First Team Boys Basketball All-Stars 2007-08
Junior, 6-2, Guard, Moniteau
By the Numbers■ Points: 16.0■ Rebounds: 11.6■ Assists: 6.8
Notable■ Was a first-team selection as a sophomore, when he also averaged a double-double■ Was named to the KSAC All-Star second team
Comment■ “Tyler was hurt most of the season, but played pretty well. We used him at a lot of positions. He could adjust with whatever personnel we had onthe floor.” — Moniteau coach Randy Armagost
Sophomore, 6-0, Guard/Forward, Union<B>By the Numbers</B>■ Points: 19.0■ Rebounds: 6.9■ 3-Pointers: 26<B>Notable</B>■ Hit double figures in points in all 25 games, including a 35- point output against A-C Valley and 30 against East Forest■ Was a first-team selection to the KSAC all-star team<B>Comment</B>■ “Scott had a great year. He came in and really turned it up because he knew he was going to have to do that. The kid just loves to play.” — Union coach Karen Davis
Senior, 6-5, Forward, Knoch<B>By the Numbers</B>■ Points: 17.7■ Rebounds: 9.4■ 3-Pointers 24<B>Notable</B>■ Was a Butler Eagle co-Player of the Year in 2006-07 with Mars’ Steve Cress■ Had 37 points against Pine- Richland<B>Comment</B>■ “Rob hit so many clutch shots for us. He put us on his back at times. He is such asmart player — it was like having an extra coach on the floor.” — Knoch coach Chris Andreassi
Junior, 6-4, Guard, Seneca Valley<B>By the Numbers</B>■ Points: 13.1■ Rebounds: 10.0<B>Notable</B>■ Helped guide the Raiders to a runner-up finish in the Section 3-AAAA race and a second consecutive WPIAL playoff berth<B>Comment</B>■ “He’s a very rare athlete. He’s got a knack for being in the right place at the right time, and he’s one of the best players I’ve ever coached.” — Seneca Valley coach Victor Giannotta
Senior, 6-6, Forward, Mars<B>By the Numbers</B>■ Points: 21.5■ Rebounds: 12.7■ Blocks: 2.0<B>Notable</B>■ Named Butler Eagle co-Player of the Year with Knoch’s Rob Briggs last season■ Led the Planets in scoring and rebounding<B>Comment</B>■ “It all traces back between his sophomore and junior years. Steve made a commitment to expand his game and be an allaround good basketball player.” — Mars coach Rob Carmody
Senior, 6-1, Guard/Forward, Slippery Rock<B>By the Numbers</B>■ Points: 17.2■ Rebounds: 7.2■ Assists: 4.3<B>Notable</B>■ Was a Butler Eagle thirdteam pick last season■ Connected on 77 percent of free-throw attempts and added two steals per contest<B>Comment</B>■ “Four years ago, we brought him up as a freshman and asked him to become a foundation for the program, and he didn’t disappoint.” — Slippery Rock coach Sean Strickland
