5A All-Idaho Basketball Team
ALL-IDAHO TEAMS ARE BASED ON A STATEWIDE VOTE BY COACHES
Boys First Team
Girls First Team
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: STEFAN GONZALEZ
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: DESTINY SLOCUM
HIGHLAND RAMS • SENIOR • GUARD
MOUNTAIN VIEW MAVERICKS • JUNIOR • GUARD
Why he is Player of the Year: The Rams’
career leader in scoring with 1,431 points led
Highland to a state runner-up finish and also was
an All-Idaho first-team selection last season. The
6-foot senior averaged 20.0 points, 6.4 rebounds,
4.0 assists and 2.0 steals per game while shooting 57 percent from inside the arc to earn 2014-15
Gatorade Idaho Player of the Year honors.
Coach’s comment: “Stefan is one of the
smartest players I have coached in my 35 years,”
Highland coach Chris Frost said.
What others are saying: “Physically stronger
than most who guard him and certainly uses it to
his advantage. Fierce competitor,” Borah coach
Cary Cada said.
What’s next: Gonzalez has signed to play
basketball at Saint Mary’s.
KYLE GREEN / Statesman file
Why she is Player of the Year: The 2014-15
Gatorade Idaho Player of the Year and Washington commit led the Mavericks to their first state
championship with 25.4 points, 6.0 rebounds,
5.3 assists and 2.9 steals per game. Slocum had
eight double-doubles, and ESPN ranks her the
No. 4 player in the nation in her class.
Coach’s comment: “Can take over a game at
any time,” Mountain View coach Connie
Skogrand said.
What others are saying: “By far the best player I have seen and one of the most fun players to
watch,” Highland coach Tony Green said. “Can
dominate a game and stat line while making the
right play on a consistent basis.”
What’s next: Slocum returns for a chance at
back-to-back state titles.
DARIN OSWALD / Statesman file
RYLAN BERGERSEN BORAH LIONS
ISSY HADDEN BOISE BRAVES
He tied a 5A Southern Idaho Conference record by going 7-for-7 from 3-point
range in a game this season, and the 6-foot-3 junior guard averaged 18 ppg and 7 rpg.
“Very savvy, great body control and a textbook shot,” Borah coach Cary Cada said.
The 6-foot-2 junior post helped the Braves to a state runner-up finish by averaging
14.2 ppg, 6.7 rpg and 2.4 bpg. “Issy does so many important things for us on the floor,
many of which aren’t reflected on any stat sheet,” Boise coach Kim Brydges said.
CONNOR HARDING HIGHLAND RAMS
MAYA RODGERS ROCKY MOUNTAIN GRIZZLIES
An All-Idaho second-team selection in 2014, the 6-5 junior forward has interest
from Arizona State, Utah State and BYU, he said. Harding contributed 16.6 ppg and
8.5 rpg. “He is a phenomenal talent,” Post Falls coach Mike McLean said.
Veteran coach Emery Roy describes the 5-11 senior forward as “one of the best
athletes I’ve coached.” A University of Denver signee and four-year starter at the
varsity level, Rodgers nearly averaged a double-double with 14 ppg and 9 rpg.
MAX MCCULLOUGH POST FALLS TROJANS
The 5-9 junior guard scored 15.9 ppg while shooting 52 percent from the floor —
including 46.2 percent from 3-point range — for the state champs. “Max is as skilled
at scoring as we have ever had,” Post Falls coach Mike McLean said.
EMILEE SCHLADER LEWISTON BENGALS
An All-Idaho first-team pick for the second year in a row, the 6-foot senior
forward led the Bengals to a third-place trophy behind her 15 ppg, 8 rpg and 3 spg.
“Emilee is a tremendous all-around athlete,” Lewiston coach Dave Cornelia said.
TORI WILLIAMS CENTENNIAL PATRIOTS
DERRICK WHITE CAPITAL EAGLES
A back-to-back All-Idaho first-team pick, the 6-2 senior guard’s 1,073 career
points rank third in Capital history. He averaged 16 ppg, 4 rpg, 4 apg and 2 spg.
“Plays the game the way it is meant to be played,” Borah coach Cary Cada said.
She tied the record for most 3-pointers in a 5A state tournament with 11. The 5-8
sophomore guard averaged 16.5 ppg while shooting 44 percent from 3-point range.
“Pure shooter and great passer,” Centennial coach Cassie Bro said of the D-I prospect.
Boys Second Team
Mason Baker
Gibson Berryhill
Telly Davenport
Jai Jai Ely
Logan Skurdal
Skyline Grizzlies
Timberline Wolves
Bonneville Bees
Skyline Grizzlies
Rocky Mountain Grizzlies
5-10
6-0
6-4
6-1
6-3
Girls Second Team
Junior
Senior
Senior
Senior
Senior
Guard
Guard
Guard
Guard
Guard
Maren Herrud
Danielle Jardine
Abby Kreiser
Mandy Simpson
Lynzee Wilson
Highland Rams
Nampa Bulldogs
Mountain View Mavericks
Boise Braves
Lewiston Bengals
6-0
5-11
5-6
6-0
5-6
Senior
Senior
Soph.
Soph.
Senior
Forward
Forward
Guard
Forward
Guard
4A All-Idaho Basketball Team
Boys First Team
Girls First Team
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: MALEK HARWELL
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: HENNY HEARN
CENTURY DIAMONDBACKS • SENIOR • GUARD
CENTURY DIAMONDBACKS • SENIOR • FORWARD
Why he is Player of the Year: Without
Harwell, Century sputtered. But with its four-year
starter and the school’s all-time leading scorer
(1,901 points), Century won 10-of-11 to qualify for
state and brought home the 4A consolation title.
Harwell averaged 25.7 points, 9.5 rebounds, 3.5
assists and 1.7 steals per game.
Coach’s comment: “Missed time during the
year due to knee surgery but was able to come
back and lead our team to state and a consolation
title. He also holds several school records, as well
as maintained a 3.5 GPA in mostly honors/AP
courses,” Century coach Lester Stewart said.
What others are saying:“The best I saw. I think
this is a no-brainer,” Twin Falls coach Matt Harr said.
What’s next: Harwell has signed to play
basketball at Boise State.
DOUG LINDLEY / Idaho State Journal
Why she is Player of the Year: The four-year
starter and 6-foot-2 forward has carried Century
since her freshman year. But she led the
Diamondbacks to new heights this year, racking
up 13 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists per game
to bring Century its first state championship.
Coach’s comment: “Henny is not only a great
offensive threat, but she’s a great passer, too. We
run four-out, one-in a lot, and teams will come
out, and she hits the open person,” Century
coach Chris Shuler said.
What others are saying: “Great player, tough
on the inside and outside with great shooting
range, and has a calm presence on the court,”
Skyview coach Cindy Pasta said.
What’s next: Hearn has signed to play
basketball at Montana.
OTTO KITSINGER / The Associated Press
NICK HUSTON RIGBY TROJANS
GABI HARRINGTON BISHOP KELLY KNIGHTS
The 6-foot-4 senior could clean up the boards or attack off the dribble, leading the
Trojans to their third title in four years while averaging 15.4 ppg and 7.2 rpg. Bishop
Kelly coach Ryan Kerns calls Huston a “dynamic scorer and physical player.”
The 5-foot-9 junior wing led BK’s defense and produced 17.5 ppg, 6.0 rpg and 3.9
spg. “Gabi is a tough competitor who wreaked havoc on both ends of the floor,” Twin
Falls coach Nancy Jones said. “Her speed and quickness make her difficult to contain.”
JAREK SCHETZLE MOUNTAIN HOME TIGERS
RIAN RAWLINGS CENTURY DIAMONDBACKS
Opposing coaches’ game plans started with the 6-10 senior center, who averaged
13.7 ppg and 12.5 rpg and blocked 4 shots per game. He racked up a triple-double of
21 points, 14 rebounds and 12 blocks to earn Mountain Home a third-place trophy.
The 5-7 junior point guard shined with the ball in her hands, averaging 12 ppg,
5 rpg, 3 apg and 3 spg for the state champions. “She’s a threat in all areas,” Century
coach Chris Shuler said. “And she’s super strong for a point guard.”
AUSTIN SMELLIE PRESTON INDIANS
MADI SCHOENING SANDPOINT BULLDOGS
The 6-4 junior was an inside-out threat, averaging 17.4 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 3.4 apg, 1.2 spg
and 1.0 bpg. “Will be one of the top three players in the state as a senior, and he’s also
one of the toughest players to game-plan against,” Century coach Lester Stewart said.
“She is the kind of girl that you can spend days game-planning for, and she will still
score 20 points,” Kuna coach Alex Jensen said. The 5-8 junior guard averaged 20.9
ppg, 7.4 rpg, 3.6 spg and 2.0 apg. She dropped 49 on league rival Lakeland.
BRADEN STUTZMAN TWIN FALLS BRUINS
KAYLA TURCATO SKYVIEW HAWKS
The 5-11 senior guard was one of the few remaining members of the Bruins’ 2014
state championship team. He averaged 12 ppg and 2.3 apg, lifting Twin Falls to the
state semifinals for the sixth year in a row.
The 6-foot senior forward averaged 12.4 ppg, 8.2 rpg and 1.1 bpg to lead the Hawks
back to the state final — where she totaled 21 points and 12 rebounds. “Get her within
5 feet of the basket, and she doesn't miss,” BK coach Derek McCormick said.
Boys Second Team
Tyler Allumbaugh
Leo Behrend
Tyrel Derrick
Jake Johnson
Tyrel Phillips
Bishop Kelly Knights
Century Diamondbacks
Lakeland Hawks
Kuna Kavemen
Rigby Trojans
6-1
6-4
6-0
6-6
6-1
Senior
Senior
Senior
Junior
Senior
Girls Second Team
Guard
Guard
Guard
Guard/Forward
Guard
Randi Abbott
Tori Anderson
Regan Harr
Sarah Holt
Allison Law
Rigby Trojans
Rigby Trojans
Twin Falls Bruins
Century Diamondbacks
Kuna Kavemen
5-6
5-10
5-7
5-6
6-0
Senior
Senior
Senior
Senior
Junior
Guard
Guard
Guard
Guard
Center