All-Gazette boys basketball
Markel Starks
Georgetown Prep, Senior, Guard
Georgetown University-bound dynamo torched opponents for 25 ppg, 7.5 ast, 5 rpg, 2.3 stl for Little Hoyas. Lights-out shooter also connected on 48 percent of 3-point attempts.
Coach of the Year
Tom Crowell
Springbrook, fifth year
Did what no one ever has: win third straight 4A state title. This year's was least expected, but young talent gelled quickly.
First team
Angelo Adon
Kennedy, Sr.
Guard
County's leading scorer (25.3 ppg) failed to reach double digits just once. Scored personal-best 43 points in Class 3A West Region semifinal loss.
Nick Brown
Richard Montgomery
Sr., Guard
Stats don't reflect impact for 4A West Region runner-up. Three-year starter was floor general, took big shots in one of program's best seasons ever.
Ryan Frazier
Blake, Jr.
Guard
Rock-steady presence in Bengals' run to 3A West Region title produced 17.1 ppg, scored double-digit points in all but one game.
Rodney Glasgow
Good Counsel, Sr.
Guard
Adept point guard with ability to break teams down for layups or create open looks for teammates. VMI-bound whirlwind produced 13 ppg, 6 ast.
Josh Hairston
Montrose Christian
Sr., Forward
One year at Rockville school was productive for Duke University signee. Became sole focus when Terrence Ross left, finishing with 17 ppg, 11 rpg.
Rycourt MacAuley
Paint Branch, Sr. Center
Six-foot-7 with terrific athletic ability, evolved from reserve to dominant interior presence in one season. Averaged 16.9 ppg, 11.4 rpg, 4.2 blk.
Joe McDonald
Landon, Soph.
Guard
Terrific prospect with every tool in box. All-conference lead guard did bit of everything for Bears, including score (15 ppg), rebound (9 rpg).
Brendan McFall
Poolesville, Sr.
Guard/Forward
Capable of doing everything on floor; strong outside shooter who could handle ball or bang down low, finished with 15.3 ppg, 7.3 rpg and 3.1 ast.
Deshaunt Walker
Springbrook, Sr.
Guard
Most experienced Blue Devil inspired team to third-straight state title. Finished tops on squad with 15.4 ppg, also helped younger teammates blossom.
Second team
-Brad Bolen
Sherwood, Sr., Guard
Improved all-court game to rack up 19.4 ppg.
-Michael Bullock
Seneca Valley, Jr., Guard
Hard-nosed guard on both ends had 20.7 ppg.
-Ed Dyson
Northwood, Sr., Guard
Always involved at crunch time; scored 18.4 ppg.
-Jake Eskin
Churchill, Sr., Guard
Made Bulldogs respectable, averaging 18.9 ppg.
-Tim Harwood
Magruder, Sr., Guard
Did it all; averaged 18.2 ppg, directed offense.
-Zach Ogunfolu
Rockville, Sr., Forward
Big with elite midrange game, scored 17.7 ppg.
-Danny Rubin
Landon, Sr., Guard
Averaged 18 ppg, knocked down 52 3-pointers.
-Shawn Stephens
Richard Montgomery, Sr., Center
Realized potential; led RM in points, rebounds.
-Charlie Waugh
Whitman, Sr., Forward
Smooth wing averaged 15.6 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 2.4 ast.
-Ryan Wright
Bullis, Sr., Guard
Produced 11.6 ppg, 3.5 ast, 57 3-pointers.
Honorable mention
Justin Anderson, Montrose Christian, Soph., G
Kevin Baker, Poolesville, Sr., G
Mike Giroux, Damascus, Sr., G
Ben Hazel, Good Counsel, Sr., G
Enerio Jones, Springbrook, Jr., G
DeAndre Kelly, Rockville, Jr., F
Mac Kennedy, Quince Orchard, Sr., G
Willy Lee, Northwest, Sr., F
Devon Pestano, Springbrook, Jr., G
Jack Weis, Wootton, Sr., G