Seniors: 2019-2020 Most Outstanding Player
With the 2019-2020 season officially over, we want to highlight some of the top players in each class and who is the most outstanding player as well. This piece will focus on the top seniors this year. Keep an eye…
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Continue ReadingWith the 2019-2020 season officially over, we want to highlight some of the top players in each class and who is the most outstanding player as well. This piece will focus on the top seniors this year. Keep an eye on these players as they’re all poise to have a big spring and summer in club ball.
Finalists:
Javonte Johnson Javonte Johnson 6'6" | CG Cheyenne Mountain | 2020 State #147 Nation CO | Cheyenne Mountain
Johnson, the University of New Mexico commit had a monster senior season for Cheyenne Mountain in which he won 4A/5A Pikes Peak Player of the Year averaging 30.0 PPG, 10.2 RPG, 3.2 APG, 1.5 SPG.
Luke O’Brien Luke O’Brien 6'7" | SG Columbine | 2020 State #170 Nation CO | Columbine
O’Brien will leave Columbine for the University of Colorado as Columbines all time leading soccer at 1838 points. He averaged a double-double this season at 25.3 PPG, 12.4 RPG as well as 3.2 APG, 1.5 BPG, 1.4 SPG while shooting 60% from two-point range.
Caleb McGill Caleb McGill 6'7" | PF Grandview | 2020 State #233 Nation CO | Grandview
McGill, the 6’7 UC-Davis commit averaged 17.2 PPG, 7.1 RPG, 2.2 APG, 1.5 BPG for Grandview this season while shooting 63% from inside the arc (160/253) and shot the ball well from the charity strip at 83% (90/109).
TJ Bamba TJ Bamba 6'5" | CG Lincoln | 2020 State #241 Nation CO | Lincoln
Bamba, the Washington State University commit averaged 23.9 PPG, 10.0 RPG, 2.7 APG, 1.8 SPG this season for Lincoln. The 6’5 athletic wing man can impact the game in a number of different ways, but does the majority of his damage from inside the arc.
Trevor Baskin Trevor Baskin 6'8" | CG Pomona | 2020 State CO | Pomona
Baskin, the Colorado Mesa commit averaged 24.6 PPG, 12.7 RPG, 6.2 APG, 2.7 SPG, 4.3 BPG, shooing 71% from inside the arc this season (176/248) for Pomona. He is extremely skilled for his size and impacts the game on both ends of the floor.
Jaden Stofell Jaden Stofell 6'3" | CG Manual | 2020 State CO | Manual
Stoffell averaged 25.1 PPG, 2.5 APG, 2.3 RPG, 1.0 SPG while shooting 38% from deep on the year (82/215) and 60% from inside the arc (135/224). He is a dynamic guard that can score from all three levels and can fill up the scorebook quick. He is an unsigned senior currently.
Bryson Stephens Bryson Stephens 6'2" | CG Arapahoe | 2020 State CO | Arapahoe
Stephens had a monster senior season for Arapahoe, he averaged 21.5 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 2.4 APG, 1.8 SPG while shooting 31% from distance and 58% from inside the arc. The dynamic scorer can get it done from every level and is very crafty with great footwork. He is an unsigned senior currently.
Quinten Rock Quinten Rock 6'1" | PG Smoky Hill | 2020 State #465 Nation CO | Smoky Hill
Rock averaged a career high 20.8 points per game to go along with 5.0 APG, 1.8 RPG, 1.7 SPG. The four year varsity player did a great job of taking on the leading role on a very talented Smoky Hill team. He just announced recently that he will be playing at Fort Hays State next season.
Kobe Sanders Kobe Sanders 5'11" | CG Chaparral | 2020 State #427 Nation CO | Chaparral
Sanders, the four year varsity leader for Chaparral had a great senior campaign averaging 20.2 PPG, 4.5 APG, 2.8 RPG, while shooting 33% from deep (72/216) and 56% from inside the arc on the year (104/187). He recently announced he will be going to Metro State next season.
Owen Koonce Owen Koonce 6'4" | CG Centaurus | 2020 State CO | Centaurus
Koonce at 6’5 averaged 19.2 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 2.4 SPG, 1.6 APG, the four year varsity player shot 57% from two-point range (152/265) and 78% from the foul line (79/101) for Centaurus this season. He had a monster second to last game of the season posting 36 points and 14 rebounds in a win over Palmer Ridge. He is an unsigned senior currently.
Most Outstanding Player
Dominique Clifford Dominique Clifford 6'5" | CG Vanguard | 2020 State #81 Nation CO | Vanguard
Clifford was just named MaxPreps Player of the Year last week, he averaged 24.5 PPG, 13.3 RPG, 6.0 APG, 3.4 SPG, 2.7 BPG on the season for Vanguard and will be taking his talent up to the University of Colorado next year. He is a player that can impact the game in a number of different ways, from his smoothly scoring ability, to his length and defensive skill set. He is a player that is willing to do whatever it takes to help his team win, he is a strong rebounder and has great vision as well, often making plays for his teammates with his passing and putting them in situations to be successful. At 6’5 he is able to put the ball on the floor and get past defenders and is smooth around the rim as well. It will be fun to see him in Boulder for the next few years as he is just now tapping into his potential.