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Who should make the All-Centercourt teams?

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In about three weeks, the 3rd Annual All-Centercourt team will be announced, honoring the top 60 seasons turned in by high school players this year.  The selections are broken down into a first, second, third, fourth, & fifth team, with five players on each, along with 35 honorable mention selections.  There are also both Player & Coach of the Year selections.

 

The top 60 may sound like a lot, but when you start putting names down on paper, the list fills quickly and inevitably some very good players get left off the list.  The main criteria I focus on is the 2012-2013 season, not what you did in the past, and not where you're going in the future…it's all about honoring the top 60 from this season.

 

Use the comments section below to tell us what your teams would look like and maybe even why.  If you're really ambitious, try coming up with the entire team including the HM selections.

 

Please keep all commentary appropriate when discussing high school athletes, and remember, it is lame to say someone does not belong on a team, without offering up who should be on one.

 

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148 responses to “Who should make the All-Centercourt teams?”

  1. centercourt Avatar
    centercourt

    That’s funny! To be clear, Keith never comments on this site. “McShea is God” is not Keith McShea. But thank you for the laugh.
    Now if we could only get someone on here to promote Johnathan Lewis or Nate Wilkinson…

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  2. Alice Sweet Avatar
    Alice Sweet

    I would like to take credit for ilovethisgame shortening his name to Game. Actually, i think he should turn himself into a symbol like Prince.

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  3. Kurtis Herb Avatar
    Kurtis Herb

    What does that mean ?

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  4. WT716 Avatar
    WT716

    That means “McShea is God” is not Keith McShea.

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  5. <3G Avatar
    <3G

    Alice just for you and only because of the gentle fashion in which you shake my hand. Your a fine individual and am glad for the good times here
    and i’m going with a heart shaped basketball but my new one is best I can do! But I don’t think one of the East G will be on 1st team. they had a luxury and weapon most teams don’t and it required a double team to a kid that throws down 2 handed dunks when he gets the ball under the hoop. those Tall kids take a lot of preasure off those gaurds so with that kind of freetime they should be top scorers.carson played in our league and he is a nifty ball handler(needs some work) then he will be super and his ability to penetrate is not often seen.if you have him as the guard at East…he has a chance to be looked at on 1st team but he didn’t and hes not but I would take him any day on my team.
    just for you A.S.~~~~”<3G”

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  6. baller Avatar
    baller

    Williams at Will East averaged over 16 a game and 9 rebounds, 2 blocks as a sophomore

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  7. Oleander Avatar
    Oleander

    Portville’s Zach Blask should be in the conversation for a spot on one of the teams. He was the MVP of CCAA Division II — the league Silver Creek and Zeddie Williams play in.

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  8. Alice Sweet Avatar
    Alice Sweet

    Keith did comment on this site. He said to MIG something like “I like your name, but not your game, at least not this week”. Pull the post, you love to pull posts. Plus, I think Keith is “somethingto consider”, and Roger is “baller”

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  9. Darrin Avatar
    Darrin

    I Apologize for my comments I made to centercourt and believe me you a Keith have done wonders for WNY High schools sports. I just don’t believe there is a level playing field when these kids are judged. I would love to talk to you about it someday.I was upset at the way Barker was treated in Jamestown by section 6. That is a hole another story. I’m one of your biggest fans keep up the great work.

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  10. WT716 Avatar
    WT716

    Why there should be a shot clock at every HS in the US
    http://deadspin.com/michigan-high-school-wins-playoff-game-after-holding-th-453355396

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  11. Tarheel23 Avatar
    Tarheel23

    I agree there should be a shot clock in every hs game. However, I was at the 1991 Regional Final between LaSalle hs and East HS of Rochester. No shot clock, triple ot, and to this day is in my top 5 hs games ever watched. Also on that list is Abraham Lincoln vs. Christ the king hs in 1995 which featured Lincoln Senior Stephon Marbury, and CTK sophomore Lamar Odom, along with a few other NBA players. And a great Federation Game between Mount Vernon and St. Raymonds hs, in 2002, or 2003. I still cant believe Mount Vernon not going to states this year. Hope New Rochelle is entertaining, and at least Ray Rice shows up

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  12. Shadowtoad Avatar
    Shadowtoad

    Just the thought of two iconic heavyweights in their own right, Abraham Lincoln squaring off against Christ the King, is daunting even if it wasn’t a basketball game. Even though Lincoln was a great man, I give Christ the definite edge.

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  13. just wondering Avatar
    just wondering

    should a player who averaged 10ppg, 5.5apg,4rpg,and 4spg…and his team had a winning record by far be on this team……..and also had 127 assist and only 38…90+ steals…..Just wondering??

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  14. McShea is God Avatar
    McShea is God

    We r electing a new Pope 2 day and u guys r worried about who will make all WNY? C’mon man!
    Christ the King would certainly beat up Abe Lincoln and he will get his chance in the Fed this year. Can u imagine a real life fight?
    Christ the King vs Bishop Kearney – I would take Christ over any bishop.
    Abe Lincoln over LI Lutheran – I’m not much 4 the Lutheran faith. Plus the dude was English.
    I would say Christ would be favored in a game of 1 on 1 with Abe Lincoln -4.
    1 hung on a cross 2 free us from sin, 1 was shot in the head 2 free the slaves.

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  15. sec6 Avatar
    sec6

    I heard Jim Walker was in the running for pope not that he has time on his hands. He has my support.

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  16. John Moore Avatar
    John Moore

    Gerald Bibbs from Oracle needs to be in the conversation. He was their best player, leading them to a 19-2 season and a huge win over McKinley.

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  17. Tarheel23 Avatar
    Tarheel23

    Christ rose from the dead!! last time I checked, Honest Abe hasn’t done that yet. Plus Lincoln is more of a vampire hunter. So unless Judas “sweeps the leg” and “puts Christ in a body bag”, I give the edge to God’s only son. Now as far as Jim Walker is concerned, I don’t see him as pope material, but maybe a bishop or cardinal. Speaking of Joe Cardinale, when is he coming back to kiss the emblem, at half court at buff state?

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  18. <3G Avatar
    <3G

    im sure you all know how the LUTHERen religion came to be right?.and MIG im with you i’ll have to take Christ over anyone with the pope conclave and all>>>>>>for it is written~~~………………..

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  19. ECIC Love Avatar
    ECIC Love

    1st-Weir, Taplin, Williams, Morris, Campion
    2nd-Bathurst, Crumpton, Belton,Eckstrom, Anderson
    3rd- Carson, White, Lewis, Mitchell, Smith
    4th- McDonald, Rath, Bibbs, Campbell, Wilkinson

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  20. <3G Avatar
    <3G

    Peace be with you all.
    anyone goin to Glens Falls? @done4fun~thanks. I follow you TML if your going
    And Alice, I know who somethingtoconsider is with 100% certainty!!he too is a double agent.
    Goin to watch the live feed on the chimney smoke.

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  21. yougotme! Avatar
    yougotme!

    your a non stop load of fun!!!next time you come to lunch with us….and good find on that one! should have known better than to test the master~~well done!
    hey did you check out my boys maxprep stats?not bad for a kid that I had to kind of made the coach understand how important it was for my boy not to get cut. and carries mid to upper90z 5 yr academics. I only say cause I looked today and not claiming a spot for him but came a long way from never played organized hoops till he tried out that’s all.

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  22. ilove2consider Avatar
    ilove2consider

    my other boy at senior all-star game N-O League Stars VS Genesee Region Stars in warm ups he is 5’10” 3 years ago when Lackawanna beat them in B1 Final,,,would have been great for the school bring home another section 6 title since 20 years previous when I won…would have been a great story!! don’t mind my voice I was surprised as they never tell me anything!

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  23. ilove2consider Avatar
    ilove2consider

    30 years not 20~like anyone GAF!

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  24. TML1000 Avatar
    TML1000

    Yes…I’ll be there for all 15 games.

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  25. Frank Clemente Avatar
    Frank Clemente

    TML you can go to glenns falls. But if you want to sit at press row, you better make sure you have proper credentials. And stay out of my daughters candy dish

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  26. Game Avatar
    Game

    TML is a walking credential!!!I be looking for tweet from you all…thanks

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  27. section 6 Avatar
    section 6

    What does your top 10 large and small schools look like as of now?

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  28. centercourt Avatar
    centercourt

    I’ll let you know after this weekend.

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  29. Boba Fett Avatar
    Boba Fett

    You’ll be dead!!!!!!!!!!!

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  30. Game Avatar
    Game

    tweet~tweet,basketball birdies!!Will Reegan 36 points tonight for UB, not a bad clutch performance.Everyone drive safe if your heading to Glens Falls~Remember its the other guys you got to watch out foe and enjoy the H.S Basketball talent show, you should see some great things and all the best to McKinley and CCz Silver Creek..you said it all year You may be on the verge of a make up save for the Oleander fall from grace.

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  31. Tarheel23 Avatar
    Tarheel23

    Wil great game tonight. Ub has Kent St tomorrow, maybe they can put together a little run and get to the championship game. Can’t wait for the selection show. Talking about the NIT selection show, and looking forward to Niagara University’s next opponent. Hoping they can make a nice run, and get to MSG and the final four of the NIT. Good luck Mckinley and Silver Creek. Silver creek plays a team called Pine Plains. If they’re anything like the Pine Barrons in the Sopranos could be a tough afternoon

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  32. TML1000 Avatar
    TML1000

    I don’t want to sit at press row…it sucks the life out of the game.

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  33. TML1000 Avatar
    TML1000

    I will also eat out of any candy dish I like.

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  34. beast Avatar
    beast

    1st team Weir Taplin Crumpton Bathurst Williams
    2nd team Campion Eckstrum Anderson White Morris
    3rd team Wilkinson Smith Lewis Mitchell Carson
    4th team Rath Macdonald Belton Wilkins Lewis

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  35. L. Smith Avatar
    L. Smith

    being that i played with these boys i would vote
    1st team Weir Taplin Crumpton Bathurst Campion
    2nd team Williams Eckstrum Anderson White Morris
    3rd team Wilkinson Smith Macdonald Mitchell Carson
    4th team Rath Lewis Belton Wilkins Lewis

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  36. section 6 Avatar
    section 6

    Looks like the lobbying for wilkinson and lewis is working.

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  37. Shadowtoad Avatar
    Shadowtoad

    Even though he was a great local player in HS, if anyone would have told me before this season that Will Regan would bring the type of game that he has to UB, I would have said no way! Regan has been steady all year and is a fantastic addition to the Bulls. 36 points!! He has had a great year and he compliments McCrea. If they had better guard play throughout the year, they would have been fighting for a championship. Hope they pull it off in the MAC tournament. GOOD LUCK BULLS!

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  38. TML1000 Avatar
    TML1000

    Their guard play has been fine…Skeete has performed more than admirably after being thrust into the starting PG role and Watson has arguably been their best player in many games down the stretch.
    UB’s main issue is their lack of creativity off the bounce and lack of a consistent scorer from the wing position or the bench. Nuriankh has been inconsistent at best and their bench production has been non-existant save for a few decent performances from Downing.
    The good news is that everyone besides Watson returns, as well as getting Oldham back. Hopefully Wier will be healthy next year and be able to shoulder some of the outside shooting load. Players like Raley-Ross and Ford are multiple year scholarship players who have barely touched the floor this season and have not done anything when they have been out there…UB will need at least one of them to contribute next season if they will make a serious run.

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  39. Shadowtoad Avatar
    Shadowtoad

    TML1000-it appears that you have followed the UB program and may know the answer to this question. Why hasn’t Ford played more as he appeared to be a big time recruit and was a Parade All-American? Any insights? Just curious.

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  40. Hoopster Avatar
    Hoopster

    Wilkinson can score a little bit but Funk from Clarence outplayed him in ther game earlier in the year. Gotta go with Funk on third or fourth team at least. Look at strength of schedule and who they each play against. Better defenders in ECIC 1.

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  41. sec6 Avatar
    sec6

    I think the same person keeps putting up a team under a different name cause people just dont think that much alike! And I agree about Funk

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  42. centercourt Avatar
    centercourt

    There may be more than one Gus Buster, Yale Cup, and guest, but there is only one hoopster, and he never uses a capital H.
    Please stop borrowing hoopster’s handle, even if you are capitalizing the first letter.

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  43. From the North Avatar
    From the North

    I must of watch Will Regan on a bad night because what I saw was not what I would exspect from an All WNY first teamer. He spent most of the night out side of the arch shooting Three’s. I would think a guy his size should be living under the basket battling with there big guys. They Beat Central Mich in over time but it could of gone the other way at the Buzzer.

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  44. BALLER Avatar
    BALLER

    what were Funk’s season stats? Good shooter but what did he have for rebounds and blocks at 6″5″?

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  45. From the North Avatar
    From the North

    It’s not about stats, it’s about what team you play for and how that team did. That’s been pointed out to me more then once and in more then one sport. Not every team reports stats either. Just read the Buffalo news they will tell you who is the Best! Stats don’t tell the hole story…. I’ll prove that point when the all WNY team get posted in the Buffalo News.

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  46. section 6 Avatar
    section 6

    I knew that was an imposter of hoopster. again the content of the post alone says it all. he was always very positive and never got caught up in these arguments over who is better, etc. and i doubt he is watching very many hs games let alone posting from the road.

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  47. TML1000 Avatar
    TML1000

    In terms of Ford…it may have been a factor of not playing against great competition that likely inflated his stats in high school. He was extremely raw in the time he saw in 2011-12, which was no less than what he played this season.
    To me, he certainly has some talent but just does not fit Reggie’s system. Ford does not have the ball skills and shooting to play the wing but does not have the bulk or post ability to play in the paint. Hopefully he will improve one of those areas in the off season and get in the rotation because he is quite the athlete. Raley-Ross has a similar problem in that he is sort of stuck between the 2 and 3 positions in Reggie’s offense, but is also a great athlete and rebounder.
    That said, UB returns a lot of talent and it would be a huge disappointment if they do not make a very serious run at the MAC crown next season. I have to believe it would be the end of the road for Reggie if they do not make the tourney or at least come very close assuming the team remains major-injury free.

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  48. just wondering Avatar
    just wondering

    Stats and ppg don’t tell the whole story… There is more to the game than just scoring 20ppg….Does a point guard lead and direct and control his team. Does the big man hold down and anchor the D, does he pass well out of a double team…….Do the “best players” play with the heart and intensity that they should in order to be considered on any of these teams…. Does the team win!!!!!!!!!All these things play a role.
    In this city if a kid scores 20ppg everyone says he’s a player. PPG can be extremely overrated. Averaging 20 is good but how many shots has the player taken to get his twenty. In high school there shouldn’t be such a thing as a volume scorer. 20 points on 20 shots….Come on now!!! I’ll take a kid who can do everything well….score, pass,defend,lead and win…. over a kid who scores 20,plays NO D,can’t or doesn’t pass, and is part of a winning program because he plays with guys who do all the other things, or his team doesn’t win at all!!!!!!!!!
    Just Saying!!!!!

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  49. Chris Miller Avatar
    Chris Miller

    Some of you guys are nuts!!! Belton needs to go way up on your list!! Zeddie Williams better be up there in the top 10 in WNY. How do you put Wilkenson and Mitchell up there because they score some points. Look at the quality of their points. When teams needed to stop Wilkenson they did easily – example Hamburg and Amherst. As far as Mitchell – just because you put up some points it doesn’t need you are a top player. Over rated!!! Against Lake Shore in the playoff game he had 20 something but they were not quality points. Missed some dunks – missed a bunch of 3’s. Needs to stay at Delaware Park with that game! Think you need to look at all the Divisions and look it all the players in their divisions. D2 you are saying Wilkenson cause of points. In ECIC D3 you have Brueckl with I think almost 70 threes this year. He had a very good year and led that division in scoring. Not sure about having so many kids from Catholic schools up there.

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  50. N.wilkinson Avatar
    N.wilkinson

    If your going to mention me at least spell my name right Wilkinson*

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