The season is over and now we spend our time talking about MLB opening day, who got snubbed on all-state, what day Pineapple Whip officially opens and if it is yet socially acceptable to disown friends that wear Chacos (it is). While all-district, all-conference and all-state honors are cool, here is the real list that everyone wants to know.
So, enjoy the 4th Annual #All-Stars and awards.
#letsgetitstarted (Best Pregame Ritual): Isaac Johnson, Kickapoo – We can all agree that people dab wayyyyyy too much, but Johnson shooting the bow and arrow into his dab was pretty cool. It is helped by the fact the Kickapoo bench got behind hot, launching arrows at Johnson following 3s.
#youknowwhyimhere (Best Hospitality Room): Mansfield – Cabool has typically been the favorite here, but the ladies at Mansfield turned the district tournament into Thanksgiving; I needed a cot and a pillow after eating. Oh, and they had something called Mountain Dew Apple Crisp which is the single most delectable thing I’ve ever had.
#zerochill (Best Student Section): Kickapoo and Ozark – Kickapoo won 2016-17 with the F.A.B. theme and there was always an abundance of yellow at nearly every game. Ozark had one of the more intimidating student sections. The Krazos came with plenty of shade to sling at opposing players and the blackout was intimidating and always made me feel welcome (see what I did there). Both helped create an excellent atmosphere, part of the reason both teams were undefeated at home.
#monmouthstyle (Most Lit Bench): Reeds Spring – The Wolves were one of the best in terms of staying engaged while not in the game and as we saw that enthusiasm was contagious and led to Reeds Spring enjoying one of its best seasons in a decade. Of course they did the free throw dab, but these guys were just genuinely excited to see each other do well. Very cool to see.
#posterchild (Best Dunk): Chase Allen vs. Branson/ Niekie Thomas-Fontleroy vs. The World – This was one of the tougher picks, so why not give it to them both? Allen and Kie have a reel of bodies they have caught and this year was no different. Chase caught an unsuspecting Pirate in a decision to jump that he regretted immediately. Picking your favorite Kie dunk is like picking your favorite donuts at Hurts; they’re all good. But, NTF had a couple of playoff jams that won’t be soon forgotten. Enjoy the video and run it back because these dunks were that good.
Highlight of the night: Niekie Thomas-Fontleroy throws down the one handed slam for @PooBasketball pic.twitter.com/vgTgEzv7iy
— Andrew Kauffman (@A_Kauff) March 18, 2016
#SCTop10 (Play of the Year): Rane Bateman vs. Springfield Catholic – Who does this? Bateman made his way on SportsCenter for this ridiculous shot and it is still pinned to his Twitter timeline. I would do that same, it was ridiculous. It’s not like they were tied, Marionville trailed Catholic 50-48 when he let that ball go. The best part of the video is his double head-nod following the shot.
Here's the Sports Center Top 10 Video. @SportsCenter Also Shoutout to @BBMRedus for recovering the video!!ðð»ð¥ð¦ ð¯ð pic.twitter.com/PA5qCzyfE0
— RANEMAKER (@RaneBateman) December 16, 2015
#uncleDrew (Best Scorers)
DJ McNew, Mountain Grove – There is no other way to describe DJ than “Melo”; few people in the Ozarks are better at taking and making tough shots. On the perimeter, in the post, off the dribble or spotting up, McNew wasn’t opposed to giving you the business anywhere on the court and if you weren’t careful he might try to dunk on you. The back-to-back SCA POY averaged 20 PPG for the Panthers.
Jared Ridder, Kickapoo – This kid is a special, special breed of basketball player. He’s 6-foot-7, can post, take you off the dribble and has limitless range. He’s in rare air in terms of how good he is and how he is being evaluated by national services. He’s already in the top 150 of his class and climbing. He averaged 20 PPG for the Class 5 runner-up and the scary part is he’s only going to get better. It’s not hype if it’s justified and this kid is legit.
Monty Johal, Glendale – Speaking of buckets, Johal even plays like Uncle Drew. He’s slick and scores at all three levels. The 6-foot-2 sophomore combo guard nearly broke Glendale’s single-season scoring record (724 points) by dropping more than 25 PPG, including a season-high 41 against Lebanon. Dorial Green-Beckham’s SPS scoring record is in serious jeopardy.
Christian Brown, Rogersville – He is one of the only guys in the Ozarks that has an NBA-type game, meaning he takes and makes shots that most high school kids just can’t. Brown averaged 19.3 PPG for the Wildcats and that came with each team knowing that had to stop him every game. He scored 1,577 career points, making him the highest scoring Brown in the family.
Kyle Cavanaugh, Fair Grove – People in the Mid-Lakes are definitely ready for this kid to be gone. Cavanaugh scored 20-plus 17 times this year, including a season-high 38 points against Hollister. For those doubting, he had 17 against Kickapoo and 26 against Republic so it’s not a small school thing, he was giving buckets to everyone. Oh, he also shot 53% from the field, knocked down 56 3s, and finished the season with 670 points.
Ayden Henry, Thayer – Not many players have scored more points than Henry’s 1,145 in the last two seasons. The 6-foot-1 senior again averaged 20 PPG with 14 20-point games and a season-high 38 points coming against rival MV-BT/Liberty. Few were better at getting to the line than Henry as well (209 attempts in 2015-16).
Julius Walker, Greenwood – If he went to a bigger school we would be talking about him all the time. Walker is special because of the variety of ways he can score. The 6-foot-4 junior averaged 25 PPG and 9 RPG despite frequently seeing double teams and junk defenses. Walker has scored 1,436 career points, 1,210 of which have come in the last two seasons.
#StephCurrywiththeshot (Best Shooters)
Joe Johnson, Waynesville – The four-year starter went out with a bang for Chris Pilz, averaging 19 PPG and leading the Tigers to a district championship. He also rewarded Coach Pilz for giving him the green light, knocking down 40% of his 3-point attempts and shooting a blistering 87% from the free throw line.
Logan Thomazin, Walnut Grove – He’s one of the best baseball players in the Ozarks, but this year no one in Missouri shot it better than Logan Thomazin. Just a sophomore, Thomazin’s 139 3s is the third highest total in state history. He averaged nearly 24 PPG this season and while he had one of the greenest lights in Missouri, he still managed to shoot 40% from deep.
Garrett Kesterson, Fair Grove – Kesterson is an anomaly because he’s a 6-foot-3 2-guard. But, he’s also one of the best shooters in state history. No joke. His junior year saw him average 19.9 PPG, 5.8 RPG and 2 SPG, which should have earned him all-state honors. He could have been on several lists, but he made this team because he knocked down 102 3s, shooting 44% from deep. He’s one of the only guys in the Ozarks to shoot 50-40-80 and he had 12 games where he made at least four 3s. He will enter his senior year just 107 3s away from setting a new state record for career triples.
Cade Coffmann, Mountain Grove – He was arguably the best sixth man in the Ozarks and a key reason why Mountain Grove was able to make a Final Four run. The kid is also strapped with an absolute burner and a green light. He averaged 10.6 PPG and hit more than 70 3s, shooting 45% from deep, including scoring 15 points off the bench against Whitfield in the Class 3 Third Place Game. He’s a prime candidate for a breakout season next year.
Quinn Nelson, Ozark – Nelson also came off the bench with a green light and it worked out pretty well for the Tigers. The 6-foot-2 sophomore averaged 9.7 PPG off the bench and if he gets his feet set it’s over. He went 66-for-139 (48%) from deep this year and shot 52% from the field overall. He will be a major player in the COC for the next two years.
Bryce Krueger, Bolivar – The only guy to make more 3s in a single-season in program history than Bryce Krueger was former standout Preston Guiot. Krueger knocked down 81 3s, which is impressive in itself, but the fact that he shot 41% from deep is unreal. His 1,272 career points are fifth most in program history.
Mitchell Coiner, Republic – The 6-foot junior took 204 shots this season and 164 of them were 3s. But, when you shoot it the way he does then it is okay. Coiner connected on 60 3s this season, which was a team-high. He accounted for nearly 50% for the Tigers 3-point production as a team.
Jakob Partee, Clever – Partee is a rare monster because at 6-foot-6 and packing one of the best jumpers in the Ozarks he’s nearly indefensible. The SWCL POY averaged 19.8 PPG while shooting better than 50% from the field, 41% from 3 and 87% from the foul line.
#mouseinthehouse (Best Bigs)
Chase Allen & Christian Bundy, Nixa – Numbers don’t really tell the entire story with these two, but when you watch them play it sinks in just how imposing these two are. Every team had to pack the paint because if you try to play them one-on-one in the post you’re likely going to give up a bucket and/or a foul. Allen was the COC Large POY and an all-state selection while Bundy could very well follow in his shoes next year. They combined to shoot 64% from the field and lead Nixa to another 20-win season.
Brandon Emmert, Bolivar – There wasn’t a better big in the Ozarks this year than the 6-foot-6, 240lb junior. He’s a D-1 football prospect, but his 17.5 PPG, 7.8 RPG and 1.4 BPG, while shooting 62% from the field. He was really good against good competition too; 28-10 against Aurora, 17-14 against Nixa and 25-10 against Kickapoo. He will enter his senior season 570 points and 185 rebounds from all-time Bolivar records, which is roughly what he’s averaged over his last two seasons.
Keaton Tillack, School of the Ozarks – The 6-foot-4 senior led S of O to its best season in program history, leading the Patriots in scoring (16.7 PPG) and rebounding (7.1 RPG). Tillack, also an all-state hurdler, shot 58% from the field and 81% from the line.
Logan Bader, Aurora – The All-Big 8 selection commanded double teams all year because of his athleticism and versatility in the post. He averaged 17 PPG and 8.5 RPG for the Dawgs, showing the ability to turn and face or score with his back to the basket.
Max Malone, Norwood – The name “Karl” might be more fitting. The senior forward developed into a monster on the block, averaging 17 PPG and 12 RPG for the Pirates this year. Malone also flashed the ability to step out and shoot the ball from the perimeter, knocking down 35% of his 3s.
Clay Gayman, Nevada – We don’t see much of him around here, but few bigs had a better season than Gayman. The 6-foot-5 sophomore feasted this year, averaging 20 PPG, 13 RPG and 4 BPG with 16 double-doubles; all team-highs. He works in the post but can even step out and shoot the 3.
Kaleb Minica, Weaubleau – I had a coach tell me that he was the hardest working big man he’s ever seen. Like ever. The numbers back it up too. The 6-foot-3 senior led the Ozarks with a Dennis Rodman-like 16.1 RPG, to go along with 18.9 PPG on 57% FG shooting. He finished the season with 26 double-doubles, including a pair of 20-20 games.
#controlingthechaos (Best Point Guards)
Kobe Wands, Rolla – Few players in the state played the position better than Wands did this year. He’s Rolla’s all-time leader in assists and third all-time leading scorer, but this year he did a ton of both, averaging 19.7 PPG, 6 APG and 2.7 SPG. Wands was nearly impossible to contain off the dribble, but he also knocked down 55 3s, shooting 41% from the land of plenty.
Isaac Johnson, Kickapoo – Well, Missouri State missed the boat again. He is Kameron Bundy 2.0, but the difference is Johnson is a better shooter than Bundy was at this stage in his career. Johnson led the Chiefs in assists and steals and was never opposed to taking and making a big shot. He can score at all three levels and he clamps up on the defensive end. I love his game; Drury got a steal and arguably the most talented senior point guard in Missouri.
Shahn Clark, Hillcrest – He missed the beginning of the season, but as he continues to mature, so does his game. The Hornets were a much better team with him on the floor, obviously. His numbers aren’t crazy (10 PPG, 5.6 APG and 1.2 SPG) but the 6-foot-1 junior is insanely talented and makes big plays, including a game-winning steal and layup against Rogersville in districts.
Payton Guiot, Webb City – If you told people that Webb City would beat Nixa and Ozark in basketball this year they might have thought you were crazy, but Guiot helped lead a resurgent Webb City bunch to a district championship averaging 12.4 PPG and 6.7 APG. He’s going to have a chance to be as good as his brother.
Cade Martin, School of the Ozarks – Martin is one of the best point guards that you probably haven’t heard of. His numbers are good (11.8 PPG, 4.4 APG, 2.1 SPG) but it is his demeanor and ability to run an offense that set him apart. Oh, the 5-foot-9 senior also shot 55% from the field, 46% from 3 and had a 2.84:1 assists-to-turnover ratio.
Cole Thomas, Bradleyville – He is going to go down as one of the best to ever play at Bradleyville. The 5-foot-9 senior capped his career by putting on a clinic every night, leading the Eagles in scoring (20.9 PPG), assists (4.8 APG) and steals (3.7 SPG). Thomas ends his career with 46 games of 20 or more points and a stellar line of 1,905 points, 416 assists and 355 steals.
Seth Viebrock, Nixa – Jay Osborne has had some really special guards in his time at Nixa, but Viebrock is putting his name in that category. The 5-foot-10 junior was steady this year, averaging 11.2 PPG, 4.4 APG and 2.2 SPG for the 25-win Eagles. The All-COC selection also shot 49% from the field, 49% from 3 and 80% from the line.
#PerryEllis (Good Seniors)
Niekie Thomas-Fontleroy, Kickapoo – Kie was a human-highlight reel all year, but there is much more to his game than just yamming on people. When engaged, 6-foot-1 guard is one of the best in the Ozarks. This year he shot 56% from the field and 38% from 3. He scored 35 points in his two Final Four games, shooting 12-for-19 from the field.
Alex Derryberry, Carthage – Carthage has fallen on some tough times but Derryberry was still an absolute stud at the point. He led the team in nearly every major state category, averaging 17.2 PPG, 4.1 APG and 2.9 SPG. The scary part is he shot 53% from the field and 41% from 3.
Colin Gimlin, Sparta – Larry Brown’s Sparta team exceeded expectations and nearly stole the SWCL title and Gimlin was a key cog. The senior forward did it inside and out, leading the Trojans in scoring (19.4 PPG) and rebounding (7.1 RPG) while shooting 57% from the field and 37% from 3.
Kyland Hewett-Newbill, Ozark – His game is silky smooth, to the point that it almost looks like he’s not playing hard, but then you look up and he has 20. He was excellent off the dribble this year and at his best down the stretch, scoring 20 or more in six of his final 13 games, including 25 against Glendale, 23 against Branson and 23 against Kickapoo to end his career.
Kobe Meade, Salem – SCA coaches will be glad to see this kid leaving. Meade is a 2-guard that had the ability to score… and do everything else. He led the team in scoring (19 PPG), rebounding (6.8 RPG) and steals (2.5 SPG) while shooting 40% from 3 and 81% from the line.
Ryan Ward, Hartville – Not many kids score 2,000 career points, which is a testament to just how good Ward was and how many games he played. At Newburg he had to try to carry the load without receiving much help and a move to Hartville allowed the Ozarks to see just how good he is. The Class 2 POY averaged 20 PPG for the Eagles this year while shooting 42% from 3 and frequently having to guard the opponents’ best interior player despite giving up several inches. He scored 26 points in the state semifinals on 11-for-12 shooting and followed that up with a 15-9 state title game against the massive front line of Iberia.
Ben Weinreis, Ash Grove – It’s kind of hard to imagine Ash Grove not having Ben Weinreis suiting up. The 6-foot-3 senior capped his career with another monster season, averaging 22 PPG and 9 RPG for the Pirates. The four-year letterman ends his career with 2,031 points, the third-highest total in program history.
#tripledoublealert (Stat Sheet Stuffers)
Tanner Gold, Crane – They call him “Tud”, but you might as well throw an “S” on the front of that because Gold was just that all season. There wasn’t much he didn’t do this year for Crane, averaging 18.5 PPG, 6.5 APG, 4 RPG and 1.9 SPG. He averaged 24 PPG over his final six games of the season and flirted with a triple-double on a few occasions this year.
Matt Hicks, Macks Creek – To my knowledge, there is only one player walking around the Ozarks with 1,500 points, 750 rebounds and 500 assists and his name is Matt Hicks. The 6-foot-4 combo guard has made a living out of doing everything for the Pirates. This year he averaged 18.5 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 6.5 APG, 2.7 SPG and 1 BPG. Dirty. He finished his career with 18 double-doubles and four triple-doubles, including a 24-18-10 line this year.
Deric Jones, Hartville – Jones continues to be one of the best players that few people know about. He’s 6-foot-1 but athletic enough to play any position, 1-5. And it’s not like he was rolling through just Class 2 teams, Nixa, Republic and Lafayette all struggled with him in one way or another. His 16 PPG and 6 RPG helped Hartville to its first state championship in program history and his best is yet to come.
Dallas Meinders, Walnut Grove – Walnut Grove returns everyone but Meinders, but they will miss him more than many people realize. The crafty lefty averaged 17.6 PPG, 5 RPG, 5 APG and 4 SPG for the Tigers and was best on the big stage, hitting Stanberry up for 35 points on 15-for-22 shooting in the state championship game.
Cory Nicholson, Hermitage – You’ll be hard pressed to find another player that leads his team in rebounding, assists and blocks, but that’s exactly what Nicholson did. The 6-foot-4 senior averaged 11.6 PPG, 8.6 RPG, 5.5 APG, 1.8 BPG and 1.4 SPG and had 10 double-doubles. He came close to several triple-doubles and ends his career with a school-record of four.
Johnny Scott, Bolivar – The fact that he’s in Bolivar’s all-time top 10 in rebounds and assists tells you everything you need to know. Few players were more impactful that the 6-foot-1 senior guard. His 11.5 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 3.5 APG and 1.4 SPG are impressive, as is the fact that he shot 53% from the field. But, Scott also happens to be one of the best defenders in the Ozarks and is one of the few players that can guard 1-5.
#noneforyou (Best Defenders)
Dune Piper, Hartville – There isn’t a better or more tenacious on-ball defender anywhere in Missouri than Dune Piper. The 5-foot-9 junior is the reason Hartville was able to bully nearly everyone they saw, regardless of class. His 4 SPG are impressive, but few were better at sliding over in help defense and drawing charges. He also averaged 10 PPG, 5 RPG and 4.4 APG for the Eagles.
Risten Grady, Forsyth – Grady went from a kid that hadn’t played a ton of basketball to the most imposing defensive paint presence in the Ozarks and that’s no exaggeration. The 6-foot-4 senior led the area in blocks (174) and his career average of 4.3 BPG is 8th all-time in state history. His senior year was incredible, averaging 9.4 PPG, 11.1 RPG and 6.4 BPG.
Adam Taylor, Reeds Spring – The Wolves had one of its best seasons in a long time and Taylor was right in the middle of it all. Literally. The 6-foot-4 senior patrolled the paint on both sides and his play energy was contagious. Taylor’s line of 10.7 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 1.8 BPG and 1.1 SPG is one of the best in the COC Small. Taylor finished with 11 double-doubles this year.
Luke Hardman, Lamar – To understand Luke Hardman, you must first understand that he is a freak of nature in terms of athleticism; he is one of the best football players in Missouri and runs a legit 10.7 100M. The 5-foot-10 junior averaged 2.1 SPG and 1.6 BPG for the Tigers, while also scoring 10.5 PPG and adding 5.9 RPG.
Will Sachs, Glendale – His dad specializes in helping people legally and it apparently runs in the family because Will was the best help defender in the Ozarks this season. The senior forward drew 38 charges, which is tied for the sixth highest single-season total in state history. And that number came despite Sachs missing five games.
Ben Schnelle, Lockwood – The 6-foot-6 senior again owned the paint, leading Lockwood to the SRVC title with his 11 PPG, 13 RPG, 2.1 SPG and 2.2 BPG for the Tigers. Schnelle had more than 150 blocks and 100 steals in the last two seasons.
#letemsleep (Most Underrated Players)
Treydon Rackley, Republic – In two years at Gainesville Rackley scored 668 points and shot 53% from the field. If you expected him to regress after moving over to the COC Large then you have another thing coming. The 6-foot-2 junior picked up where he left off, averaging 12.7 PPG, 6.2 RPG and 1.4 SPG for the resurgent Tigers. Rackley also had no problem locking up defensively, shot 52% from the field and 83% from the line, while also leading the team in blocks and finishing second in assists.
Treye Collins, Mountain Grove – It’s hard to watch Collins and not appreciate his game. He’s not going to score a ton of points, but he makes everyone around him better. The 5-foot-11 guard handed out a team-high 6.1 APG for the Panthers, part of the reason they averaged 72 PPG. The junior combo guard also added 5.7 PPG and 3.7 RPG for Mountain Grove.
Conley Garrison, Bolivar – Last year he was just a shooter, this year he was quietly one of the best guards in the Ozarks. He didn’t shoot it as well as last year, but his all-around game was the best it’s been, averaging 9.5 PPG, 4.3 APG and 1.7 SPG. His shot will come back around next year and he and Emmert will be second only to Ridder-Davis for the best duo in the Ozarks.
Zach Horton, Thayer – The 5-foot-8 senior was one of the more efficient scoring guards in the area this season, averaging 15.2 PPG while shooting 50% from the field and 48% from 3. Horton, who also snagged 2.2 SPG, hit 67 of his 140 3-point attempts (48%).
Storm Price, Spokane – If Storm played almost anywhere else he would be a household name. The 6-foot senior averaged 24.5 PPG and 7 RPG, including a 38-point bomb against Camdenton in the Blue and Gold. That wasn’t an outlier; Price went for 38 against Forsyth, 36 against Galena and 35 against Sparta. He was quietly one of the best shooters in the Ozarks.
Tanner Barnes, Cabool – He’s going to go down as one of the best athletes to ever come through Cabool. The 6-foot-3 senior averaged 19.5 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 2.4 APG and 1.2 SPG this season. He had 14 double-doubles and went for 30-plus four times, despite seeing every kind of defense known to man. He ended his career with 1,641 points.
#justapeek (Breakout Players)
Cam Davis, Kickapoo – Davis got major minutes last year, but this year the 6-foot junior showed why he’s one of the best 2017 prospects in Missouri. He averaged 13.9 PPG and 5 RPG for Kickapoo, including averaging a double-double in the Final Four and often checking National POY Jayson Tatum. He will make another major leap entering his senior year and should command D-1 offers. *cough, Missouri State, cough*
Landon Davis, Sparta – He and Cam aren’t related, but it was essentially the same story. LD3 had a strong junior campaign for Sparta, averaging 18.6 PPG, 4.8 APG, 3.9 RPG and 2.5 SPG. He can play either guard spot and his release is lightning-quick. He has the chance to have a special senior year.
Josh Pruett, MV-BT/Liberty – He’s the most productive high school quarterback in the Ozarks and that athleticism led to him having an impressive year on the court as well. The 6-foot-1 junior more than doubled his scoring averaging this year (11.8 PPG), to go along with 3.9 RPG, 3.4 APG and 1.7 SPG while shooting 57% from the field and 44% from 3. If he ever stays out of foul trouble he will be the best player in the SCA.
Mason Roy, Mansfield – The 5-foot-10 combo guard hasn’t known anything but varsity basketball since hitting high school, but he took his game to another level this year. Roy’s 12.6 PPG, 4 RPG, 4 APG and 2.4 SPG helped lead the Lions to a district championship. He also shot 42% from 3.
Sam Timmons, Lamar – This is another kid that would receive a lot of attention if he lived closer to Springfield. The 6-foot-4 junior was a horse this year, guiding Lamar to a 20-win season with 16.4 PPG, 7.7 RPG and 1.7 BPG. Timmons also shot 61% from the field and his 20-17 line against Hillcrest is a preview into what next year will be.
Jordan Walton, Glendale – It’s a little strange that he’s here considering he had one of the best freshman seasons in SPS history, but the big thing is that Walton proved that he’s much more than just a shooter. He struggled from a confidence standpoint to shoot the ball as well as he did last year, but that didn’t dictate his game and Walton proved he can run the show as a lead guard, averaging 15.8 PPG, 3.7 APG and 3.5 RPG. He’s still only a sophomore…
#thefutureisnow (Best Freshmen)
Dylan Caruso, Mansfield – His brother Jacob was good, but Dylan Caruso has the highest ceiling in the family. The 6-foot-8 freshman was a force immediately, leading Mansfield in scoring (12.6 PPG), rebounding (8.4 RPG) and blocks (3.3 BPG). He shot 55% from the field and finished with eight double-doubles, including 16-11 against Class 2 quarterfinalist Skyline.
Braeden Combs, Nixa – The numbers won’t jump off the page, but just know this kid is special. He showed flashes of being an elite player this year and turned his game up another gear against the likes of Hazelwood Central and Kickapoo. He has the highest ceiling guy on this list, his future will be as bright as he wants it to be.
Tyem Freeman, Hillcrest – He is going to have a chance to be the next big thing at Hillcrest. The 6-foot-3 freshman is insanely athletic and it is not a rare to see him finish in transition with a dunk, regardless of it’s the path is free or not. He averaged 6.4 PPG, 2.3 SPG and 2 APG for the Hornets and first-year coach Joel Brown.
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