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All-Area boys basketball: Farad Cobb, small schools player of the year
Monday, March 28, 2011
by
Jeff Greer
Locked in a state semifinal dogfight with Orlando Christian Prep, one of the nation's premier programs, Summit Christian desperately needed a basket.
The Saints called on Farad Cobb.
Cobb's three-pointer late in the fourth quarter gave Summit Christian a one-point lead, and his baseline floater late in the game proved to be the game-winner, earning his team a spot in the Class 1A championship game against Grandview Prep.
His 20 point-performance in the final (the same amount he scored in the semifinals) helped the Saints win their inaugural state title. If the Florida High School Athletic Association still gave out an MVP award in the state playoffs, Cobb would've won it for Class 1A.
"Any shot he wants, I want," Summit Christian coach Murray Smith said. "He's smart enough to know that I want him shooting the ball."
Cobb rewarded his coach's trust, leading the area in three-pointers made and delivering on his pre-state-tournament promise to "surprise some people."
Now the 6-foot guard becomes the second consecutive Summit Christian junior to be named the Player of the Year. Senior forward Jean Prophete followed his award-winning junior year by averaging 18.6 points and 12.1 rebounds a game this past season and helping the Saints to the title.
That's a pretty good follow-up, and it's scary to think what Cobb is capable of as a senior.
"I would love to be Farad Cobb for the next few years because his career is going to be unbelievable," Smith said.
COACH OF THE YEAR
Murray Smith
Summit Christian
His Saints beat Grandview Prep for the Class 1A championship. Won his third state title and first at Summit.
FIRST TEAM
FORWARD
Jean Prophete
Summit Christian, Senior
Last year's Palm Beach Post Player of the Year had a stellar follow-up season, averaging 18.6 points and 12.1 rebounds per game.
CENTER
Ismaila Dauda
Grandview Prep, Senior
The 6-foot-9 Nigerian-born center, who has committed to Miami, averaged 20 points and 14.4 rebounds per game.
FORWARD
Paul Jones
Lake Worth Christian, Senior
Called a "handful" by opposing coaches, Jones averaged 16.6 points and 8.9 rebounds per game.
GUARD
Daniel Garga
Grandview Prep, Junior
Versatile player who averaged 13.1 points, 7.9 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game for the Pride.
GUARD
Brett Rosenthal
Benjamin, Senior
Averaged 12 points per game and, with fellow guard Kevin Crescenzi, helped the Bucs reach the regional semifinals.
SECOND TEAM
C: Alix Moise, Berean Christian, Sr.
F: Brandon Williams, Summit Christian, Jr.
G: Erik Sanders, St. Andrew's, Sr.
G: Eric Mance, Grandview Prep, So.
G: Zach Whitehead, Wellington Christian, So.
HONORABLE MENTION
GUARDS: Matt Brunjes, Jupiter Christian; Ivan Canete, Grandview Prep; Sam Cogan, Pope John Paul II; Kevin Crescenzi, Benjamin; Jesse Cummings, Pope John Paul II; Gary Gladden, St. Andrew's; Camilo Hornet, Wellington Christian; Kevin Johnston, Boca Raton Christian; Ryan Lantz, Berean Christian; Ra'Vin Lee, Clewiston; Max Ralby, St. Andrew's; Kadeem Robinson, Summit Christian; John Saint Juste, Wellington Christian; Sami Sachi, Donna Klein Academy; Juan Smith, Village Academy; Keion Tyson, Village Academy; R.J. Walsh, Boca Raton Christian; Kamil Williams, Grandview Prep; Jaime Wilson, Glades Central; Kyle Yong, Summit Christian.
FORWARDS: Andrew Albert, King's Academy; Hunter Burnette, Cardinal Newman; Stefan Dombrowsky, Jupiter Christian; Ray Jones, Jupiter Christian; Dickerson Joseph, Glades Central.
CENTER: Corey Pedowitz, Donna Klein Academy.
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User Comments:
COME ON commented on March 29, 2011 at 12:11 a.m.: report abuse
i agree farad deserve the palyer of the year for small school he played the whole season and balled out, jacoby didnt play the whole season his team was still blowing teams out even when he came back so he dnt deserve player of the year this year but last year he did.
Jeff Greer commented on March 29, 2011 at 12:24 a.m.: report abuse
Same thing I said to the other commenter. Brissett is the best basketball player in the county. Without him, Dwyer doesn't win a state title. He was the difference maker. Blowing teams out in Palm Beach County is one thing -- blowing them out in the playoffs is another.
Overlooked commented on March 29, 2011 at 3:10 a.m.: report abuse
Ive had a chance to watch RaVin Lee from Clewiston play this past year and this kid has game. He averaged 19.0 points a game and is one of the best guards around. I know you have your favorite picks and what not but overlooking him is not fair at all just because he is from clewiston. Which is considered Palm Beach County for basketball, but we all know you guys look at them as outsiders. How can a player who is about to sign a D-1 basketball scholarship this upcoming summer not be first team or even second team but honorable mention? Come on Jeff greer. Observe different players during the year instead of the same people.
BPowell commented on March 29, 2011 at 4:50 p.m.: report abuse
I watched Summit play 2 games in late season and they played hard and with heart during the entire game(s). Coach Smith has a wonderful gift for motivating his players to never give up until the game is over. The 1A champions deserved their title and reflected their character in their play. They are a credit to their county.
@ Jeff Greer commented on March 29, 2011 at 10:37 p.m.: report abuse
Do you think they win state without Joel or Vic. They basically were the 2 newcomers and you are so sure go up to Dwyer tomorrow and ask them did they win state last year with Jacoby? Come back and give that answer. Joel made that team dominant on the defensive end and Vic by far is the most explosive offensive kid in the county. Lets remember that he didnt play a 4th quarter all year and still average 17pts a game. They dont win state without any of those players so stop making one better than the other because they all brought something to the table. Dam dude you are so bias. Watch out Farod because he will camp out at Summit next year.
@ @Jeff Greer commented on March 30, 2011 at 10:41 a.m.: report abuse
It's clear that you havent been to a Dwyer game because Vic played in quite a few 4th quarters. And his name is spelled Farad not Farod
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