
The All-Colorado boys basketball team, from left: Josh Adams, Cory Calvert, coach Dick Katte, Dominique Collier and Josh Scott. Not pictured: Wesley Gordon.
Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post
2012 Denver Post and MaxPreps
All-Colorado Boys Basketball TeamPlayer of the year: Josh Scott, Lewis-Palmer
Coach of the year: Dick Katte, Denver Christian
Class 5A All-StatePlayer of the year: Cory Calvert, Chaparral
Coach of the year: Rob Johnson, Chaparral
First teamJosh Adams, Chaparral, 6-1, Sr.; Cory Calvert, Chaparral, 6-2, Sr.; Dominique Collier, Denver East, 6-1, So.;
Austin Haldorson, Highlands Ranch, 6-9, Sr.;
Shane Jensen, Arapahoe, 6-7, Sr.
Second teamDrew Bridges, Fruita Monument, 6-4, Sr.;
Carlton Hurst, Aurora Central, 6-2, Jr.;
Zach Kocur, Arapahoe, 6-3, Sr.;
Shane O'Neill, Fairview, 6-2, Sr.;
Tanner Samson, Regis Jesuit, 6-4. Sr.
Honorable mentionBrandon Applehans, Standley Lake, Sr.; Nick Carpinello, Columbine, Sr.; Mitch Carter, Mountain Vista, Jr.; Chase Duben, Ralston Valley, Sr.; Eric Garcia, Grandview, Jr.; Nick Gauna, Cherry Creek, Sr.; Tim Haas, Arapahoe, Sr.; Brent Jackson, Fountain-Fort Carson, Sr.; Brandon Malone, Chaparral, So.; Jason McClellan, Poudre, Sr.; Abdullah Musleh, Dakota Ridge, Sr.; Jonathan Newsom, Hinkley, Sr.; Jeremiah Paige, Rangeview, So.; Josh Perkins, Regis Jesuit, So.; Kaileb Rodriquez, ThunderRidge, Sr.; Zach Rusk, ThunderRidge, Jr.; Jon Snow, Columbine, Jr.; J.T. Travis, Pine Creek, Sr.; Gabriel Valdez, Lincoln, Jr.; Alex Welsh, Pomona, Sr.; Treshawn Wilford, Eaglecrest, Jr.
Class 4A All-StatePlayer of the year: Josh Scott, Lewis-Palmer
Coach of the year: Russ McKinstry, Lewis-Palmer
First teamJosh Scott, Lewis-Palmer 6-9, Sr.; Wesley Gordon, Sierra, 6-8, Sr.;
Jourdan Hunter, Kennedy, 6-0, Sr.;
Luke Stratman, D'Evelyn, 6-0, Jr.;
Xavier Talton, Sterling, 6-2, Sr.
Second teamChase Foster, Valor Christian, 6-5, So.;
Max McCaffrey, Valor Christian, 6-3, Sr.;
Jordan Scott, Lewis-Palmer, 6-6, Jr.;
Justin Smith, Lewis-Palmer, 6-5, Jr.;
Austin Wood, Broomfield, 5-10, Sr.
Honorable mentionLucas Adams, Frederick, Jr.; Canyon Barry, Cheyenne Mountain, Sr.; Rajohn Dixon, Alameda, Sr.; Jamel Crocker, Englewood, Sr.; Dylan Cunningham, Roosevelt, Sr.; Nathan Hawley, Montrose, Sr.; Stone Hoone, Discovery Canyon, Sr.; Logun Javernick, Canon City, So.; Nate McGinley, Centaurus, Sr.; Mike McGraw, Glenwood Springs, Sr.; Sergio Lara, Skyview, So.; Jalen Little, Sierra, Sr.; Matt Menard, D'Evelyn, Sr.; Garrett Miller, Pueblo West, Sr.; Nick Ongarato, Broomfield, Sr.; Richie Perea, Wasson, Jr.; Eric Rayer, Coronado, Sr.; Josh Smith, Sand Creek, Jr.; Austin Sparks, Valor Christian, Jr.; Austin Rickard, Golden, Jr.; Henry Sebesta, Niwot, Sr.; Ryan Stephan, Green Mountain, Sr.; Kevin Trujillo, Pueblo Central, Sr.; Sherron Wilson, Sierra, So.
Class 3A All-StatePlayer of the year: Nathan Rindel, Faith Christian
Coach of the year: Andrew Hasz, Faith Christian
First teamJoe Dellenbach, Valley, 6-6, Sr.;
Nate Engesser, Colorado Springs Christian, 6-3, Sr.;
Jesse Megyeri, Manitou Springs, 6-0, Sr.;
Nathan Rindels, Faith Christian, 6-2, Sr.;
Tanner Sschmidt, Valley, 6-7, Sr.
Second teamEric Goedde, Peak to Peak, 6-2, Sr.;
Rosalio Pimentell, Manual, 6-2, Sr.;
Austin Roark, Aspen, 6-7, Sr.;
Tyson Ross, Pagosa Springs, 6-0, Sr.;
Tanner Stuhr, Holy Family, 6-4, Sr.
Honorable mentionBritton Abbott, Eaton, Jr.; Justin Akes, The Pinnacle, Sr.; Kyle Broekhuis, Colorado Springs Christian, Sr.; Darik Brown, Coal Ridge, Sr.; Taylor Carlson, Olathe, Sr.; Cedric Collinge, Valley, Jr.; Dai'Vante Collins, Manual, Sr.; Sean Durck, The Classical Academy, Sr.; Tieran Dysert, The Pinnacle, Sr.; Billy Lane, Kent Denver, Jr.; Kain Lucero Pagosa Springs, Jr.; Jordan Madrid-Andrews, Bishop Machebeuf, Sr.; Aaron Malvern, Manitou Springs, Sr.; Drew Matsushima, Valley, Sr.; Derek McCartney, Faith Christian, Sr.; Reed Merritt, Eaton, Sr.; Justin Miller, Sheridan, Sr.; Antonio Murdock, Bishop Machebeuf, Sr.; Austin Reiher, Eaton, Sr.; James Rutt, The Academy, Sr.; Chris Sandoval, Dolores Huerta, Sr.; Khalid Shareef, Manual, Sr.; Bryson Sharpley, Jefferson Academy, So.; Trever Smith, Grand Valley, Sr.; Bailey Tills, Kent Denver, Sr.
Class 2A All-StatePlayer of the year: Austin Lefebre, Denver Christian
Coach of the year: Dick Katte, Denver Christian
First teamJonny Foote, Lutheran, 6-1, Sr.;
Josh Mondt, Resurrection Christian, 5-11, Sr.;
Austin Lefebre, Denver Christian, 6-5, Sr.;
Gavin Liggett, Limon, 5-10, So.;
Alex Terpstra, Denver Christian, 6-4, Jr.
Second teamEthan Abello, Peyton, 6-2, Jr.;
Brady Baer, Akron, 6-1, So.;
Taylor Risner, Wiggins, 6-3, Sr.;
Wyatt Simon, Resurrection Christian, 5-10, Jr.;
Cooper Smith, Meeker, 6-4, Sr.
Honorable mentionReid Baumgartner, Holyoke, Sr.; Brandon Book, Swink, So.; Jason Brown, Limon, Sr.; Josiah Christian, La Veta, Sr.; Jared Clarkson, Akron, Fr.; Stetson Corman, Burlington, Sr.; Chandley Dohe, Limon, Jr.; Jake Eikleberry, Byers, Sr.; Travis Gore, West Grand, Sr.; Nick Highberger, Rye, Sr.; Josh Jarvies, Sanford, Sr.; Paul Laliberte, Hayden, Jr.; Matthew McGinley, Heritage Christian, Jr.; Dion Oakes, Sargent, Sr.; Shane Portis-Richmond, Ignacio, Sr.; Isaac Selden, Custer County, Sr.; Murphy Steele, Nederland, Sr.; Kaleb Stephens, Del Norte, Sr.; Bryan Wallman, Resurrection Christian, Sr.
Class 1A All-StatePlayer of the year: Jaxon Meardon, Walsh
Coach of the year: Matt Lucero, Sierra Grande
First teamBrye Brunelle, Pawnee, 6-2, Jr.;
Jaxon Meardon, Walsh, 6-3, Sr.;
Weston Meardon, Walsh, 6-3, Sr.; Joel Edler, Caliche, 6-4, Sr.; Tyson Weingardt, Caliche, 5-8, Sr.
Second teamColin Cantwell, Shining Mountain, 6-1, Jr.;
Teddy Grundy, Plateau Valley, 6-3, Sr.;
Ricardo Howard, Sierra Grande, 5-10, Jr.;
Nick Rushing, Norwood, 5-9, Sr.;
Tomas Vigil, Sierra Grande, 6-1, Jr.
Honorable mentionSaul Baker, Springfield, Sr.; Andrew Bremner, Shining Mountain, Jr.; Michael Crane, Springfield, Sr.; Jorge Cruz, Stratton, Sr.; Josh Fiscus, Peetz, So.; Kyle Gandee, Caliche, Jr.; Fernando Hernandez, Vail Christian, Sr.; James Kelly, Community Christian, Jr.; Dustin Jenkins, Simla, Sr. Avery Marzolof, Hi-Plains, So.; Paul McGuire, Jim Elliot, Sr.; Juniper Pearson-Good, Moffat, Sr.; Kyle Pierce, Haxtun, Sr.; Chris Randall, Gilpin County, Sr.; Morgan Rummel, Norwood, So.; Matthew Sanders, Cheyenne Wells, So.; Tanner Serrato, Fleming, Jr.; Kevin Shoemaker, Pawnee, Sr.; Trevor Thompson, Stratton, So.; Tyler Vandenbark, Fleming, Jr.