67th Annual GIBT 2021: All Tournament Team
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The GIBT is a eight team tournament. Each team is guaranteed three games. Gridley is a small, rural farming town located about 50 miles north of Sacramento. The first year of the tournament was 1953, making it one of the…
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Continue ReadingThe GIBT is a eight team tournament. Each team is guaranteed three games. Gridley is a small, rural farming town located about 50 miles north of Sacramento. The first year of the tournament was 1953, making it one of the longest standing tournaments in Northern California. Many of the top teams are chosen for this event. Five of the eight teams are ranked in the top 10 in Northern California. Campolindo, Archbishop Riordan, De La Salle, Sacramento, Dublin, Sheldon, Salesian, and the host Gridley were the participants. Here’s the All-Tournament Team.
MVP:
Aidan Mahaney Aidan Mahaney 6'3" | PG Campolindo | 2022 State #71 Nation CA-N 6’3 guard of Campolindo HS 2022
Mahaney has already committed to play at St. Mary’s next year. He was the top player at this event loaded with talent. He took over the game in the 3rd quarter of a semi-final game with 13pts, to help settle and lead this team to the Championship. In 3 games he averaged, 17.6pts, 4.3 asts.
Cade Bennett Cade Bennett 6'0" | PG Campolindo | 2022 State CA-N 6’1 guard of Campolindo HS. 2022
He’s become Mr. Steady as he’s been leading this team now on a 21 game winning streak dating back to last season. His tenacious on ball defense, help in the passing lanes and willingness to find a body and help with the team rebounding were noticeable. His timely shot making helped lead this team to the title. His value to this team goes beyond the stat line. 4pts, 4 rebs, 4 stls.
King Wilhite King Wilhite 6'1" | PG Archbishop Riordan | 2023 NV 6’1 Guard of Archbishop Riordan HS. 2023
Wilhite has found out he needs to score points to help this team. He can handle and pass when needed, but his ability to shoulder the scoring will help. He repeatedly beat his man off the dribble from different angles, maneuvered his way into the paint for floaters, and paint jumpers, he took on contact, and hit a couple of timely 3-ptrs. 16.3pts, 4.3asts.
Antonio Pusateri Antonio Pusateri 6'7" | SF Archbishop Riordan | 2022 State CA-N 6’7 Wing of Archbishop Riordan HS 2022
He was a surprise all-tournament selection. He did play well in stretches of games. His activity and bounce were noticeable. He gets out and runs the court pretty well looking to finish above the rim. He’s long with good foot speed to defend on the wings and guard in the post. 6pts, 3rebs.
Johnny Semany Johnny Semany 6'2" | PG De La Salle | 2022 State CA-N 6’0 Point guard of De La Salle HS. 2022
A good ball handling guard who’s been playing consistent basketball for a while now. He does a good job setting the team in half-court sets. His patience up top, passing skills and decision making has led this team thus far. He showed us he can knock down 3-ptrs when left alone, and make free throws late in the game. In three games he averaged 14.3pts,3asts, 2stls.
Alec Blair 6’5 Guard of De La Salle HS. 2025
Blair is one of the top Freshman in California. His ability to effect the game as a first year high school player can’t go unnoticed. He handles the ball as much as any of his teammates. He rebounds and pushes the break, using his size and handles to get into the paint where he’ll use his length to shoot over you or kick it out to open shooters. He averaged 12.3pts, and 8.3 rebounds in three games.
Ben Roseborough Ben Roseborough 6'3" | SG Bella Vista Prep | 2024 #158 Nation AZ 6’4 Guard of Sacramento HS. 2024
The #3 player in PH 2024 rankings showed us why he’s one of the top players in his class in California. First and foremost he makes shots. He sets his feet quickly, and has a good release up top, along with long range accuracy. He shows patience for a shooter, and gets more aggressive after involving teammates. 27pts, 3.4astss, 3rebs.
Courtney Anderson Courtney Anderson 6'4" | SG Dublin | 2023 State #151 Nation CA-N Jr. 6’5 Guard of Dublin HS. 2023
Anderson the #2 ranked player in the Prep Hoop 2023 Class is showing his capabilities as a scoring guard. He was the top scorer for the tournament coming close to breaking the scoring record of (105) he had 97 in 3 games. averaging 32.3pts. Anderson is progressing nicely as he gains more confidence in his skills, and strength in using his athleticism. He scored in many ways, and played good defense up top using his length.
Rashaud Bradley Rashaud Bradley 6'5" | SF Sheldon | 2022 State CA-N 6’4 Wing of Sheldon HS 2022
He’s no stranger to slashing and dashing his way to the basket for points. He’s been working on the perimeter lately but his effect is mostly working in the paint area. He runs the court in transition, plays tough defense on the perimeter, but he’ll dominate at times in the paint with his strength, and ability to take on the bigs at 6’4. 10.3pts, 6.6rebs. He had a double-double.
Tyler Harris Tyler Harris 6'6" | SF Granada | 2023 State #210 Nation CA-N 6’7 Wing of Salesian Prep HS. 2023
Harris is the #1 player in the Prep Hoops 2023 Class. He’s loaded with next level tools. He’s a long kind of position-less player who effects the game with what he can do. He handles and passes, with vision to succeed as a facilitator. He’s long with good bounce to be an effective scorer in the paint. He’ll block and change shots. In three games he averaged 11.3pts, 5rebs, and 2blocks.