5A All-Idaho girls basketball team: The state’s best talent from its top classification
Note: The All-Idaho teams are chosen by each classification’s coaches. The Idaho Statesman hosts the voting process and publishes the results.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: AVERY HOWELL, BOISE
The pick: The second McDonald’s All-American in state history repeated as player of the year and made a third appearance on the first team. The 6-foot guard led 5A in scoring (21.2 ppg) while adding 10.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.9 steals. She shot 57% from the floor and 46% behind the arc.
Coach’s comment: “Avery has left an indelible mark on our girls basketball program due to her work ethic, her leadership, an intense passion for the game, and her consistency,” Boise coach Kim Brydges said.
What others are saying: “Avery has no weakness in her game. She comes ready to compete every single night, and can hurt you in any way imaginable,” Capital coach Matthew Creech said.
What’s next: Howell has signed with USC as the No. 23 recruit in the country, according to ESPN.
TEAGAN COLVIN, COEUR D’ALENE
The UNLV-bound point guard always shined brightest on the biggest stage. The 5-7 senior carried the Vikings to a second straight state title, making the first team for a second straight year while racking up 17.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game.
KAMBREE BARBER, RIGBY
A force inside the paint, the BYU signee led 5A in rebounding (11.1 per game) for the second straight season. She averaged 16.9 points, 4.3 assists, 3.8 steals and 2.1 blocks as an all-around force. She topped 1,000 career points and 1,000 career rebounds.
AVERY WADDINGTON, LAKE CITY
The 6-3 senior guard posed a matchup nightmare. The Montana signee could dominate guards inside the paint, but anyone with size struggled to keep up with her. She led 5A in assists (4.7) while shooting 59% from the floor and averaging 16.0 points.
SOPHIA ZUFELT, LAKE CITY
The heady senior point guard led the Timberwolves to a state runner-up finish. She posted plenty of stats (14.5 ppg, 5.7 rebounds, 4.2 assists), but she also brought all the intangibles a point guard needs, and committed just 27 turnovers in 28 games.
COACH OF THE YEAR: NICOLE SYMONS, COEUR D’ALENE
She led the Vikings to back-to-back state titles as a No. 4 seed, mounting an underdog run for another banner.
SECOND TEAM
| Player | School | Height | Year | Position | Stats |
| Paige Cofer | Eagle | 6-0 | Senior | Guard | 19.2 ppg, 6.6 reb, 2.3 ast |
| Sydnie Rodriguez | Owyhee | 5-11 | Senior | Guard | 13.1 ppg, 4.6 reb, 2.9 ast |
| Emmi Swillie | Timberline | 6-2 | Soph. | Forward | 14.0 ppg, 9.0 reb, 1.1 blk |
| Mylee Graham | Rigby | 6-0 | Senior | Wing | 11.7 ppg, 6.4 reb, 2.3 ast |
| Jada Ojukwu | Centennial | 5-11 | Junior | Wing | 17.5 ppg, 9.0 reb, 4.5 ast |
