The 2015-16 all-state boys basketball players of the year. (Photos: Ray Chen/ArrayPhoto.com; Jeff Tucker/jefferywtucker.zenfolio.com; Jack Eberhard/JacksActionShots.com)
The 2015-16 all-state boys basketball teams are presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps.
These teams were created following a lengthy process which included nominations from leagues, and then a week-long vote of coaches.
A specific player of the year vote was held in each class, as was a vote for coach of the year.
Class 5A
Overland’s De’Ron Davis is the 5A boys basketball player of the year. (Kevin Keyser/KeyserImages.com)
Player of the year: De’Ron Davis, Overland
Coach of the year: John Olander, Eaglecrest
| First Team | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | School | Pos. | Year |
| De’Ron Davis | Overland | PF/C | Senior |
| Sam Masten | Rock Canyon | PG/SG | Sophomore |
| Tyrei Randall | Rangeview | W | Senior |
| Jervae Robinson | Overland | PG/SG | Senior |
| Colbey Ross | Eaglecrest | PG/SG | Junior |
| Second Team | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | School | Pos. | Year |
| Braxton Bertolette | Fossil Ridge | Junior | |
| Austin Mueller | ThunderRidge | SF | Senior |
| Cameron Pearson | Chatfield | PG | Senior |
| David Thornton | Cherokee Trail | F | Senior |
| Clay Verk | ThunderRidge | PF | Senior |
Honorable mention: Jake Belknapp, Junior, Mountain Vista; Elijah Blake, Junior, Rangeview; Dalven Brushier, Senior, Doherty; Jack Buckmelter, Senior, Denver East; Danny Garrick, Senior, Legend; Will Halfon, Senior, Cherry Creek; Daylen Kountz, Sophomore, George Washington; Jaizec Lottie, Junior, Cherokee Trail; Riley Matticks, Senior, Legend; Luke Neff, Senior, Arvada West; Kolton Peterson, Junior, Lakewood; Elijah Reed, Senior, Rangeview; Landon Taliaferro, Senior, Boulder; Dallas Walton, Senior, Arvada West.
Class 4A
Pueblo West’s David Simental is the 4A boys basketball player of the year. (Ray Chen/ArrayPhoto.com)
Player of the year: David Simental, Pueblo West
Coach of the year: Bobby Tyler, Pueblo West
| First Team | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | School | Pos. | Year |
| Justinian Jessup | Longmont | W | Senior |
| Hunter Maldonado | Vista Ridge | F | Junior |
| Michael Ranson | Pueblo Central | PG/SG | Senior |
| Jalen Sanders | Valor Christian | P | Junior |
| David Simental | Pueblo West | PG | Junior |
| Second Team | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | School | Pos. | Year |
| Cameron Horning | Glenwood Springs | G | Senior |
| CJ Jennings | Sierra | PG | Junior |
| Maleek Johnson | Pueblo South | SG | Senior |
| D’Shawn Schwartz | Sand Creek | Junior | |
| Jonathan Scott | Lewis-Palmer | G | Senior |
Honorable mention: Noah Baldwin, Senior, Windsor; Joey Bauderer, Senior, Skyview; Chudier Bile, Senior, Denver South; Ryan Blodgett, Senior, Golden; Quincy Bryant, Senior, Mitchell; Luis Carreon, Senior, Rifle; Orion Clay, Senior, Durango; Alex Hawkins, Senior, Vista PEAK Prep; Jake Hornick, Senior, Thompson Valley; Charlie Hovasse, Senior, Lewis-Palmer; Kayle Knuckles, Junior, Valor Christian; Walker Korell, Senior, Mead; Trey McBride, Sophomore, Fort Morgan; Andy Nelson, Senior, Holy Family; Michael Scheid, Senior, Windsor; Braden Shirley, Senior, Pueblo West; Nieyeme Smyer-williams, Sophomore, Pueblo West; Patrick Vasquez, Senior, Fort Lupton.
Class 3A
Colorado Academy’s Justin Bassey is the 3A boys basketball player of the year. (Jeff Tucker/jefferywtucker.zenfolio.com)
Player of the year: Justin Bassey, Colorado Academy
Coach of the year: Mark Engesser, Colorado Springs Christian
| First Team | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | School | Pos. | Year |
| Justin Bassey | Colorado Academy | G | Senior |
| Justin Engesser | Colorado Springs Christian | Junior | |
| Gabe Hegarty | Faith Christian | Senior | |
| Samuel Howard | Colorado Springs Christian | Senior | |
| Maximo Medina | Denver Science & Tech Stapleton | SG/PG | Senior |
| Second Team | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | School | Pos. | Year |
| Ryan Brubacher | Alamosa | SF | Junior |
| Marco Garcia | Alamosa | PF | Senior |
| Christian Hyatt | Colorado Academy | G | Senior |
| Ellis Jones | DSST: Green Valley Ranch | G | Senior |
| Jesus Martinez | The Pinnacle | P | Senior |
| John Parker | Grand Valley | PG/SG | Senior |
Honorable mention: Briar Erskine, Senior, Pagosa Springs; Karl Giesselman, Senior, Bennett; Brad Lutz, Senior, Middle Park; Conner Martin, Junior, Strasburg; Josh Mohammed, Senior, James Irwin; Ben Pratt, Senior, Frontier Academy; Lucas Rodholm, Junior, Manitou Springs; Josh VanVleet, Senior, Liberty Common; Jimmy Velten, Senior, St. Mary’s; Robert Williams, Junior, Sheridan; Will Willis, Junior, Lutheran; Peter Wilson, Senior, Colorado Springs Christian.
Class 2A
Sanford’s Miles Caldon is the 2A boys basketball player of the year. (Jeff Tucker/jefferywtucker.zenfolio.com)
Player of the year: Miles Caldon, Sanford
Coach of the year: Rhett Larsen, Sanford
| First Team | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | School | Pos. | Year |
| Miles Caldon | Sanford | SG | Senior |
| Chance Canty | Sanford | PF | Senior |
| Tanner Ervin | Resurrection Christian | G | Junior |
| Jesus Loya | Holyoke | G | Senior |
| Tyler Woodhams | Sedgwick County | Senior | |
| Second Team | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | School | Pos. | Year |
| Luke Fick | Resurrection Christian | G | Senior |
| Jason George | Simla | F | Senior |
| Connor Hale | Rye | SG/PG | Senior |
| Wyatt Hayes | Ignacio | PG | Senior |
| Morgan Murray | Ellicott | PG/G | Senior |
Honorable mention: Devonte Chartier-Holmes, Senior, Burlington; Bradley Clabey, Sophomore, Crowley County; Nathaniel Cook, Senior, Evangelical Christian; Eric Logan, Senior, Soroco; Cole McKinley, Senior, Sedgwick County; Ivan Mendoza, Senior, West Grand; Jonathan Montanez, Senior, Rocky Ford; Griffen Peterson, Senior, Sanford; Dagan Rienks, Junior, Paonia; Cole Rouse, Junior, Highland; Matt Thieman, Senior, Simla; Taylor Walters, Senior, Paonia; Wyatt Workman, Senior, Haxtun.
Class 1A
Fleming’s Jaxon King is the 1A boys basketball player of the year. (Jack Eberhard/JacksActionShots.com)
Player of the year: Jaxon King, Fleming
Coach of the year: Thomas Hessler, Fleming
| First Team | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | School | Pos. | Year |
| Gray Hill | Shining Mountain | F/F | Senior |
| Jaxon King | Fleming | G | Junior |
| Blake Meredith | Fleming | F | Senior |
| Caleb Preston | Ouray | Senior | |
| Yaniel Vidal | Holly | Junior | |
| Second Team | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | School | Pos. | Year |
| Sigi Avalos | Holly | Junior | |
| Jordan Cothran | Rocky Mountain Lutheran | Senior | |
| Christian Dellamaestra | Wiley | Junior | |
| Kendall Pelton | Cheyenne Wells | Junior | |
| Joey Stahley | Fleming | G | Senior |
| Alex Vandenbark | Fleming | F | Junior |
Honorable mention: Chase Boulter, Senior, Gilpin County; Durham Clark, Senior, Edison; Cody Dalton, Senior, Hanover; Caden Eastin, Senior, Wiley; Jordan Ernst, Senior, Dove Creek; Eric Frank, Senior, Edison; Ravi Inmon, Junior, Ouray; Brad Johnson, Junior, Kit Carson; Antun Maricevic, Senior, Longmont Christian; Braulio Martinez, Senior, Hanover; Eli Sievert, Senior, Rocky Mountain Lutheran; Brett Wilson, Senior, South Baca.