Comments on: Basketball All-State on Sunday

By: Gilbert

Gilbert — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 17:34:27 +0000

Outstanding job to all the student athletes! Well Said Mr. McEnroe! Their dedication, maturity, and willingness to come together as a cohesive team will pay great dividends in whatever challenge life brings next. So proud of our son Gilbert Jr. Dayanan, for his hard work, leadership and team play. Congratulations to all the players!

By: Voice of Reason2

Voice of Reason2 — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 20:28:03 +0000

Well Said Mr. McEnroe!

By: Randie McEnroe

Randie McEnroe — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 05:35:07 +0000

What many of you bloggers…critics…etc…fail to remember is that all of these kids are amazing athletes who do not deserve your criticism… They work hard and play hard… My son (Jacob McEnroe) had one hell of a season but it’s not his stats or accolades that I am most proud of… It’s his attitude, demeanor and leadership on the court that comes from
maturity…. He will be playing ball in the next level… But more importantly he will be getting a free education thanks to his hard work and dedication as a student athlete… Congratulations to all athletes for an amazing and exciting season of basketball!!

By: OK PEOPLE

OK PEOPLE — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 22:01:17 +0000

Yes good points Sam, I think the College coaches and former players along with the old timers like Artie Wilson, Coach Sellito, should have a vote. They are basketball people that will judge without bias. They would observed every kid from every island. They wouldn’t pay attention to parents that post there kids stats or befriend the media or coaches. I also am a former player and college grad and My Player of the year and top five were different. The talent was not very impressive in a few conferences that probably hurt some kids chances. Those Old timers and former players know and will find the best talent anywhere. There was and all Defense team. Didn’t see one kid in Hawaii that really played great defense. I observed a few players that played hard with great hands but not positioned defense. I guess that was the coaches and media way of putting a stamp on why they chose certain players. NOT! Hawaii is football not basketball..

By: Voice of Reason2

Voice of Reason2 — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 18:35:08 +0000

Good points Sam! That is so true.
Even if your a coach “on the same island” as your own voting…most coaches see a player 1 time (maybe 2x) throughout the season, how could a coach give an honest objective opinion or vote? What if that “one time” is an off night?….again, good points!

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 07:32:33 +0000

Fab15, POY, All Defensive Team…… Congrats to all the players who got recognized. Sorry to the players that got shafted. Sadly, this debate will happen every year when the All-Star Teams are announced. It’s said that the Fab15 is voted by coaches and media, but who really knows how the teams are selected. Who are the actual people voting? Can a coach from the Big Island really give an honest, educated vote on the 15 best players in the State? The same can be said for a sports writer that only watches games on Oahu. This has never been an exact science and it never will be. Just be happy for the kids that are selected and move on.

By: MarkY mARK

MarkY mARK — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 01:54:23 +0000

Burnett cant be the best. If he could’nt even lead his. Team to the finals the last 2 years. Plus the Spartans lost there No.1 seed. By losing to Iolani. Back 2 back games at home! Is it his fault or Grant? So even though i dislike. Iolani’s game. I gotta give them there props. Because besides the Govs & Sabre’s, They were the hottest team & won another state title! So i would rank McEnroe above Burnett. Cuz i still have questions. About Burnett’s attitude & leadership skills!!!

By: Kaipo

Kaipo — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 00:30:52 +0000

There’s no volume shooters in Kelly Grant Maryknoll system. Boring!! Only time they really were exciting was when Burnett was dunking the ball or Gilmore splitting Defense with his quickness or hitting three’s. Coaching was horrible.. Watched most of Maryknoll games and they both had to shoot the ball with those terrible offensive sets. Burnett came a long way from his sophomore and junior year. Gilmore has been leading this team since a freshman. Gilmore really led the team last year when they had the two Big guys. They Both should be MVP

By: NUMBERS NEVER LIE

NUMBERS NEVER LIE — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 23:35:31 +0000

Leading scoring and top five DEFENDER in best division WON right. Why so much HATER-RADE. Gilmore is a top two scorer not TOP. Maybe he will stay and lead his team in scoring and defense next year like a BALLER and PLAYER of YEAR. He was first team not second, I would agree. Jalen’s numbers say first team. Stop hating on him. Bush is the ??? for me. Phillips was a better player.

By: Steve Lockhart

Steve Lockhart — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 21:30:16 +0000

I’m not from Hawaii people. I just happened to see a player I thought was a great player in Gilmore. Only been here and year and half. just wonder why he didn’t get recongnized for his talent. I did see the Campbell game. You must not be a ball player to think Campbell put and effort into that game. They really didn’t want to be out there. They didn’t care..! basketball people would know this.. Stop hating on this kid.. Burnett and his Father cared as he shouted out his every point. Basketball people know the best talent. Your a Fan! I happened to like the burnett kid also but need work as they all do. Gilmore is a point guard. A scoring point guard. That’s what point guard look like these days. Good Bye people out of here in Two weeks.