Day 2 in Las Vegas

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After a big first day at the Double Pump Spring Classic with a 3-0 record (17U Gold, 16U and 15U divisions), day 2 started pretty rough. With a 3 point loss from the 17U Black team to Regie Theus’s LAX Hoops team, a 16U loss to Double Pump Elite and a 15U loss to the Arizona Aces, it left a lot to be desired in the afternoon session.

In the afternoon, the teams battled hard . . . → Read More: Day 2 in Las Vegas

Day 1 at the Spring Classic

It’s the first day of the Double Pump Spring Classic in Las Vegas. Most Idaho clubs started their days early, some leaving for Sin City as early as 4:30 AM.

In this year’s field from Idaho are Idaho Select (17U Gold, 16U and 15U), Boise Flight (17U Silver and 16U) and Boise Slam (17U Silver).

Idaho Select Black (17U Gold) opened with Nevada Hoop Stars. The guys came out a little sluggish after the 10 . . . → Read More: Day 1 at the Spring Classic

Idaho All-State Teams

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Congratulations to the 7 Idaho Select players that were named to the Idaho All-State teams this year, including 2 Players of the Year. There were also two out of state Idaho Select players that were chosen to their respective all-state teams, making a total of 9 Idaho Select players that were recognized for their talents.

Wahl was named the 1A-D2 Player of the Year and Nygaard was selected as the 2A Player of the . . . → Read More: Idaho All-State Teams

Nebeker named Idaho Gatorade Player of the Year

Nebeker, holding his Idaho All Star MVP trophy, is the ninth Idaho Select player to win the Gatorade Idaho Player of the Year award

Nebeker, holding his Idaho All Star MVP trophy, is the ninth Idaho Select player to win the Gatorade Idaho Player of the Year award

Today, Gatorade announced that Melba’s Joey Nebeker was selected as their 2011-12 Idaho Boys Basketball Player of the Year.

Nebeker, who was recently selected as the Idaho All Star Game MVP in Coeur d’ Alene, is the ninth Idaho Select player to win the award since 2000.

Download the Gatorade . . . → Read More: Nebeker named Idaho Gatorade Player of the Year

District III All Conference Teams

5A Southern Idaho Conference

First Team – Aaron Maffey

Second Team – David Trompke

Honorable Mention – Grant Saetrum, Cody Spjute

4A Southern Idaho Conference

First Team – Tyler Dubowsky

Second Team – Andrew Bruce

Honorable Mention – Andy Forse

3A Snake River Valley Conference

First Team – Trevor Kiser

2A Western Idaho Conference

Player of the Year – Joey Nebeker

Second Team – Trevor Thomas

Too see all selections, click here

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Select players grab three state titles

At the Idaho Center on Saturday, three title games featured five players from Idaho Select rosters.

In the 1A-D2 game, Sawyer Wahl was dominant for Nezperce in their game against Carey. In addition to his 20 points and 10 rebounds, Wahl set the tone early by taking three charges in the first quarter. Nezperce would get the win 47-62. Wahl averaged 17.7 points and 7 rebounds in the tournament, showing why he is a top . . . → Read More: Select players grab three state titles

Idaho Select players go for glory in three state title games

From the Idaho Center, five Idaho Select players will get their shot to carve their place in Idaho history.

Sawyer Wahl (Nezperce) will start the day off with the tournament’s first championship game vs. Carey.

In the 2A game, Kamiah’s Jack Nygaard will match up with Cole Valley’s Trevor Thomas.

And in the day’s finale, Seth Anderson (Post Falls) and Cody Spjute (Borah) square off in the 5A title game.

Check out all the Idaho . . . → Read More: Idaho Select players go for glory in three state title games

Idaho Select Player News (March 1, 2012)

Spjute scores 12 to help Borah advance to the 5A semi-finals

Tate and Saetrum combine for 31 to lead Timberline to 5A  semi-finals

Nygaard scores 19 and Kamiah moves on to 2A semi-finals

Wahl’s 16 points leads Nezperce on to the 1A-D2 semi-finals

Read box scores here

20 Idaho Select players make it to state

Congratulations to the following Idaho Select players (click to see spring and summer rosters) that have helped their high school teams make it to their state tournament.

Jared Allen, Twin Falls, 4A

Seth Anderson, Post Falls, 5A

Myles Brewer, Skyview, 4A

Tyler Dubowsky, Kuna, 4A

Sheldon Field, Skyview, 4A

Stefan Gonzalez, Highland, 5A

Thomas Hamilton, Baker, 4A

Jake Hollifield, Jerome, 4A

Landon Kissinger, Centennial, 5A

Tyler Langford, Timberline, 5A

Aaron Maffey, Centennial, 5A

Jack Nygaard, . . . → Read More: 20 Idaho Select players make it to state

Idaho Select Player News (February 21, 2012)

Cannon scores 24, has 7 rebounds as Shelley’s season comes to an end

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Hollifield‘s 28 points, 8 rebounds not enough as Jerome will need a play-in game to make state

Read story here

Saetrum and Timberline head to state; Maffey and Kissinger combine for 31 in 2 OT win over Eagle to advance to state tournament; Caldwell stays alive on Forse‘s double-double (12 points, 11 rebounds) and overtime game winning tip . . . → Read More: Idaho Select Player News (February 21, 2012)