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The 2012 All-Centercourt Team: The Best in WNY

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COACH OF THE YEAR:

Chris Koselny, East Aurora

 

CC MVP:

Stan Wier, East Aurora

 

FIRST TEAM

Stan Wier – East Aurora, Senior

Matt Hart – Canisius, Senior

Reggie Agbeko – St. Joe's, Senior

Sterling Taplin – Williamsville North, Sophomore

Adam Weir – Canisius, Junior

 

SECOND TEAM

Jermaine Crumpton – Niagara Falls, Junior

Ryan Whelpley – Archbishop Walsh, Senior

Aaron Frasier – MST Seneca, Senior

Cordell Torres – OTC/Middle College, Senior

Connor Keenan – Williamsville East, Senior

 

THIRD TEAM

Tommy Campion – Jamestown, Junior

Jordan Williams – Bishop Timon/St. Jude, Senior

Sam Eckstrom – Olean, Sophomore

Wil Bathurst – Olean, Sophomore

Erik Simmons – St. Mary's, Senior

 

FOURTH TEAM

Jordan Farrant – Holland, Senior

Jesse Lalka – Tonawanda, Senior

Kyle Kobis – Bishop Timon/St. Jude, Senior

Zeddie Williams – Silver Creek, Junior

Martin Bailey – Kenmore West, Senior

 

FIFTH TEAM

Nick Lenart – Panama, Senior

Darnell Carson – CSAT, Junior

Matt McCormick – Orchard Park, Senior

Jamaal Carter – City Honors, Senior

JJ Wilkes – Niagara Falls, Junior

 

HONORABLE MENTION

Taijay Williams – Niagara Falls, Senior

Joe Lowery – Niagara Catholic, Senior

Devin Redden – St. Mary's, Senior

Jake Denz – St. Mary's, Senior

Matt Taylor – Frontier, Senior

Alex Warren – Frontier, Senior

Khalid Brown – OTC/Middle College, Senior

DeMilo Gibbs – Bishop Timon/St. Jude, Senior

Austin Alonge – Westfield, Senior

Tyler Wagner – St. Francis, Senior

Dustin Schauman – Cassadaga Valley, Senior

Maurice Cheatom – I-Prep, Senior

Alex Grace – Maple Grove, Senior

Jon Gemerek – Depew, Senior

Jaden Cotton – Depew, Senior

Kevin Holmes – Dunkirk, Senior

Adam Cecchini – Jamestown, Senior

Lamont Little – Riverside, Senior

Daquan Griggs – East, Senior

Marcus Nelson – Hutch-Tech, Senior

Tyler Martin – Wilson, Senior

Glenn Belton – Amherst, Senior

Jonathan Belton – Amherst, Junior

Justice Feggans – Riverside, Junior

Aaron White – Canisius, Junior

Matt MacDonald – Canisius, Junior

Quinton Campbell – Kenmore West, Junior

Reyjzon Jordan – McKinley, Junior

Marcus Morris – McKinley, Junior

Lovell Smith – McKinley, Junior

Jordan Glover – St. Joe's, Junior

Clayton Hess – Tonawanda, Junior

Chaquille Nettles – Williamsville South, Junior

Nick Schmidt – Olean, Sophomore

Brendan Cox – East Aurora, Sophomore

 

-centercourt

73 responses to “The 2012 All-Centercourt Team: The Best in WNY”

  1. missing Avatar
    missing

    SJCI you were missing so long I saw your picture on a milk carton. You come out of hiding after that bad semi loss and post that nonsense. Really?

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  2. SJCI Avatar
    SJCI

    I give CHs credit. They had a good season. But losing and getting embarrassed the last 3, 4 or 5 times they played LI teams is really bad. Do yourself a favor and stay home next time.

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  3. WT716 Avatar
    WT716

    SJCI you can’t even get out of the semis. Stop hating and get used to losing to CHS the next couple of years.

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  4. Ricky Avatar
    Ricky

    @ “huh”,
    Stop hatin on “Sir Reginald”. He’s going to a better D1 basketball school(No matter which one he chooses) than anyone in WNY so I wouldn’t mock him.
    At least hen Joe’s got to States they did damage. Going to the title in 2006 and 2004

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  5. Ricky Avatar
    Ricky

    When was the last time CHS did damage in States? That’s what I thought. And they will get scraped in States again next season without a strong post presence

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  6. McShea is God Avatar
    McShea is God

    With Taplin at St Mary’s they will give Canisius a run 4 there money next year. I have reports that the Buff News is flying Reggie back from Ghanna 4 this dinner Monday. I can’t believe with the shape of this economy they would spend money 2 fly Reggie in 4 a meal.

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  7. SJCI Avatar
    SJCI

    I’m not “hating” CHS. Don’t you think they have poorly represented CHS and the MMA the last few times they played LI. It seems obvious they have. It would be a nice change if they were actually competitive. I wish I knew why because I do root for them when they play states. They just have an abysmal track record.

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  8. huh Avatar
    huh

    Sjci you should know embarrassing, the loss to St Mary’s was the most embarrassing loss of the season in WNY. Want to stop all the bad state catholic representation? When will your squad do something about it instead of losing to B teams in MC? And Ricky I figured after Noels and Muhammad signed Reggie would be next based on all the hype on this blog by you, Sjci and other SJ “insiders”. Perhaps the film of the St Mary’s game got out showing his bagel in the second half. Hater I’m not, just watched the game and thought… what an embarrassing game by a previous number 1 team and the guy that is “going to a better D1 basketball school(No matter which one he chooses) than anyone in WNY”.

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  9. SJCI Avatar
    SJCI

    We actually had a very good season and exceeded expectations even losing to a couple teams we shoulda beat. Everyone thought CHS was the best and guys were embarassed again in states. I hope you aren’t saying that CHS has played well in states.

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  10. classic comments posted by Sjci Avatar
    classic comments posted by Sjci

    And Crusaders scrimmaged Aquinas yesterday. AQ Olean and Niagara Falls. Quite the week for the Crusaders
    Posted by: SB | Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 01:47 AM
    Sounds like way too many scrimmages in too short a time.
    Posted by: SJCI | Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 09:39 AM
    Totally disagree. Kids have been practicing against each other since November 8. At this time of year no one wants to do that anymore, coaches or kids. Scrimmages keep it fresh and fun.
    Posted by: coach | Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 10:10 AM
    If you need scrimmages to keep it fresh and fun this time of year then you do not have a championship caliber team. This is not the pre season. A scrimmage is a useful tool to keep a competitve edge and challenge yourself. However 3 scrimmages leading up to 3 potential playoff games in 5 days is too much in my opinion. Would be better served to keep practices a little shorter, crisper and work on those things the coaching staff feels need fine tuning. We’ll see how it works out.
    Posted by: SJCI | Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 10:27 AM
    Of course, I’m not sure playing the MMA’s version of the Little Sisters of the Poor on Saturday qualifies as a playoff game.
    Posted by: SJCI | Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 10:32 AM
    So…..CHS not a championship caliber team because they scrimmaged 3 quality teams instead of practicing. On what page of the manual can I find that on?
    Posted by: coach | Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 11:48 AM
    SJCI….I assume you are speaking of Nichols in your rude comment above. Do you remember 2010? How many Fed Titles does SJCI have?
    Posted by: how quickly they forget | Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 04:16 PM
    Forget the past it’s all about the present. And I’m pretty sure Joe’s beat Nichols by at least 30 last time they played.
    Yes that was a great Nichols team, but I’d take Joe’s basketball history over Nichols basketball history any day.
    Posted by: Ricky | Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 05:03 PM
    Coach, key words, “to keep it fresh and fun.”
    As Ricky says, this year is this year. O’Hara and Nichols will be a pillow fight. Neither has a chance on Saturday. Nichols has had great teams. Laettner is probably WNY’s best ever. Regan is definitely among the best in the MMA. I’m sorry to have offended you. Good luck Thursday.
    Posted by: SJCI | Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 07:13 PM
    ^Totally Agree
    AND The Buffalo News had Joe’s at #6? Is McShea unaware Joe’s beat McKinley and St. Mary’s? Ranking shouldn’t be based on a week-week basis but on the entire year’s work. It’s not really a big deal we’ll see who comes up big in the biggest week of the year(for high school).
    Posted by: Ricky | Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 07:16 PM

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  11. huh Avatar
    huh

    Expectations have sunk to a new low at 845 KA when losing in MC semis to a B team and losing to St Francis at home (the second most embarrassing loss in WNY this year and a daily double for SJ) with MMA regular season title on the line is considered a “very good season”. Yes a stellar season for sure even with Mr big time D1 in lineup. Ricky here is your chance to rip Reggie’s teammates one more time for kicking the ball all over the gym. Of course the CHS team you are bashing took care of business that night in SB on senior/Jim Palano night and two days later with a KO of SJ in the first qtr. Third most embarrassing moment of the year, the trifecta for SJ, when Simon had more time outs than SJ had points in first qtr of the biggest game of the year. Yes Sjci you should be an expert in embarrassing.

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  12. Karl Hungus Avatar
    Karl Hungus

    “Taplin should go 2 Canius….White at the PG, Taplin the 2, Weir and McDonald at F…that big kid who was kind of un-polished at Center.
    Honestly all the money it costs 2 go 2 that school a booster needs 2 step up, pay Sterling what he deserves, and have him bring his talents 2 Delaware Ave. It would b a super team like Nichols in 2010.”
    Hey MIG when you posted this did you give any consideration to being the booster who steps up?
    After all being retired by age 40 is an accomplishment you love to share with the readers of this blog. You clearly have the financial resources to do so. Man up and take care of it so you can be a frontrunner with the Crusaders on the way to a state championship.

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  13. Gus Buster Avatar
    Gus Buster

    Would you guys please stop it! You are both right. Canisius has been miserable in their last few games against Long Island teams. Maybe next year they’ll win or keep it competitive. And the Canisius fans are right. Joe’s had a lousy last few games. I hope everyone can move on.

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  14. huh Avatar
    huh

    Gus buster once again you are correct. IMO

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  15. McShea is God Avatar
    McShea is God

    Karl Hughes I love u. I can’t stay retired 4-ever. If the world doesn’t end Dec 21st – and I am pretty sure it will – I may have 2 look 4 work. Couple more years off at the most.
    I did not go 2 Canisius, but yes, some1 should step up and pay what it takes 4 Taplin 2 ‘take his talents’ 2 Canisius. Would step right 4 Hart at the 2. Problem is I don’t know if they have enough at the 5 spot 2 win States. Kyle has 2 go find a big guy.
    Taplin is ‘signed’ and sealed 2 Mary’s anyway. Wait – Am I going 2 get a coach fired 4 saying that? Why shouldn’t boosters pay 4 kids w the talent like Taplin has?
    I love this Canisius-Joe’s banter. Classic stuff that 4 once I had nothing 2 do with.
    I was ripped by many 4 suggesting it was a joke Reggie was ‘thinking about’ Oklahoma…is he still keeping all of Norman on pins and needles?

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  16. WT716 Avatar
    WT716

    Jamaal Carter of City Honors will be taking his talents to D1 JUCO Palm Beach State next year. According to his twitter account he will be signing in the next couple of hours.

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  17. PatrickMoran Avatar
    PatrickMoran

    That’s not what I’ve heard, and I got (or at least I thought I did) pretty good information about where he may be going to school.
    If he’s announced it on his Twitter then I guess you’re right, but a pretty solid source told me otherwise regarding his destination.

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  18. PatrickMoran Avatar
    PatrickMoran

    To elaborate, I’ve heard there is a NAIA school in Georgia (Brewton-Parker) that wants Carter to come play there.

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  19. WT716 Avatar
    WT716

    My mistake, wrong player

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  20. DH Avatar
    DH

    CC congrats on your press row award at BCNY dinner. Sent you an email, not sure if I have the correct address. Send me a reply.

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  21. centercourt Avatar
    centercourt

    Thank you very much. I thought the entire banquet was so thoughtful and well done. Keith McShea, Al Monaco, and Dick Gallagher should be commended for their efforts in putting the inaugural banquet together, along with Dan Gerken, who produced the programs.

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  22. DH Avatar
    DH

    Agreed. As a parent, it was great to be a part of and an excellent way to end the season. Keith’s extra awards were a nice touch, good way to get others deserved recognition. OB honoring Alan was classy too. Lots of energy in the room. All good!

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  23. Jim Eckstrom Avatar
    Jim Eckstrom

    I was also very impressed by the whole evening. The thought and effort that went into the banquet was very evident and the awards (especially those sweet jackets!) were high-quality.
    Keith McShea, Coach Monaco, Coach Jones, Chad Andrews, Mr. Gallagher, Mr. DiPaulo and everyone else who was involved in any way should really be commended.
    Meanwhile, I have also been impressed by many of the fine high school players — and fine young men — I have met since Sam became involved in WNY basketball.
    We feel privileged to be a part of it.

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