Comments on: Boys Hoops: All-State, All-Defense & more

By: Oldiefolk

Oldiefolk — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 03:47:59 +0000

Abdel-Kader Ziane should have been top 15… 19.3 ppg… And had solid numbers against good teams… Kapolei didn’t make the playoffs true but Foster is there … 3rd in D1 overall in scoring should be Top 10 no matter what because all these other players play most of the same teams …

By: Kaiserball

Kaiserball — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 06:39:08 +0000

Interesting that a player averaging barely 10 points a game. Gets rated higher than a player playing in the same league averaging 16 + points, 14+ boards and most 3 blocks a game and takes his team to a state title…..
And that same player cannot make any of your defensive polls.
And was OIA first team
Your poll sucks!!

By: Realist

Realist — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 07:53:40 +0000

So scoring is everything? I think efficiency and what they bring to overall team success is worth more. I’m sure that big guy for Campbell probably opened up things for the guards.

Mamiya had an up and down year. Jake smith was at least the go-to scorer. Saito played in the BIIF. Kalaugher played in the rugged Oia east.

By: Paul Honda

Paul Honda — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 04:59:49 +0000

In reply to Realist.

I was a little surprised by the lack of Campbell players in the voting, but my guess is this:
1. Campbell didn’t score a lot of points this year. Even when they had that nice run at late in the season, all low-scoring games. Voters (yes, even coaches) tend to reward the higher scorers in All-State voting.
2. The Sabers’ scoring load was very balanced this season. If they were just four role players and one big scorer, the scorer would’ve probably gotten significant points in the balloting.
As for Sueing over Kam, I had no expectation of voters going either way. They were both significant and important to their teams. Just happens that one is only a sophomore.
As for Mamiya and Saito, not sure what your analysis is. Please continue.

By: bruce ferreira

bruce ferreira — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 01:08:53 +0000

agreed with your comments, realist!! Some people get blinded by players who score a lot against terrible teams. If you watch the games and don’t just look at stats, u know what I’m talking about.

By: Hirum

Hirum — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 00:22:44 +0000

I agree with the FAB 15 picks. Congrats to all. As for the Honorable Mentions, not so much.

It’s great to see the other categories because they say something about the overall experience for student athletes, fans and families. I would’ve included Leilehua in the Best Sportsmanship lists for teams and fans. Great folks up in Central Oahu.

What does toughest gym mean? Is it a measure of how junk the gym is? Or is it a measure of noise brought on by home team fans?

I agree 100% with Moanalua being the best concession. Fresh Poke Bowl….need I say more? Best high school bathrooms too. It makes a difference, trust me. Always a great overall experience at Moanalua!

Overall, a great year in prep basketball for our state. My only complaint, venues continue to show favoritism to Punahou fans who are allowed to bring musical instruments and play them during games. We tried to bring tambourines last year and were shut down at the door. Only to find that Punahou fans were allowed to bring all kinds of instruments into venues. If they’re not the school band, then it shouldn’t be allowed.

By: Realist

Realist — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 22:59:56 +0000

Nice to see Sueing over Kam. Kam was Ilh mvp but was a no show in some games. Also nice to see Kevin Foster getting some love even though his team didn’t make playoffs. Some head scratchers though, Ranan Mamiya and Tolby Saito and the lack of Campbell representation. Mamiya was a good athlete, not top 15. Kalaugher was hands down top player in D2 and how do you not put any Campbell players after they nearly beat Iolani and finished third in states.