The Prep Hoops Colorado Preaseason All-State Teams
After breaking down nearly every major division in Colorado, profiling more than a dozen player of the year candidates and waiting patiently for the start of the 2016-17 season, it’s time to unveil the Prep Hoops Colorado Preseason All-State Teams.…
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Continue ReadingAfter breaking down nearly every major division in Colorado, profiling more than a dozen player of the year candidates and waiting patiently for the start of the 2016-17 season, it’s time to unveil the Prep Hoops Colorado Preseason All-State Teams.
This year we’ve kept it simple. There is a preseason player of the year, a first, second and third team — with five players each — and 10 honorable mentions. Making this list is a testament to the hard work players have put in during their high school careers and during the grassroots seasons spent working further on their games.
But remember: It’s not where you start. It’s where you finish. Didn’t make this list? Use it as motivation and make the big one at the end of the season!
Preseason Player of the Year
Colbey Ross, 6-1 senior guard, Eaglecrest
First Team
Jaizec Lottie, 6-1 senior guard, Cherokee Trail
Sam Masten, 6-2 junior guard, Rock Canyon
Braxton Bertolette, 6-2 senior guard, Fossil Ridge
Daylen Kountz, 6-4 junior wing, Denver East
D’Shawn Schwartz, 6-6 senior forward, Rock Canyon
Second Team
Jon’il Fugett, 5-11 junior guard, George Washington
CJ Jennings, 6-2 senior guard, Sierra
Kolton Peterson, 6-2 senior guard, Lakewood
Hunter Maldonado, 6-5 senior forward, Vista Ridge
Jalen Sanders, 6-5 senior forward, Valor Christian
Third Team
Brevin Brimble, 6-0 senior guard, Doherty
David Simental, 6-2 senior guard, Pueblo West
Kaison Hammonds, 6-3 junior guard, ThunderRidge
Kenny Foster, 6-4 sophomore guard, Smoky Hill
Justin Engesser, 6-6 senior forward, Colorado Springs Christian
Honorable Mentions
LeChaun Duhart, 5-11 senior guard, Grandview; Jervay Green, 6-4 senior guard, George Washington; Issac Essien, 6-0 senior guard, Mountain Vista; Will Becker, 6-7 junior forward, Smoky Hill; Jaedon Bowles, 6-5 sophomore guard, Manual; Tanner Ervin, 5-10 senior guard, Resurrection Christian; Sam Bannec, 6-3 junior guard, Regis Jesuit; Corey Seng, 6-4 senior guard, ThunderRidge; Jake Belknapp, 6-8 senior forward, Mountain Vista; Kyle Lukasiewicz, 6-3 senior guard, Arapahoe.