2A All-Idaho boys basketball team names the state’s top high school players
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: TYSON CHARLEY, LAKESIDE
The pick: Already a two-timer as a first-team all-state pick, the 6-3 senior forward closed his high school career with a state title and the top award. He did anything the Knights needed, shooting 62% from the floor to average 20.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 2.1 steals and 1.3 blocks.
Coach’s comment: “He did everything for us on both ends of the court. We don’t win without Tyson,” Lakeside coach James Twoteeth said.
What others are saying: “Hands down the best 2A player in the state. He can play and defend any position on the court. He plays with a calm demeanor for such a fierce and explosive competitor,” Valley coach Brian Hardy said.
What’s next: He will attempt to walk on at a local community college program.
RALLI ROETCISOENDER, KENDRICK
Everyone in the state knew not to let the 6-2 wing get comfortable behind the arc. But no one found a way to stop the senior as he shot 48% on 3-pointers and 53% from the floor, averaging 19.0 points to go along with 4.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.4 steals for a repeat first-team selection.
HALLAH PEONE, LAKESIDE
The 6-foot senior guard paired with Charley to give the state champs a lethal one-two punch. The duo fueled the state’s most prolific offense across all classifications (73.9 ppg) as Peone put up 17.0 points, 3.4 assists and 2.2 steals for his second all-state appearance.
LOGAN ELLIS, NORTH STAR CHARTER
The 6-7 junior center took the Huskies to new heights, leading the program to its first district title and state semifinal appearance. Every opponent’s game plan started and ended with the 2A WIC Player of the Year, and he still averaged 19.2 points and 7.2 rebounds.
NATHAN TWEIT, KENDRICK
The 2A All-Idaho Football Player of the Year’s future lies on the gridiron, where has signed with Idaho. But he made an impact on the hardwood, too, leading the Tigers to the state finals while shooting 54% from the floor and averaging 14.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.4 assists.
COACH OF THE YEAR: JAMES TWOTEETH, LAKESIDE
He led the Knights (22-2) to their third state title in seven years.
