BOYS STATE: Team capsules and predictions
Published 9:26 am Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Auburn Trojans
Record: 16-9
Coach: Ryan Hansen, eighth year
Last appearance: 2008 (3A, did not place)
Key players: G Kevin Henderson, 6-3, jr. (21.1 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 2.5 apg, 2.0 spg); F Iszia Johnson, 6-3, jr. (15.7 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 2.5 apg, 2.0 spg); G Zakk Garcia, 6-3, sr. (6.6 ppg, 3.0 rpg); G Rowland Quinit, 5-8, jr. (5.0 apg, 4.3 ppg, 3.0 rpg).
Davis Pirates (Yakima)
Record: 20-7
Coach: Eli Juarez, fifth year
Last appearance: 2004 (eighth)
Key players: G David Trimble, 6-1, so. (14.7 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 5.1 apg, 3.3 spg); F Davonte Luckett, 6-1, so., (10.3 ppg, 8.7 rpg, 2.1 spg); G Jackson Marquis, 5-9, jr. (10.8 ppg, 3.7 apg, 2.5 spg).
Decatur Golden Gators (Federal Way)
Record: 17-9
Coach: Kevin Olson, 10th year
Last appearance: 2009 (did not place)
Key players: P/W Jordan McCloud, 6-6, sr. (17.4 ppg, 11.7 rpg, 1.7 apg, 1.1 bpg); W Jerron Smith, 6-4, jr. (21.4 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 1.3 spg); G Terrell Williams, 5-11, jr. (8.8 ppg, 3.4 apg, 3.0 rpg, 1.5 spg); W/P Anthony Williams, 6-3, sr. (7.8 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 2.0 apg).
Eastlake Wolves (Sammamish)
Record: 17-8
Coach: Pat Bangasser, third year
Last appearance: 2003 (did not place)
Key players: F Michael Russo, 6-5, sr. (21.5 ppg, 8.7 rpg, 2.0 apg, 1.8 spg); G Dillon Pericin, 5-10, sr. (11.6 ppg, 5.7 apg, 2.5 rpg, 2.5 spg); G Conner Iraola, 6-0, jr. (10.4 ppg, 2.2 apg, 2.0 spg).
Federal Way Eagles
Record: 23-2
Coach: Jerome Collins, 27th year
Last appearance: 2009 (first)
Key players: W Cole Dickerson, 6-7, sr. (24.0 ppg, 9.0 rpg); PG Isiah Umipig, 6-0, sr. (13.8 ppg, 7.0 apg); P Robert Christopher, 6-5, sr. (9.5 ppg, 11.0 rpg); W Tyrell Lewis, 6-4, jr. (9.4 ppg, 9.0 rpg).
Gonzaga Prep Bullpups (Spokane)
Record: 23-2
Coach: Matty McIntyre, first year
Last appearance: 2009 (fourth)
Key players: C Ryan Nicholas, 6-7, sr. (23.0 ppg, 11.0 rpg, 3.0 apg, 2.0 spg); G Parker Kelly, 6-4, jr. (14.0 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 1.0 apg).
Jackson Timberwolves (Mill Creek)
Record: 20-4
Coach: Steve Johnson, eighth year
Last appearance: 2006 (fifth)
Key players: G Brett Kingma, 6-2, jr. (25.1 ppg, 2.0 spg); G Ryan Todd, 6-3, sr. (14.2 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 3.5 apg); G Marshall Massengale, 6-0, sr. (12.3 ppg, 3.5 apg); F Mike Wishko, 6-4, sr. (7.0 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 1.5 spg).
Kentwood Conquerors (Covington)
Record: 16-10
Coach: Michael Angelidis, fourth year
Last appearance: 2007 (eighth)
Key players: P Joshua Smith, 6-9, sr. (17.9 ppg, 11.5 rpg); G Tre Tyler, 6-2, sr. (11.0 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 2.9 apg); F Jason Boyce, 6-4, jr. (9.3 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 2.0 apg); G Alec Wilson, 6-0, jr. (7.5 ppg, 2.7 apg, 2.6 rpg).
Lake Stevens Vikings
Record: 18-5
Coach: Mark Hein, seventh year
Last appearance: 2009 (eighth)
Key players: F Shane Kaska, 6-3, sr. (20.4 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 2.3 apg, 2.2 spg); G AJ Maw, 6-2, sr. (13.8 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 4.0 apg, 1.8 spg); G/F Arvid Isaksen, 6-2, sr. (11.0 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 2.8 apg, 1.5 spg); G Mike Schneider, 6-0, sr. (6.4 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 4.0 apg).
Lake Washington Kangaroos (Kirkland)
Record: 17-7
Coach: Barry Johnson, first year
Last appearance: 1997 (did not place)
Key players: F Ryan Guisness, 6-6, sr. (13.8 ppg, 10.0 rpg, 2.0 apg); G Dallas Searles, 6-2, sr. (11.3 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 2.7 apg, 2.6 spg); PG Matt Staudacher, 6-0, so. (10.4 ppg, 4.9 apg, 2.7 spg).
Lincoln Abes (Tacoma)
Record: 18-7
Coach: Aubrey Shelton, third year
Last appearance: 2008 (fourth)
Key players: PG Jordan Russell, 5-10, jr. (14.0 ppg, 6.0 apg, 3.0 rpg, 3.0 spg); G Denzel Dansby, 6-0, sr. (8.0 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 2.0 apg, 2.0 spg); W Damani Coley, 6-8, jr. (8.0 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 2.0 apg).
Mead Panthers (Spokane)
Record: 19-6
Coach: Glenn Williams, 11th year
Last appearance: 2003 (second)
Key players: P/F Aaron Dunn, 6-6, sr. (16.8 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 1.8 apg, 1.1 spg); PG Brendon Myers, 5-7, sr. (9.5 ppg, 3.3 apg, 2.7 rpg, 1.2 spg); SG Bo Tully, 6-1, sr. (8.4 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 2.5 apg, 1.3 spg).
Skyline Spartans (Sammamish)
Record: 20-3
Coach: J. Jay Davis, third year
Last appearance: 2003 (3A, did not place)
Key players: F Cory Hutsen, 6-9, sr. (15.7 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 2.0 bpg); F Kasen Williams, 6-4, jr. (9.3 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 1.5 spg); G Connor Gacek, 6-3, sr. (8.4 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 2.7 apg, 2.5 spg).
Stanwood Spartans
Record: 16-7
Coach: Zach Ward, third year
Last appearance: 2002 (sixth place)
Key players: F Zack Johnson, 6-4, sr. (17.4 ppg, 11.5 rpg, 2.0 apg); G Kale Schmidt, 6-3, sr. (16.6 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 1.5 spg); G Drew Haugstad, 5-11, sr. (14.5 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 1.5 spg).
Walla Walla Blue Devils
Record: 22-5
Coach: John Golden, fifth year
Last appearance: 2009 (did not place)
Key players: G Gary Winston, 6-0, sr. (23.0 ppg, 5.0 rpg); G Michael Weisner, 6-7, sr. (17.7 ppg, 8.0 rpg).
Wilson Rams (Tacoma)
Record: 18-8
Coach: Dave Alwert, second year
Last appearance: 2000 (fifth)
Key players: G Mikey Hope, 6-0, sr. (13.5 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 1.2 spg); G Demetrius Smith, 6-1, sr. (13.5 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 1.0 spg); G Jibreel Stevens, 5-9, sr. (8.5 ppg, 1.1 spg. 1.7 apg).
Key: ppg—points per game; rpg—rebounds per game; apg—assists per game; spg—steals per game.
BOYS TOURNAMENT PREDICTIONS
Semifinalists: Federal Way, Decatur, Lincoln, Kentwood
Championship: Federal Way 62, Lincoln 57
Dark horse: Lake Stevens
Must-see first-round game: Jackson (20-4) vs. Skyline (20-3), 2 p.m. Wednesday
Mike Cane, Herald Writer
