

If you're going to go by numbers then you're pretty much saying that Brawdy had better seasons than the likes of Brown, Ramadhan, Eckstrom, Jones, Lamar, Staton, Moore and others. Man, Brawdy should've probably been SECOND TEAM!

It's "we're done here" not "where done here".

Again, Breon Harris was the better player this season. We have a difference of opinion, I see that, and that's ok. Your arguments are just weak and feeble...like Gowanda's schedule.

[Jayhawks]

@Jusysayin because I'm talking about Brawdy should be 4th or 5th team, thats the subject I'm not jumping off that topic to jump on a whole other topic about what would other players do at Gowanda.

[Jayhawks]

@StateChamps2003 I'm going off what coaches type on section 6 under the stats, thats the numbers they have posted, shouldn't be hard to go google the website, and like I said before numbers don't lie but also if you was to plug in each of the players you mentioned above that are on the 2nd team they will with no doubt post great numbers.

[StateChamps2003]

And of course, we all know that what's on the Internet is always true, right?

[Jayhawks]

@StateChamps2003 from my time doing stats for Lackawanna last year the stats that appear on section 6 are put up by the coaches which are handed to them from the stat books....

[my opinion]

How does Daniel Scott from CCA not get even mentioned? I hear people talking about numbers .. didn't he average like 30 plus points for a freshman? Yes I know they don't have the big schedule but he can play with the big boys.

[StateChamps2003]

The team stats are of course NEVER inflated by their own coaches or statisticians. I only put stock into the total points stat as there are always two score books for each game. One of them being independent from the other school. I take high school stats like rebounds, assists, steal, blocks, etc. with a grain of salt.

[centercourt]

my opinion -

"The View From Centercourt: A website devoted to varsity boys high school basketball in Western New York, focusing on Section VI and the Monsignor Martin Association."

My coverage of the teams in Section VI & the MMA includes 103 teams, but has never extended to the IAC, where teams such as CCA, Falk School, Gow, New School, etc. compete.

Daniel Scott is an incredible talent and easily one of the best in the Class of '19. I really hope to get the chance to cover him next season.

[Just Sayin]

@centercourt - I'm sure you will get to cover him next season when he transfers to Park.

[Dumb]

Transferring to Park? Coach B is gotta be getting low on cash and jobs for parents

[PXJ]

First I like to thank Chad for all the hard work he puts into WNY Boys basketball. Without him we would only have the information available from the team our children play on.

Second I kept the stats for Nichols for 3/4 of the season with help from 1 or 2 other parent each game. It is not an exact science. For example does anyone remember who made that last pass and if they did it is still a judgment call:

The problem with assists is that, like errors in baseball, there's a human element in assigning credit. The last pass before a basket isn't automatically an assist... a pass to a guard standing out on the three-point line who fakes seven times before shooting might not get credit in the eyes of one scorer, but might in the eyes of another.

A lot could also be said about who gets the steal and the rebound.

For many teams it is the injured player or someone who did not make the team who just loves the game. None of the stats are kept by professionals at this level.

With that being said one should only use the stats as a guideline. The best bet is the eyeball test and no one has seen more games then Chad so I defer to his judgment.

Everyone on this site is entitle to an opinion but there is no right or wrong answer. There are 60-80 kids who all probably belong on this list. There are however roughly 1300 boys playing High School basketball in WNY. Everyone of them goes to practice everyday from November thru March because they love the game. From player 1 to player 1300 they all should be commended. I rather have my son in a gym then 7-11 or a street corner.

No one has every gotten into a college because they where on or off this list.The real opinion that counts are the college recruiters that determine if a kid has the ability to play at the next level. Nation wide this is only 3 % of all high school players.

So sit back enjoy the games and when you child is done watch other kids and hope that you can do the same with your grandkids someday.

[tony jones]

I truly find this high school basketball thing twisted.. There's a kid DANIEL SCOTT (cca ) who averaged 30pts plus this season as a Freshman. Not only ddnt he make any of the teams.. He didnt even get a honorable mention.. Thats crazy!!! Even if u never seen him play or covered his school. The hype alone.. Hey ..when ur there covering these big so called schools.. Notice theres a kid from cca droppin 25 to 30 pts on them. That doesnt raise ur antenas?? Is he gettin punished cuz he wants a better education.. In my days (87).. There was powerhouse teams.. Ken.. Ben.. Trad.. River. . S. Park but there was teams such as city honor . P.arts .. Hutch tech who focused more on education.. What im sayin is.. If u lace ur sneakers up and step on a court.. U are a ball player.. No matter what conference.. It all counts at da end of the day.. My man need looks.. Its not fair.. My opinion

[Just Sayin]

If we are gonna include teams and players from the IAC, there are two kids from New Life Christian that put up serious statistical numbers as well. Morris Taylor and Dewitt Huetter (not sure on that spelling). Morris Taylor was a senior this past season, and finished his career with over 2,000 points! Anyone else in WNY have 2,000 recently? And Taylor has never gotten any love. So, I guess it is unfortunate for any player in WNY that plays in the IAC

[Wanda Edie]

Daniel Scott dropped 45 against Emerson, 30 against Health Science, 28 against Walsh( and 27 against Walsh when he was in eighth grade). He also had 27 points in the public school/private school challenge( he did this two years in a row)- he single handedly won the public/private both years. He finished this season with an 18-4 record on a team that only had two legitimate varsity players.

@centercourt doesn't cover IAC but he was at two of the games I just mentioned...he had to see this.

Daniel averaged at least 11 rebounds and 7 assist per game.

[StateChamps2003]

I honestly never even heard of this Daniel Scott kid. If someone can tell me how he did when he played against Health Sciences and Walsh this year, that would be helpful. If he was putting up 30 points against those teams then he's definitely warranted some attention.

I also never even knew there was a school in WNY called New Life Christian.

[Wanda Edie]

Funny that you bring up he school New Life. There are three kids in the IAC that belong in the Monsignor Martin... Two kids from New Life and Daniel Scott from Christian Central Acadmey(CCA).

In fact Daniel scored 49,39 and 42, in three games, against New Life this year.

[Wanda Edie]

Correction: Daniel scored 41, 39 & 42 against New Life

[Mig is god]

What the heck is the IAC? Some kind of feeding ground 4 ISIS? Never heard of it.

[Leon Spinks]

Why no notice for the 19th annual Butler Mitchell Alumni Association Silver Hoops Classic?

Always a good fun time for the seniors of WNY.

[kobe24]

Exposure! Goes a long way in sports if you are looking for accolades. Teams in that league could be beat by public and private JV teams. I am sure Daniel would have gotten more looks if he stayed at his public school. Word is that his father wants him where he can dominate and score a lot of points. To each is own. But sometimes its where you play and what stage you are on. Maybe Park will pay his way next year like they do the rest of the players on Coach Bs team. Thats another story, teachers over there not happy with him !! Daniel is a nice player.

[Just Sayin]

@kobe24 - Couldn't agree more. In WNY, the IAC is seriously like modified basketball. I attended their playoff's, and it was a joke. The two kids from New Life Christian could have been playing for Olean High or Walsh, instead of wasting their time playing against competition that is laughable. Daniel Scott is a definite talent - but I believe he is a "reclassified" type of freshmen. I could be wrong, but I believe he was either held back, started late, or reclassified. At this point, if he doesn't transfer to a MMA school, he will be wasting his HS career (at CCA). But back to Morris Taylor from New Life - as I mentioned earlier - this kid finished his career with 2,000 plus points. Not alot of ppl in NYS history can say that. So, if Daniel Scott is gonna get some love - so should Morris Taylor.

[Booster]

Scott is a talented kid.With that being said,his league is trash.Who cares if you score 30 a game is a modified league. It gives him no credibility and that's sad because he is really talented. It's the age old question would you rather score and be on bad team or score less and be on great team.Great teams get more pub then great players....

[Mig is god]

Coach B paying 4 players 2 attend Park is so cool. Love that guy. Maybe he will pay 4 that wall Trump is gonna build too!

[MUSIC]

Mig is god...And what a school does for it's students is your business how??? Lot's of schools help out with tuition thru the school scholarship funds and sponsors. That's their business not yours. As long as they keep the classroom end standards legitimate that is more important to pay attention to correct?? I've seen students removed from school, kicked off the team or suspended from basketball until the student starts performing better. THE BASKETBALL IS EXTRA CURRICULAR TO MOST PRIVATE AND CATHOLIC SCHOOLS. BOTTOM LINE? IF YOU DON'T TRY IN THE CLASS, THEY WON'T BE PLAYING THERE!!

[AkronPark]

It would be great to hear an interview with Coach B to enlighten WNY on how he gets all of these players from around the city to his suburban campus. Players transferring from ALL OVER THE PLACE - Randy Gould (Global Concepts), Foster (Tapestry, etc)...

[MUSIC]

CANISIUS, TIMON, ST. JOE'S St. Francis, O'hara, Nichols...Don't recruit ???? THAT WOULD BE FUNNY IF YOU ANSWERED NO!! Matter of fact....HILARIOUS!!!

[Mig is god]

Music ^ how does 'I think it's so cool' make u think I am AGAINST it. R u ok? Can u read? I don't think talented basketball players should have 2 pay 2 go 2 those schools anyway. They make the schools money by winning games, getting them publicity, etc.

I don't care how they r doing in the classroom, let their parents worry about that! I only care how they perform on the court!!! Make America great again people!!!

[music]

Mig is god...He's not paying for them. The scholarship fund is. As for you not caring about the academics just the basketball?? I'm sure those parents you referenced would love to tell you about that statement. And of course I can read!! THE COACH DOES NOT PLAY FOR THE PLAYERS!!! IT HAS TO BE APPROVED YOU mig!!!

[Mig is god]

Bernie Sanders would take all coach B's $ and re distribute it to those that didn't work for it. That's the real tragedy music

[Just Sayin]

@Mig is god/@music - we are all now slightly less intelligent for having to read your nonsense. I hope age is an excuse, because if either of you (or both) are adults, there is probably a child in your family that would be embarrassed by your posting. I would explain the exact reasons for this, but I have a feeling it wouldn't be understood anyways.

[Mig is god]

Just sayin u can tell ur 1 of those kids who got picked on in high school, smile and laugh and b able 2 take a joke u will live longer. If ur a democrat and my posts 'offended' u that's even sadder.

[StateChamps2003]

hahahaha, yeah 'Mig is god', you better not be an adult...that would be embarrassing...

[Jus Sayin]

@Mig is god - you couldn't be more wrong. I also don't have any particular political affiliation, so your sense of humor didn't influence my comment either. I'll leave it at that, since having a battle of wits with an unarmed person seems unfair.

[Mig is god]

Hey man I'm 'just sayin' u missed a great dinner at Ilio's tonight. Seems unfair 2 go back n forth with someone who didn't get invited :)

[Just Sayin]

@Mig is god - again, you couldn't be more wrong. I'll be there again next year too, if you'd like to make sure my water stays filled. Thanks

[music]

I see the Buffalo News put Maceo Jack and James Rojas on 3rd all wny team? I couldn't have read that right? Those 2 could outball anyone on 2nd team!!! Wow

[music]

I stand corrected about the 2nd & 3rd teams.

[Mig is God]

@justsayin - nobody believes u were invited. If u were there what were the 4 dishes passed around each table and what did the person who gave the player of the year award say about the person it's named after - go ahead prove u were there!!!

[Just Sayin]

@Mig is god - Well, obv you are a kid, so this will be my last response to you. I'm not into "riddles" and proving myself to a child. However, there was chicken, pasta, roast beef, mashed potatoes, and green beans. It was good, but they didn't have alot, which was odd. As I menitoned before, I will be there again next year, so hopefully they are more prepared. Best of luck to you in the future. I wouldn't consider Journalism as a future major though, if I were you.

[WNY Top 25]

@music - Jack and Rojas were both on 3rd team all-wny and 2nd team all-cc. Not sure why you said you stood corrected, you were right the first time. I agree with you, cc got it right.

[Mig is God]

I actually wasn't at the dinner 2 b honest. Felt I deserved first team and couldn't show up 2 support a banquet that didn't recognize my play

Btw just ASK the waitress 4 more food next year, they gladly re fill the dishes, I remember from 2014....just sayin!

[music]

How about a BCANY team for this summer representing WNY of ...
Dom Welch
James Rojas
Marcellus Cooper
Greg Dolan
Esteufi (7-0 kid at Park)
as a starting list.
Any preferences you think Larry Jones should consider???
I'd like to see WNY win that Binghampton tourney this year.

[PJB]

Ben Eckstrom Willard Anderson, Noah Hutchins and Joe Jones should be considered

[Guest]

Will Johnson

[Joe Smith]

The 7'0" kid at Park used his final year of eligibility this year.

They only return
Noah Hutchins
Brandon Smith
Joe Jones
From their Varsity Roster

[Mig is God]

Rumor has it GD from South close 2 signing a 2 year deal 2 join Park....tuition waived, free appointments 4 him and family with coach B and other 'considerations'

Good 4 him

[RaiderNation]

Don't mean to be a homer as an alumnus but how about Bo Sirieka and Julian Cunningham from St. Francis? Tough schedule, put up good numbers, and team ended with votes for WNY Top 10. They deserved some recognition.

[Tyler Durden]

Yea the St Francis kids above were consistent, maybe a consideration but not much past that. Young I believe so they have time. As for the conspiracy theorist on schools with 'what they give and do not give', this list has nothing to do with that so do not even bring it up. Now someone talking transfer news just for attention. Relax and enjoy this list!

[Coach Bat]

That would probably be true. No rules at Park. Love it Mig......

[Mig is God]

GD will b at Park in September and he won't b getting dropped off. Rumor has it he will b driving a 2017 Ferrari provided by 'boosters' - along with free medical from a certain surgeon for him and his family. Good 4 him and the Park program. Forget this 'student athlete' stuff just focus on your game. When GD is in the NBA nobody will say 'what did u get on that science test in 11th grade' but they will remember when he drops 30 on Husband and the Griffs

[fullcourt]

Park has Noah Hutchins at the point and after watching WILL-SOUTH against Troy I don't get all the hype about some of their players. I don't want to get negative as the hype is more from the media and posters rather than the athletes but let's just say that WILL-SOUTH was less than impressive.

[half court]

Not sure just a point guard will make the difference at Park.... may be overrated