Boys Basketball All-Stars 2006-07

March 22, 2007 Last Updated: March 22, 2007 03:26 PM High School

Sophomore, 6-0, Guard, Moniteau

By the Numbers•

Points: 12.8•

Rebounds: 11.0•

Assists: 7.4

Notable• Was named to the All-Keystone Shortway Athletic Conference second team• Averaged just 3.8 turnovers per contest as a point guard

Comment• “Tyler plays with a lot of confidence, and the other kids sense that. This year, as he went, we went. His passing really developed.” — Moniteau coach Randy Armagost----------------------

Senior, 6-1, Guard, Summit AcademyBy the Numbers• Points: 19.3• 3-Pointers: 35Notable• Led the Knights in scoring and helped guide team into the WPIAL playoffs despite losing No. 2 and 3 scorers during the season• Had season-high 36 points against ShenangoComment• I’m very proud. ... We have surpassed everything people thought we’d do this season.” — Summit Academy coach Cliff Guy----------------------

Junior, 6-5, Forward-Center, KnochBy the Numbers• Points: 17.8• Rebounds: 9.8• Blocks: 1.8• 3-Pointers 42Notable• Was a Butler Eagle third-team selection as a sophomore• Keyed young Knights’ march to the WPIAL Class AAA playoffsComment• “I think that, No. 1, he came into the season with the right attitude. As a returning starter, he took the leadership role very seriously.” — Knoch coach Chris Andreassi----------------------

Senior, 6-4, Forward, UnionBy the Numbers• Points: 18.6• Rebounds: 9.9Notable• Was an All-KSAC first-team selection• Shot 61 percent from the field for the Golden Knights and 68 percent from the free-throw lineComment• “Coop’s done a great job for us. He’s the nicest kid you’d ever want to meet and is very respectful. He’s worked hard to get where he’s gotten. Any time you go by a court, he’s there.” — Union coach Karen Davis----------------------

Junior, 6-6, Forward, MarsBy the Numbers• Points: 19.7• Rebounds: 12.6• Blocks: 2.9Notable• Was named Butler Eagle Co-Player of the Year with Knoch’s Rob Briggs• Led the Planets in scoring and reboundingComment• “(Down by halftime one game) Steve said we were not going to lose. That’s the kind of impact he had. ... A big dunk or block by him would open things up for the rest of the team.” — Mars coach Rob Carmody----------------------

Senior, 6-3, Guard, Grove CityBy the Numbers• Points: 13.6• Assists: 7.0• Rebounds 5.0Notable• Played vital role in leading Eagles to the PIAA state semifinal game and the District 10 title gameComment• “He meant a lot to the team because of his experience and leadership, and because of his skill level. He works very hard at the game.” — Grove City coach Don Fee