6A All-Idaho boys basketball team: The best players from the state’s best classification
Note: Coaches in each classification select the All-Idaho teams. The Idaho Statesman hosts the voting process and publishes the results.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: BODEY HOWELL, OWYHEE
The pick: On a team loaded with college talent, the 6-4 senior guard stood tallest. He morphed into whatever the Storm needed, whether that was running the point or banging in the paint. His lightning-quick release led to 18.1 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game, and another state title.
Coach’s comment: “Bodey is a guy who can get his shot off at any time, and he sacrificed offense playing for our team to play championship basketball,” Owyhee coach Andy Harrington said.
What others are saying: “His ability to score, rebound and facilitate at a high level made him tough to game-plan against because he was always willing to take whatever the defense gave him,” Boise coach Manny Varela said.
What’s next: He has signed to play at Rice.
NASH HUMPHERYS, MADISON
The Boise State signee makes his third all-state team after leading 6A in scoring (27.0 ppg), steals (5.0) and free-throw shooting (84%). The senior guard could score at will despite constant defensive pressure, but he was at his best distributing, with 5.5 assists per game.
REESE STRAWN, LAKE CITY
A second-team pick last year, the 6-1 senior point guard moves up to the first team after leading Lake City to the state finals. He led the classification with 6.1 assists per game. But he was also a dangerous scorer (16.2 ppg) and led 6A with 90 made 3-pointers, hitting 42% from long distance.
GABE EDDINS, CENTENNIAL
The 6A SIC Player of the Year led the league in scoring (21.6 ppg) for the second straight year. The 6-5 junior guard’s tireless preparation and film study made it look easy as he scored at all three levels, and added 4.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game.
LOGAN HAUSTVEIT, OWYHEE
The hard-charging, 5-11 junior point guard makes his second appearance on the all-state first team. Three Division I programs have already offered Haustveit, who averaged 11.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.1 steals, and always stepped his game on the biggest stages.
COACH OF THE YEAR: ANDY HARRINGTON, OWYHEE
He’s led Owyhee to three titles since opening four years ago, and 42 straight wins vs. Idaho teams.
