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First Team All-Centercourt

IMG_8149Dom Welch – Cheektowaga, Senior

30.4 PPG / 12.2 RPG / 3.7 APG / 3.0 BPG / 2.0 SPG

The CC MVP and a First Team All-Centercourt selection for a second consecutive season.  The first four-time All-Centercourt selection.  Brought a skill set to WNY high school basketball that was unmatched.  Superior talent with supreme athleticism that could do anything on the court.  Unselfish player that regularly enabled scoring opportunities for his teammates.  A one-man fast break starter and a nightmare for opposing defenses in transition.  Became a polished shooter from the perimeter with deep range and the rare ability to shoot over defenders.  Led Cheektowaga to its first league title since 1963 and back to Buff State in Class A2.  Voted Player of the Year in All-ECIC, along with the same honor in ECIC III.  Selected to the Section VI Class A2 All-Tournament Team.  Named Game MVP at the Cataract City Classic.  A starter on the Centercourt #BOOM Squad for a record third straight season.  Dropped a career-high 51 points in a win over Depew.  Scored over 40 points in six games, including an epic 45-point performance in the Class A2 semifinal to break Ritchie Campbell's WNY scoring record.  Went over 30 points nine times and over 20 points in 20 games.  Averaged a double-double on the year in points & rebounds and also earned one triple-double.   Finished his career as the all-time scoring leader in WNY with 2,376 points, along with an astonishing 1,200 rebounds, 287 blocks, 242 assists, and 166 steals. (Photo: Buffalo News)

 

IMG_8249Greg Dolan – Williamsville South, Junior

23.0 PPG / 8.9 RPG / 4.3 APG / 3.8 SPG / 1.0 BPG

A First Team All-Centercourt selection for a second consecutive season.  Superior defensive footwork always keeps him in great position.  Penetrates with ease and finishes strong at the basket.  Excellent on the boards at both ends of the floor.  Was the leader of a group that spent time as WNY's top ranked team with four new starters.  Led his team in all five statistical categories listed above.  The best guard in WNY for a second straight year.   For a third season in a row, led the Billies to a league title in ECIC II and back to the Class A1 Final.  Voted First Team All-ECIC and earned Player of the Year in ECIC II for a second consecutive year.  Selected to the Section VI Class A1 All-Tournament Team.  Named Game MVP at the RAP Showcase following a win over UPrep.  Scored a career-high 32 points in a win at Cheektowaga and went over 30 points in two games. Scored over 20 points in 19 games.  Hauled in 18 rebounds in a win over Williamsville East. Became the school's all-time leader in steals (245) as a junior.  First Team All-Centercourt Defender.  Has multiple Division I offers.  Career 1,000 point scorer.  

 

IMG_8213James Rojas – Jamestown, Senior

27.1 PPG / 11.0 RPG / 3.5 APG / 2.6 SPG / 2.5 BPG

 Moves up from the 2016 All-Centercourt Second Team.  Did everything for Jamestown from running the point and breaking presses, to manning the post.  Became a reliable shooter from the perimeter.  Attracted extra attention from defenses and moved the ball to open teammates.  Aggressive and decisive with the ball in his hands and able to dribble through the defense. Led the Red Raiders to their seventh straight league title in ECIC I.  Voted to First Team All-ECIC.  Named Player of the Year in ECIC I.  Selected to the Section VI Class AA All-Tournament Team.  Named Game MVP at the United Way Showcase.  Scored a career-high 42 points in a Class AA sectional quarterfinal win over Clarence.  Went over the 30-point mark in six games.  Averaged a double-double on the season in points & rebounds.  Finishes his career at Jamestown fourth on the all-time scoring list after turning in the fourth highest single-season scoring average.  Member of the Centercourt #BOOM Squad.  Career 1,000 point scorer. (Photo: Post Journal)
 
 

IMG_8222Davion Warren – Timon, Senior

22.0 PPG / 14.0 RPG / 3.0 APG / 2.0 SPG / 1.0 BPG

Moves up from 2016 All-Centercourt Honorable Mention.  Went from a standout performer to a dominant player for the Tigers.  Improved his 3-point shooting and ball handling to become an elite inside/outside threat, making him a matchup nightmare.  A relentless rebounder that collected more boards than any other player in WNY.  Brought endless energy at both ends of the court and played with an edge.  Led Timon to a Mosignor Martin Association regular season title.  Scored a career-high 31 points in a win over Walsh.  Scored over 20 points in 14 games.  Hauled in a career-high 27 rebounds in a win against Canisius.  Had over 20 rebounds in five games.  Recorded two triple-doubles on the season, while piling up 15 double-doubles.  Averaged a double-double in points & rebounds on the year.  Scored the game-winning basket at the buzzer of an overtime win against Park.  Member of the Centercourt #BOOM Squad.  Career 1,000 point scorer. (Photo: Buffalo News)

 

IMG_8214Tavien Kemp – Walsh, Senior

33.3 PPG / 10.8 RPG / 5.3 SPG / 3.7 APG

Moves up from the 2016 All-Centercourt Fourth Team.  Carried an inexperienced team that struggled offensively.  Composed leader that never lost his focus in adverse situations.  A pure scorer that can fill the rim in every possible way.  Crafty at creating shots and finding open space.  Excelled at turning steals into points with exceptional timing.  Led the Eagles to wins over top 10 small schools against St. Mary's, Franklinville, & Nichols.  Voted Monsignor Martin Association Class B Player of the Year.  Named MVP of the Adam Elliott Tournament at Portville.  Averaged a double-double in points & rebounds on the year.  Shot 53% from the field and 81% at the charity stripe.  Scored over 40 points in six games, eclipsed the 30-point mark in 16 games, and had over 20 points in 23 outings.  Scored a career-high 47 points against Section IV Class AA champion Corning.  Finished the season with a WNY-high 799 points and set the single-season scoring mark in the Monsignor Martin Association.  Graduates 7th on the all-time Monsignor Martin Association scoring list.  Career 1,000 point scorer. (Photo: Olean Times Herald)

  

Second Team All-Centercourt

IMG_8255Shakur Harris – South Park, Senior

22.0 PPG / 7.3 SPG / 6.3 APG / 6.2 RPG 

Moves up from 2016 All-Centercourt Honorable Mention.  A fierce competitor that played much bigger than he was.  Matured from his junior season to become a true team leader for the Sparks. Played his best in the biggest games.  Displayed a toughness on both ends of the floor that inspired casual fans seeing him play for the first time.  Led South Park to its first Yale Cup Trophy since 1986.  Took the Sparks to the Class A2 Final, where they lost a thriller at the buzzer.  Selected as MVP of the Section VI Class A2 Tournament.  Voted Player of the Year in Yale Cup I.  Shot a school-record 81% from the charity stripe on 177 attempts.  Scored a career-high 40 points in a win at McKinley, with 34 of those coming in the second half.  Recorded a triple-double in that same game, adding 10 rebounds & 10 steals.  First Team All-Centercourt Defender.  Scored over 30 points in three games and went over 20 points 13 times.  Career 1,000 point scorer.

 

IMG_8297Devin Pope – Chautauqua Lake, Junior

28.2 PPG / 7.8 RPG / 4.7 SPG / 3.8 APG

Moves up from 2016 All-Centercourt Honorable Mention.  The secret is out on the best kept secret in the Southern Tier.  Literally did anything and everything on the court for his team.  Outstanding anticipation and timing at the defensive end.  Able to attack the basket at top speed while finishing under control.  A smooth jump shooter from all the mid range spots where most struggle.  Strong while moving towards the paint and determined to finish once he gets there.  Led Chautauqua Lake to its first ever title in Section VI behind a game-high 33 points, to win Class C1.  Advanced to the Far West Regional after leading the Thunderbirds to the overall Class C title.  Voted MVP in CCAA I West.  Selected as MVP of the Section VI Class C1 Tournament.  Named MVP of the Ellicottville Tip-Off Tournament.  Named to the IAABO All-Tournament Team.  Shot 49% from the field and 68% from the stripe on 221 attempts.  Scored over 20 points in 23 games and over 30 points on 12 occasions, including a career-high 38 points in a win over Fredonia.  Recorded six double-doubles.  Had a career-high nine steals in two different wins.  Third Team All-Centercourt Defender.  After a 706 point season, became the only player in Chautauqua Lake history to eclipse 1,000.  Enters his senior year with 1,358 points. (Photo: Post Journal)

 

IMG_8298Joe Jones – Park, Junior

15.0 PPG / 10.5 RPG / 3.6 BPG / 1.8 APG / 1.2 SPG

Makes his All-Centercourt debut on Second Team.  Has the size and ability to completely dominate in high school basketball.  Owns his space in the paint and establishes position with ease.  A very good passer from the post that quickly recognizes open shooters when the double comes.  Has a smooth stroke from the baseline and a big-time powerful finish when he drives it.  Sets one massive screen and is very effective rolling back to the basket.  Led a Park team with no losses to a public school and no local losses in the regular season during regulation.  Voted First Team All-Catholic.  Named Game MVP at the Cataract City Classic.  Averaged a double-double on the season in points & rebounds.  Recorded 15 double-doubles on the year.  Team leader in rebounds & blocks.  Scored a career-high 28 points in a win over Walsh.  Blocked 12 shots in a win over Elmira.  Member of the Centercourt #BOOM Squad.  Has multiple Division I offers. (Photo: Buffalo News)

  

IMG_8236Davonte Gaines – Health Sciences, Junior

17.7 PPG / 12.1 RPG / 3.8 BPG / 3.4 APG / 2.9 SPG

Makes his All-Centercourt debut on Second Team.  A highly coordinated 6-7 player that has offers rolling in after a stellar junior campaign.  Alters every shot in his vicinity that doesn't get sent the other way.  A nightmare in the high post for opposing defenses with his court vision and ability to knock down shots from mid range.  His ability to run the floor allowed the Falcons to play fast and his leaping ability led to some emphatic finishes.  Led Health Sciences to a third straight Charter Cup.  Raised the first Section VI championship plaque in school history after The Health claimed the Class B2 title.  Advanced his team out of Buffalo with an overall Class B title and led them to a Far West Regional victory to earn a trip to the state final four.  Voted MVP, Offensive POY, & Defensive POY among charter schools.  Named to the NYSPHAA All-Tournament Team in Class B.  Selected as MVP of the Section VI Class B2 Tournament.  Named to the All-Tournament Team at the Lancaster Tip-Off.  Earned Game MVP at the Pastor-Cooper Showcase.  Scored a career-high 50 points in a win over Oracle.  A starter on the Centercourt #BOOM Squad.  Has multiple Division I offers.

 

IMG_8271Willard Anderson – East, Junior

25.7 PPG / 5.9 APG / 3.9 RPG / 3.4 SPG / 0.7 BPG

 Moves up from 2016 All-Centercourt Honorable Mention.  An offensive facilitator who understands where the ball needs to go.  His handle and strength make him tough to stop in transition.  Stays with the play on drives and finishes through contact.  A scoring threat from the perimeter with deep range.  Led East to the Section VI Class C2 Final.  Selected to the Section VI Class C2 All-Tournament Team.  Voted to First Team in Yale Cup I.  Named Game MVP at the Cataract City Classic.  Named MVP at the Can/Am Shootout.  Recorded five double-doubles on the year.  Scored over 20 points in 15 games. Had four games of 29 points.  Scored over 30 points in seven games on the season.  Led the Panthers in scoring, assists, steals, & blocks.  Dropped a career-high 42 points in a win over Emerson.  Career 1,000 point scorer.  

 

Third Team All-Centercourt

IMG_8259Bo Sireika – St. Francis, Junior

14.0 PPG / 3.9 RPG / 1.9 APG / 1.3 SPG

Makes his All-Centercourt debut on Third Team.  Brings an endless amount of endurance to the game and never slows down.  Scores in a variety of ways, including timely shots from the perimeter.  Always drew his team's toughest defensive assignment.  Very athletic player that can take players off the dribble and finish in a crowded lane.  Led St. Francis to the Manhattan Cup Final for the first time since 2007, the first regular season title in the Monsignor Martin Association since 2000, and the school's first ever #1 local ranking for a period during the regular season.  Voted First Team All-Catholic in Class A.  Named to the Bella Pizza All-Tournament Team.  Scored a career-high 24 points against Canisius and went over 20 points in five games.  Second Team All-Centercourt Defender.  School's all-time leader in 3-pointers made (155) entering his senior season. (Photo: Larry Scheur)

 

IMG_8241Julian Cunningham – St. Francis, Sophomore

12.2 PPG / 4.7 RPG / 2.8 APG / 1.6 SPG

Makes his All-Centercourt debut on Third Team.  Became one of WNY's top floor generals in just his sophomore season.  Demonstrates toughness and confidence every time he takes the court and makes his assignment work for everything all game.  Shows a great understanding of the game, moves the ball to the right spot, and knows when to score.  Has good body control when driving to the basket.   Led St. Francis to the Manhattan Cup Final for the first time since 2007, the first regular season title in the Monsignor Martin Association since 2000, and the school's first ever #1 local ranking for a period during the regular season.  Voted First Team All-Catholic in Class A.  Named to the Bella Pizza All-Tournament Team.  Scored 12 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter of the Manhattan Cup Final, nearly leading a comeback attempt from 16-points down.  Second Team All-Centercourt Defender. (Photo: Larry Scheur)

  

IMG_8219Trevor Book – North Tonawanda, Junior

18.3 PPG / 4.4 RPG / 3.2 SPG / 1.9 APG

Makes his All-Centercourt debut on Third Team.  A fierce competitor that carries himself with an understated court demeanor.  Deadly shooter from beyond the 3-point arc.  Can step inside the arc and knock down mid-range jumpers from any spot on the floor.  Quick hands and sharp instincts at the defensive end.  Was at his best when the team faced top competition.  Led North Tonawanda to a league title in the Niagara Frontier League.  Raised the Section VI championship plaque after leading the Jacks to the title in Class A1.  Took the Jacks to the Far West Regional after earning the overall Class A championship for the most successful season in school history.  Voted to First Team in the Niagara Frontier League.  Selected MVP of the Section VI Class A1 Tournament.  Shot 46% from the field and 75% from the charity stripe.  Led his team with 70 deflections.  Scored over 20 points in nine games, including a career-high 37 points in a win at St. Mary's.  

 

IMG_8260Marcellus Cooper – Amherst, Senior  

17.6 PPG / 11.0 RPG / 3.6 SPG / 3.1 BPG / 2.2 APG

Moves up from 2016 All-Centercourt Honorable Mention.  A gifted athlete who does special things on the court that others can't.  Elevates to shoot and has a nice touch on his jumpers.  An underrated defender that used length and anticipation to regularly turn opponents over.  The combination of style and power on dunks made his aerial assaults on the rim an event all their own.  Led Amherst to a league title in ECIC II.  Took the Tigers to the overall Class A championship game after leading the team to a Section VI title in Class A2.  Voted to First Team All-ECIC and First Team in ECIC II.  Selected to the Section VI Class A2 All-Tournament Team.  Named Game MVP at the Cataract City Classic.  Earned MVP of the Bob Hettler Classic.  Shot 46% from the field.  Averaged a double-double in points and rebounds.  Recorded 16 double-doubles on the season.  Scored over 20 points in seven games and over 30 points twice, including a career-high 37 points with 13 boards in a win over West Seneca East.  A starter on the Centercourt #BOOM Squad. (Photo: Buffalo News)

 

IMG_8239Jayce Johnson – Canisius, Junior

11.3 PPG / 8.3 RPG / 5.3 APG / 1.5 SPG

Makes his All-Centercourt debut on Third Team.  A lock down defender and the best on ball defender in the area.  Stepped into a leadership role at Canisius after graduating three top 25 players and kept the team on top.  Penetrates the defense extremely well and is tough to stop near the basket.  Combines effort and power to grab every rebound and loose ball in his vicinity.  Led Canisius to its third consecutive Manhattan Cup in Class A, where he recorded 13 points and 13 rebounds in the win.  Was one assist shy of a triple-double in the Crusaders' playoff win over St. Joe's.  Scored a season-high 20 points, along with eight rebounds in the CHSAA Class A State Semifinal against Chaminade.  A First Team All-Centercourt Defender.  Member of the Centercourt #BOOM Squad.  (Photo: Buffalo News)

   

Fourth Team All-Centercourt

IMG_8261Noah Hutchins – Park, Sophomore

11.5 PPG / 5.0 APG / 4.0 RPG / 3.6 SPG / 0.5 BPG

Moves up from 2016 All-Centercourt Honorable Mention.  A team-first point guard who looks to facilitate.  Excellent handle and control when driving to the basket.  A ball hawk that creates countless transition opportunities with his defense.  Uses his athletic ability to soar, leading to big rebounds & blocks and eye-popping finishes.  Led a Park team with no losses to a public school and no local losses in the regular season during regulation.  Named MVP at the Elmira Tournament.  Scored 16 points with nine assists against Mount St. Michael.  A starter on the Centercourt #BOOM Squad.  Second Team All-Centercourt Defender.  Has multiple Division I offers. (Photo: Larry Scheur)

 

 

 

IMG_8244Dan Scott – Park, Sophomore

16.0 PPG / 4.7 RPG / 3.0 APG / 2.6 SPG / 0.5 BPG

Makes his All-Centercourt debut on Fourth Team.  Shoots with perfect form and gets it off quickly.  A decisive shooter with a great rise and release point who is equally effective from both downtown and mid-range.  A two-way player that plays with equal passion at both ends.  Fast and strong in transition and finishes through contact.  Led a Park team with no losses to a public school and no local losses in the regular season during regulation.  Scored over 20 points in seven games.  Voted First Team All-Catholic.  Named Game MVP at the Pastor-Cooper Showcase.  Second Team All-Centercourt Defender.  Member of the Centercourt #BOOM Squad.  Has multiple Division I offers.  Career 1,000 point scorer. (Photo: Larry Scheur)

 

 

 

IMG_8306Joe Harrison – Timon, Senior

18.0 PPG / 3.0 RPG / 2.0 APG / 1.0 SPG

Makes his All-Centercourt debut on Fourth Team.  One of the sharpest shooters in WNY.  Drives his defender back and then pulls up over him to bury a jumper with regularity and ease.  Capable of entering one of those shooting zones that make game plans look ineffective.  Can slice through a defense to the basket and find a way to finish.  Helped lead the Tigers to a Mosignor Martin Association regular season title.  Voted First Team All-Catholic in Class A.  Scored a career-high 30 points in a win at St. Joe's that included seven bombs from downtown.  Scored over 20 points in six games.  Finishes with 180 3-pointers made during his years at Timon.  Career 1,000 point scorer. (Photo: Tom Burns)

 

  

 

IMG_8265Elliot Bowen – Ellicottville, Junior

21.0 PPG / 14.7 RPG / 3.3 BPG / 1.6 SPG / 1.2 APG

Moves up from 2016 All-Centercourt Honorable Mention.  A dominant inside presence and complete game-changer in the post for the Eagles.  Able to consistently gain position in the paint for entry passes.  Near automatic at finishing from in close.  A force on the glass and a rim protector.  Has a consistent stroke from the charity stripe.  Led Ellicottville to a league title in CCAA II East.  Voted Player of the Year in CCAA II East.  Selected to the Section VI Class D All-Tournament Team.  Named to the All-Tournament Team at the Holiday Valley Tip-Off.  Shot 64% from the field & 68% at the stripe.  Scored over 30 points in four games, including matching his career-high of 34 points on three occasions.  Averaged a double-double in points and rebounds.  Recorded 18 double-doubles on the season.  Scored 13 of his 21 points in the
4th quarter & added 20 rebounds in a win at Franklinville.  Career 1,000 point scorer as a junior.

 

IMG_8300Sam Erickson – Franklinville, Senior

20.4 PPG / 10.2 RPG / 2.7 APG / 2.3 SPG / 1.8 BPG

Makes his All-Centercourt debut on Fourth Team.  A lanky smooth lefty with an all-around game.  An intense player that stays dialed in and never comes off the floor. Whether from long range, the elbow, or the baseline, he's a shooter with great form.  The unquestioned leader of an underclassmen Panthers' team that enjoyed its most successful season ever.  Led Franklinville to a league title in CCAA II East.  Raised the Section VI championship plaque after his team earned the Class D title.  Advanced the Panthers to their first state final four appearance with a victory in the Far West Regional.  Voted to First Team in CCAA II East.  Named MVP of both the Rick Hughes Memorial and the IAABO Tournaments.  Selected to the Section VI Class D All-Tournament Team.  Named to the NYSPHAA Class D All-Tournament Team.  Averaged a double-double in points & rebounds.  Recorded 19 double-doubles on the season.  Scored over 20 points in 18 games and over 30 points three times, including a season-high 37 points in a win over Portville. (Photo: Buffalo News)

 

Fifth Team All-Centercourt

IMG_8268Tyron Lott – Health Sciences, Junior

18.4 PPG / 6.0 APG / 4.1 RPG / 3.8 SPG / 0.9 BPG

Makes his All-Centercourt debut on Fifth Team.  A scorer that consistently creates his own scoring opportunities.  Thrives in the transition game.  Strong & confident with the ball in his hands, not afraid to pull up over or drive past his defender.  High energy player that never tires and leads the team's constant pressure defense.  His ability to run the floor allowed the Falcons to play fast and his leaping ability led to some emphatic finishes.  Led Health Sciences to a third straight Charter Cup.  Raised the first Section VI championship plaque in school history after The Health claimed the Class B2 title.  Advanced his team out of Buffalo with an overall Class B title and led them to a Far West Regional victory to earn a trip to the state final four.  Voted to First Team All-Charter.  Named MVP of the Lancaster Tip-Off Tournament.  Scored over 20 points in 13 games, including a season-high 31 points in a win over Global Concepts.  Career 1,000 point scorer.

 

IMG_8266Nick Montgomery – East Aurora, Senior

15.8 PPG / 7.4 RPG / 2.0 BPG / 1.3 APG / 1.1 SPG

Makes his All-Centercourt debut on Fifth Team.  A true team leader in every sense of the word.  The ultimate effort player – his work ethic was never outdone in a game or at a practice.  Well-rounded talent that could take you off the dribble and connect from beyond the arc.  His focused and fundamentally sound defensive style always kept his man in front of him and took some major talents out of games this season.  Led East Aurora to a league title in ECIC III.  Took the Blue Devils back to the Class B1 Final and led a dominant performance to earn a sectional title.  Selected as MVP of the Section VI Class B1 Tournament.  Voted to First Team All-ECIC.  Voted to First Team in ECIC III.  Named MVP in the Southtowns Tournament.  Scored in double figures in 22 games on the season.  Led East Aurora in points, rebounds, blocks, 3-pointers, & FT %. First Team All-Centercourt Defender.  (Photo: Buffalo News)

 

IMG_8267Jalin Cooper – Medina, Junior

20.8 PPG / 9.4 RPG / 3.0 SPG / 2.6 APG / 1.7 BPG

Moves up from 2016 All-Centercourt Honorable Mention.  One of WNY's top athletes became one of its best basketball players this season.  Explosive leaper that made a living around the rim.  Uses quickness to create transition opportunities and speed to finish them.  An unselfish team leader who keeps his teammates involved.  Led Medina to an undefeated championship in the Niagara-Orleans League.  Voted to First Team Niagara-Orleans League.  Selected to the Section VI Class B2 All-Tournament Team.  Named Game MVP at the Cataract City Classic.  Scored over 20 points in 13 games and eclipsed 30 points twice.  Finished with a career-high 34 points in a win over Elba.  Tied a school record for most points in one season (458).  Recorded 11 double-doubles.  Threw down over 40 dunks on the season to earn his place as a starter on the Centercourt #BOOM Squad. (Photo: Orleans Hub) 

   

IMG_8270Tyler Aquilina – Kenmore West, Senior

18.0 PPG / 7.3 RPG / 2.0 APG / 1.8 SPG

Makes his All-Centercourt debut on Fifth Team.  A hardworking player who went after rebounds and scored a lot of tough points inside.  Succeeded despite constant increased attention from opposing defenses.  The team's go-to player in crunch time and a solid shooter from outside.  Underrated defender who gave maximum effort at both ends.  Led Kenmore West to a league title in the Niagara Frontier League.  Voted to First Team Niagara Frontier League and received the most votes.  Named to the All-Tournament Team at the Ken-Ton Tournament.  Finishes career among the school's all-time scoring leaders.

 

 

 

IMG_8269Ryan Bradley – Canisius, Junior

13.3 PPG / 7.7 RPG / 2.6 APG / 1.2 SPG / 1.0 BPG

Makes his All-Centercourt debut on Fifth Team.  Became a welcomed addition to a Canisius team in need of his contributions.  His combination of size and skill made him one of the area's top inside/outside threats.  Able to consistently knock down shots from the perimeter and mid range.  Scrappy inside and not afraid to mix it up against any of the competition he faced.  Led Canisius to a third straight Manhattan Cup in Class A and back to the CHSAA State Semifinal.  Scored a season-high 33 points, along with 16 boards in a win over Cardinal O'Hara.  Scored over 20 points four times.  Stepped up to deliver a game-high 20 points at Park when his team was down three starters. (Photo: Buffalo News)

 

 

 

Honorable Mention

Chris Robson – Sherman, Senior

24.1 PPG / 6.2 RPG / 3.4 APG / 3.2 SPG / 0.5 BPG  -  CCAA II West Co-Player of the Year

 

Cordell O'Brien – Frewsburg, Senior

23.6 PPG / 10.6 RPG / 2.0 APG / 2.0 SPG / 1.0 BPG  -  CCAA II West Co-Player of the Year

 

Shakur Bridges – Oracle Charter, Senior

22.7 PPG / 4.7 APG / 3.9 RPG / 3.6 SPG  -  First Team All-Charter

 

Nate Luckman – Barker, Senior

22.1 PPG / 5.2 RPG / 3.2 APG / 2.3 SPG / 0.4 BPG  -  First Team Niagara-Orleans League

 

Dan Reid – Olmsted, Senior

22.1 PPG / 2.9 RPG / 2.8 SPG / 2.6 APG  -  Co-Player of the Year in Yale Cup II

 

Monty Shoemaker – Olean, Senior

19.3 PPG / 1.1 RPG / 1.0 SPG / 0.5 APG  -  First Team CCAA I West

 

Aaron Swan – Chautauqua Lake, Senior

15.7 PPG / 6.4 RPG / 4.5 APG / 1.7 SPG / 0.5 BPG  -  First Team CCAA I West

 

Will Johnson – Nichols, Senior

15.6 PPG / 3.9 RPG / 3.1 APG / 1.4 SPG  -  First Team All Catholic Class B

 

Dakota Wiley – Williamsville South, Senior

15.5 PPG / 5.0 RPG / 2.0 SPG / 1.5 APG  -  First Team ECIC II

 

Tal James – Kenmore West, Senior

15.0 PPG / 3.0 RPG / 2.0 APG / 1.5 SPG  -  First Team Niagara Frontier League

 

Vito Fulciniti – Lancaster, Senior

13.5 PPG / 5.0 APG / 4.0 RPG / 3.0 SPG  -  First Team ECIC I

 

Da'Shawn Hines – Amherst, Senior

13.1 PPG / 4.2 RPG / 3.7 APG / 3.0 BPG / 1.7 SPG  -  First Team ECIC II

 

David Anderson – MST Seneca, Senior

12.5 PPG / 11.8 RPG / 3.2 BPG / 2.5 SPG / 2.1 APG  -  Co-Player of the Year in Yale Cup II

 

Tavon Chambers – Lockport, Senior

12.2 PPG / 3.9 RPG / 1.8 APG / 1.6 SPG  -  First Team Niagara Frontier League

  

Caleb Cockrell – St. Joe's, Senior

11.6 PPG / 4.7 RPG / 1.6 APG / 1.4 SPG  - Led team in scoring & steals, Scholarship to D-II Trevecca Nazerine University

 

Roburt Welch – St. Francis, Senior

11.4 PPG / 5.5 RPG / 1.4 APG / 1.4 SPG / 0.4 BPG  -  Led team in rebounds, Shot 51% FG

 

Daquan Hunt – St. Mary's, Senior

10.2 PPG / 6.2 RPG / 2.1 APG / 1.1 SPG / 0.6 BPG  -  First Team All Catholic Class B

 

Josh Denz – East Aurora, Senior

10.0 PPG / 5.0 RPG / 3.0 APG / 2.7 SPG / 1.0 BPG  -  First Team ECIC III

 

Vincent Tripi – North Tonawanda, Senior

6.3 PPG / 4.8 APG / 3.0 RPG / 2.1 SPG  –  Section VI Class A1 All-Tournament Team

 

Nate Brawdy – Gowanda, Junior

20.2 PPG / 14.0 RPG / 4.8 APG  -  Co-Player of the Year in CCAA I East

 

Kyle DeVoogel – Newfane, Junior

18.6 PPG / 5.9 SPG / 4.1 RPG / 2.8 APG / 0.9 BPG  -  First Team Niagara-Orleans League

 

Chad Biersbach – Depew, Junior

17.5 PPG / 8.3 RPG / 2.8 SPG / 2.1 APG / 0.9 BPG  -  First Team ECIC III

 

Ray Blackwell – Maryvale, Junior

17.0 PPG / 6.2 RPG / 3.8 APG / 3.1 SPG  -  First Team ECIC III

 

Hakeem Dobbins – Middle College, Junior

16.5 PPG / 2.8 RPG / 2.0 APG / 1.8 SPG  -  First Team Yale Cup I

 

Latrell Butler-Kemp – Walsh, Junior

16.4 PPG / 7.5 RPG / 3.9 APG / 2.2 SPG  -  First Team All-Catholic Class B

 

Ray Mushat – South Park, Junior

15.3 PPG / 5.5 RPG / 2.6 SPG / 1.2 APG / 0.6 BPG  -  First Team Yale Cup I

 

Max Weber – Newfane, Junior

14.8 PPG / 8.3 RPG / 7.0 APG / 3.0 SPG / 1.7 BPG  -  First Team Niagara-Orleans League

 

Christian Szablewski – St. Mary's, Junior

13.4 PPG / 8.5 RPG / 2.3 APG / 2.0 SPG / 0.7 BPG  -  First Team All-Catholic Class B

 

Darnell Butts – Dunkirk, Junior

13.1 PPG / 4.5 RPG / 2.1 APG / 1.6 STL / 0.4 BPG  -  First Team CCAA I West

 

Tazaun Rose – Niagara Falls, Junior

11.0 PPG / 5.0 APG / 4.0 SPG / 3.0 RPG  -  MVP of Section VI Class AA Tournament

 

Mason Goodridge – Springville, Sophomore

18.9 PPG / 2.5 APG / 2.1 RPG / 1.2 SPG –  Player of the Year in ECIC IV

 

Cam Sionko – Grand Island, Sophomore

17.2 PPG / 4.0 RPG / 3.0 APG / 1.8 SPG / 0.8 BPG  –  First Team Niagara Frontier League

 

Justin Hemphill – Cardinal O'Hara, Sophomore

16.4 PPG / 11.0 RPG / 5.1 APG / 2.4 SPG / 2.2 BPG  -  First Team All-Catholic Class B

  

Tyler Hind – Randolph, Freshman

17.6 PPG / 4.3 APG / 3.1 SPG / 2.8 RPG  -  Co-Player of the Year in CCAA I East

 

Jalen Bradberry – Niagara Wheatfield, 8th Grade

14.7 PPG / 3.3 APG / 3.0 RPG / 1.5 APG  -  Scored a career-high 38 points at 'Battle at the Border'

 

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 Sixth Man of the Year

IMG_8275Daesean Ashley – Amherst, Freshman

6.6 PPG / 3.5 RPG / 2.0 APG / 2.0 SPG

The future is bright for the Tigers with three varsity seasons ahead for this young floor general.  Ashley came off the bench at Amherst, but stayed in the game once he did, only coming back out of the game to rest.  The freshman made great decisions, provided scoring, and let the game come to him – showing an understanding of the game that extended far beyond his experience.  When the Tigers beat Williamsville South, Ashley scored 12 points and played a huge role in the victory.  In a win over McKinley at the MLK Classic, he scored 15 points, grabbed seven boards, and dished six dimes.  He is certain to be a starter and team leader next season.

 

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 All-Centercourt Defenders

First Team

Jayce Johnson – Canisius, Junior

Greg Dolan – Williamsville South, Junior

Nick Montgomery – East Aurora, Senior

Zack Woodard – North Tonawanda, Senior

Shakur Harris – South Park, Senior

 

Second Team

Noah Hutchins – Park, Junior

Bo Sireika – St. Francis, Junior

Julian Cunningham – St. Francis, Sophomore

Dan Scott – Park, Junior

Tazaun Rose – Niagara Falls, Junior

 

Third Team

Colby Moultrie – Canisius, Senior

Dakota Wiley – Williamsville South, Senior

Devin Pope – Chautauqua Lake, Junior

Jarrett Lecceadone – Randolph, Senior

Griffin Chudy – Ellicottville, Junior

 

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Centercourt #BOOM Squad 

The Starting Five:

Marcellus Cooper – Amherst, Senior

Jalin Cooper – Medina, Junior

Noah Hutchins – Park, Sophomore

Dom Welch – Cheektowaga, Senior

Davonte Gaines – Health Sciences, Junior

The rest of the Squad

Dan Scott – Park, Sophomore

Joe Jones – Park, Junior

Davion Warren – Timon, Senior

Jayce Johnson – Canisius, Junior

Charles Lamar – Niagara Falls, Senior

Jaeger Martino – Niagara Wheatfield, Senior

James Rojas – Jamestown, Senior

 

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Coach of the Year

** Announced at the Prep Talk/BCANY Boys Basketball Banquet at Ilio Dipaolo's on Monday, April 24th

 

– centercourt

18 responses to “The 2017 All-Centercourt Team: The Best in WNY”

  1. Anon Avatar
    Anon

    I think you should rank student sections that you saw this season

  2. ... Avatar

    Yale Cup guy is on first team any other year. Harris got robbed. Would love to hear CC take on why kemp is ahead of him.

  3. Greyes0278 Avatar

    Harris got robbed,not taking anything away from Kemp.but Harris should of been 1st team.but overall good job CC

  4. Hal Bennet Avatar

    Great work sir. Thank you for all you do. Also congrats to Dom way to send off one of WNY best to lace em up. Feel bad for Dan Reid a little too.

  5. Justin Allen Avatar
    Justin Allen

    I’m no where on this list and I had better numbers then some people on here. Smh

  6. Coach G Avatar
    Coach G

    Justin u do deserve to be on here. Keep working hard in the classroom and on the court. Your time will come. Congrats to all the guys on this list. For those of u who may have been overlooked…..stay in the gym. Guys in this area need to be training year round. Lets keep building basketball up in Western New York.

  7. Justin Allen Avatar
    Justin Allen

    I’m absolutely no where on this list this is crazy focus to much on people who are hyped up

  8. Dom Avatar

    Justin’s right

  9. Adam Avatar
    Adam

    Who is Justin Allen? Who did he play for? What were his season averages? And, as CC has made clear – don’t just say that someone should make it. Tell us who you should make it over and why….

  10. StateChamps2003 Avatar
    StateChamps2003

    Justin Allen is a junior forward for East High. Probably their second best player. He made second team all Yale Cup I. There were two players on the first team of Yale Cup I, Tyreek Edwards and Nakye Booze that also didn’t make it to the All Centercourt Team so it’s really no surprise that Justin didn’t make it.

  11. WNY PROSPECT Avatar
    WNY PROSPECT

    Don’t get how Hutchins is on 3rd team when Wiley, Hines , and Fulciniti were all big players in big games.

  12. Not surprising Avatar
    Not surprising

    This has to be the lowest number of BPS players on the all-star teams in it’s history. Not surprising to me either, based off of the quality of play this year. Although when you look at their all-star team list from league play, everyone was named to 1st/2nd/3rd/HM.

  13. Pete Avatar
    Pete

    Willard Anderson is on 2nd team and East couldn’t even win class C this year. How good could Justin Allen even be? You would need more kids from Randolph first, because they beat East, unless Justin Allen wasn’t playing that night.

  14. Damion Avatar
    Damion

    Matt Burney should be on this list he is a elite post man wih grata finishing around the rim and he swats anything in sight

  15. Hal Bennet Avatar

    Can’t question the Hutchins kid from park especially not with those names WNY. I like kids mentioned but they are where they belong.

  16. Q Avatar
    Q

    Curious to of why you have Hutchins 4th team, when all WNY and catholic don’t even have him at all, understand he has a lot of talent and offers, just didn’t think he produced well enough to earn that position, feel like he held back from what he really could’ve done this season

  17. Clyde Carpenter Avatar
    Clyde Carpenter

    Hutchins is top 5 in the area (Maybe 2 with Welch gone). With a stacked team not likely he will make a top team but does well with what he needs to do. Like ‘Facts’ said I doubt he cares. Anybody believe Dolan should have gotten player of the year instead?!

  18. StateChamps2003 Avatar
    StateChamps2003

    I think Hutchins cares more now that he made Centercourt’s 4th team after the Buffalo News didn’t have him in their top 20 but had two of his teammates in the top 20.

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