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Boys Basketball

The 2020 GameTimeCT All-State Boys Basketball First Team

Joe Morelli | April 6, 2020

  • Team
  • MattKnowling
  • MichaelWilson
  • DonovanClingan
  • TaZhonDaniels
  • JustinDavis
  • MasonJackson
  • ZachLaput
  • LukeMcGarrity
  • CoreyMcKeithan
  • MalcolmNewman
  • AmirSpears
  • KazellStewart
  • LorenzoWashington
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                              The 2020 GameTimeCT All-State Boys Basketball team. Compiled by Joe Morelli. Photos by Hearst Connecticut Media and were submitted. Designed by Pete Paguaga and Sean Patrick Bowley.

                              Boys Basketball All-State Lineups

                              FIRST TEAM

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                              Player of the Year

                              Matt Knowling

                              East Catholic, Senior, Forward

                              Stats: The 6-4 guard/forward averaged 24 points, eight rebounds and six assists per game for the Eagles, the CCC tournament champions. Scored over 1,000 career points. Team finished 23-1 and was ranked No. 1 heading into the Division I state tournament. Finished with a 101-5 career record.

                              Honors: All-CCC and coaches all-state selection. Selected to play in both the CHSCA and JCC Schoolboy/Schoolgirl Classic. Game MVP in the GHPA Invitational.

                              Off the court: Compiled a 4.0 GPA. High honors every marking period.

                              Up next: Will play at Yale next season.

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                              Coach of the Year

                              Michael Wilson

                              Naugatuck

                              Stats: Led the Greyhounds to a 22-1 record, including the school’s first Naugatuck Valley League tournament championship since 1969. The 19 regular-season victories are the most in school history. Has a 117-96 overall mark in 10 seasons at his alma mater, where he is the all-time leading scorer.

                              Previously: Played at both Rider and St. Francis (N.Y.), then was an assistant coach at St. Francis before returning to his alma mater. Former GTCT/Register all-state selection while at Naugatuck (1999).

                               

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                              Donovan Clingan

                              Bristol Central, Sophomore, Center

                              Stats: The 7-foot center averaged 24.8 points, 17.2 rebounds and 6.4 blocks for the Rams. Also shot 66 percent from the floor. Finished two points shy of tying the single-season scoring record. Has scored 1000 career points and has over 750 career rebounds.

                              Honors: All-CCC and coaches all-state selection.

                              Off the court: Honor roll student every quarter.

                              Up next: Already has offers from UConn, Georgetown, Syracuse, UMass and Providence.

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                              Ta’Zhon Daniels

                              Hillhouse, Senior, Guard

                              Stats: The 5-9 guard averaged 15 points, six assists, five rebounds and three steals per game for the Academics. 

                              Honors: Two-time All-Area and All-SCC First Team selection. Coaches all-state pick. 

                              Up next: Will play at Albertus Magnus next year.

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                              Justin Davis

                              Crosby, Senior, Guard

                              Stats: The 5-11 guard and captain averaged 29 points, six rebounds and four assists per game for the Bulldogs. Scored over 1,302 career points, including 48 in one game. 

                              Honors: All-NVL and coaches all-state selection. Finn Award recipient as the top senior in Waterbury. Donahue Award recipient as the top senior in the NVL. Chosen to play in both the CHSCA All-Star Festival and the JCC Schoolboy/Schoolgirl Classic.

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                              Mason Jackson

                              NFA, Junior, Guard/Forward

                              Stats: The 6-5 swingman averaged 20.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.3 steals per game for the ECC Division I champions, one of two undefeated teams. Shot 55 percent from the floor. Also had 65 assists and 52 steals. Has 968 career points.

                              Honors: All-ECC Division I selection. ECC Division I tournament MVP. Coaches all-state pick.

                              Off the court: Helps conduct basketball clinics at both elementary and middle schools.

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                              Zach Laput

                              Notre Dame-West Haven, Senior, Guard

                              Stats: The 6-4 guard averaged 22 points, 12 rebounds and four steals per game for the Green Knights, the SCC regular season champion. Finished with 983 career points and led Notre Dame to a 40-8 SCC record over the past three seasons.

                              Honors: SCC Player of the Year. Two-time All-SCC First Team selection. Coaches all-state pick. Chosen to play in the CHSCA All-Star Festival and the JCC Schoolboy/Schoolgirl Classic.

                              Off the court: National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, Mu Theta Alpha Honor Society, Peer Counselor

                              Up next: Will play at Bentley next season.

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                              Luke McGarrity

                              Ridgefield, Senior, Guard

                              Stats: The 6-2 guard averaged 18.1 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game for the FCIAC regular-season and tournament champions, the best season in school history at 21-2. Shot 52 percent from the floor and 45 percent from 3-point range. Only Ridgefield player to play in all three FCIAC tournament finals, all wins.

                              Honors: Two-year captain was FCIAC Player of the Year, All-FCIAC First team and All-FCIAC Tournament Team selection. Selected to CHSCA Senior All Star game. Coaches all-state pick.

                              Off the court: Tyler Ugolyn Award recipient, recognizing exemplary character and sportsmanship on and off the court. Honor roll student is a member of the National Honor Society. Holland Division Basketball Coordinator for children with special needs. Lion’s Heart Community Service Group Vice President and Torchbearer Award.

                              Up next: Will play at Union next season.

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                              Corey McKeithan

                              Windsor, Senior, Guard

                              Stats: The 6-0 guard averaged 26 points, four rebounds and three assists per game for the Warriors, who did not drop a single in-state game during the regular season. Hit the deciding shot in the final seconds to hand East Catholic its only loss. Scored over 1,000 career points. 

                              Honors: Four-time All-CCC selection. Two-time All-State and coaches all-state pick. 

                              Up next: Will play at Rider next season.

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                              Malcolm Newman

                              Trinity Catholic, Senior, Guard

                              Stats: The 6-2 combo guard averaged 16 points and 3.7 assists once becoming eligible after transferring from Iona Prep. Went 12-1 in the 13 games he played in, only losing in the FCIAC tournament final. Averaged 60 percent from two-point range, 47.2 percent from three-point range.

                              Honors: Named to All-FCIAC Tournament Team. 

                              Off the court: Has a 3.8 GPA.

                              Up next: Will play at Drew next season.

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                              Amir Spears

                              Windsor, Senior, Guard

                              Stats: The 6-2 guard averaged 20 points, 10 assists, five rebounds and four steals per game for the Warriors, who did not drop a single in-state game during the regular season. Scored over 1,000 career points.

                              Honors: Two-time All-State selection. Three-time All-CCC and coaches all-state pick.

                              Off the court: Honor roll student.

                              Up next: Receiving interest from North Texas, Fairfield and St. Peter’s among others. Also considering a post-graduate season.

                              ♦♦♦

                              Kazell Stewart

                              Prince Tech, Senior, Forward

                              Stats: The 6-4 forward averaged 25.4 points, 11.5 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 3.9 steals and 3.0 blocks. Finished career with  1,827 points and 1,138 rebounds.

                              Honors: Three-time All-CTC selection. Two-time coaches all-state pick. GHPA Invitational Game MVP.

                              ♦♦♦

                              Lorenzo Washington

                              Sacred Heart, Junior, Guard

                              Stats: The 6-0 guard averaged 24.5 points, 5.1 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 4.0 steals per game for the NVL regular-season champions. Shot 50 percent from 2-point range and 45 percent from 3-point range, including a 9-for-11 performance against Kennedy.

                              Honors: All-NVL and coaches all-state selection. 

                              Off the court: High honor roll student and member of the National Honor Society. Works at a daycare.

                              About Joe Morelli

                              Joe Morelli is the schools sports editor for New Haven Register and GameTimeCT. Email him at jmorelli@nhregister.com

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