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All-Area boys basketball: Jacoby Brissett, large schools player of the year
Monday, March 28, 2011
by
Jeff Greer
Dwyer boys basketball coach Fred Ross was asked to describe his star player, Jacoby Brissett.
"Jacoby just makes us go," Ross said simply.
That much was evident in the Class 5A state tournament in Lakeland, where Dwyer won its third championship in school history, thanks in large part to Brissett's outstanding performance in the title game.
With Dwyer's lead against Lake Wales cut to just nine points, Brissett scored the next eight consecutive points to end the threat and secure the title for the Panthers.
That sequence put the 6-foot-4 guard's ability on display for all to see, and it was a familiar sight for opponents.
Brissett, who will attend Florida on a football scholarship, struggled to get in basketball shape after a fantastic senior year in football, but once he did, he gave Dwyer the player it needed to go from great to virtually unbeatable.
And when it was all said and done, Brissett won his second state-title ring - he won one in football as Dwyer's quarterback in 2009 - and permanently earned a spot in the discussion of the greatest two-sport athletes in Palm Beach County history.
"I don't look at it like that," Brissett said moments after winning state. "I feel like there are players getting overlooked who are just as good as me or better. Without the players around me that's what made me the player that I am, the person that I am."
Then he smiled and joked, "I think the county is too little for me."
COACH OF THE YEAR
Brad Flaig
Atlantic
Didn't have any superstars on a team that reached the regional finals for the first time since 1956.
FIRST TEAM
FORWARD
Greg Louis
Dwyer, Senior
Was a consistent performer for the state champions, averaging 12.6 points and 6.8 rebounds per game.
WING
Jeff Romeus
Santaluces, Senior
Regularly called the best shooter in the county by opposing coaches, he averaged 20.8 points per game.
WING
Robert Lockhart
West Boca Raton, Senior
The football standout led all big schools players in scoring, averaging 21.3 points per game.
GUARD
Will Sparkman
John I. Leonard, Senior
Scored inside and out for the Lancers, averaging 20.8 points and 4.4 assists per game.
GUARD
Scott Witkowski
Wellington, Senior
At 6-4, a matchup problem for opposing point guards, he averaged 15 points and nearly eight assists per game, which led the area.
SECOND TEAM
W: Anthony Anderson, West Boca Raton, Sr.
F: Richarson Myrthil, Atlantic, Sr.
G: Victor Adams, Dwyer, Sr.
G: Chris Hall, John I. Leonard, Jr.
W: Rigueson Desorvil, Lake Worth, Sr.
HONORABLE MENTION
GUARDS: Quinn Cole, Palm Beach Lakes; Steven David, Santaluces; Deontrae Dixon, John I. Leonard; Cody Fobbs, Palm Beach Lakes; Jeff Fulwood, Suncoast; Wyndell Gilliam, Atlantic; Terrell Harris, Dwyer; Fred Millar, Wellington; Quintin Powell, Park Vista; Nelson Presendieu, Lake Worth; Josh Schattie, Jupiter; Dante Scholl, Spanish River; Anthony Sidden, Park Vista; Tommy Sirkin, West Boca Raton; Marquale Thomas, Atlantic; Montel Williams, Dwyer.
FORWARDS: Serge Auguste, Santaluces; Stephane Beneche, Wellington; Tyler Cameron, Jupiter; Talonzo Edwards, Royal Palm Beach; Edert Geffrard, Palm Beach Gardens; Bobby Hain, Jupiter; Estilus Lahens, Atlantic; Reggie Love, Spanish River; John Thomas, Spanish River.
CENTERS: Joel James, Dwyer; Rex Kirby, Wellington.
BEST OF THE TREASURE COAST
Fort Pierce Central: Giorgio Newberry; Jensen Beach: Alex Thompson; Martin County: Levius Louissaint, Greg Nelson; Pine School: John Dirr; Port St. Lucie: Jeremiah Baker; South Fork: Travis Wiley; Treasure Coast: Tim Debish. MVP: Akeem Johnson, FP Central.
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User Comments:
GET REAL commented on March 28, 2011 at 11:59 p.m.: report abuse
how jacoby got player of the year he aint even play the whole season matter fact he wasnt even the team leading scorer vic adams was the other players from other teams that was deep in the playoffs should have won the player of the year dwyer could win alot of games without him with the team they have this year last year he deserve it but not this year whoever that was in the running behind the dwyers player should have won the award because dwyer was expected to win states this year am i right jeff greer
Jeff Greer commented on March 29, 2011 at 12:20 a.m.: report abuse
The Player of the Year goes the best player in the area. Jacoby Brissett is the best player in the area. Without him, Dwyer doesn't win a state title. With him, it's one of the top 15-20 teams in the nation.
@ Jeff Greer commented on March 29, 2011 at 6:24 a.m.: report abuse
Jeff did they win state the last 2 years with him? Im not here to take nothing away from him, but I do agree with get real that Vic Adams put that team over the top. His shooting open everything and his defense during the playoffs on opposing team guards was great. Im a PBL guy and will say without Joel and Vic they dont win state and they lose several game. Did you watch the state games Vic was easily the MVP and he played hurt the championship game. You have been Jacoby personal writer even when he wasnt playing basketball he was still getting the most write ups.
Come on commented on March 29, 2011 at 7:52 a.m.: report abuse
Your lack of understanding is showing. The MVP or Player of the Year isn't always the person that scores the most points. Jacoby was unequivocably the leader of a dominant team whose only loss was too a team with the #1 player in the country. Jacoby made everybody else on that team better. Period. They would have been good without him. But they were great with him. Vic wouldn't have had the outside shooting opportunities he had if not for Jacoby driving the lane, pulling up and taking jumpers and distributing the ball. He commanded the defense to draw to him. He took over the State Championship game at the most crucial point in the game and sealed it for his team.
Riviera Beach commented on March 29, 2011 at 8:52 a.m.: report abuse
It is unbelievable how much hate this kid got this year from football and now basketball fans. Someday you same people will be bragging that Brissett is from PBC and you saw him play. This is possibly the best high school career ever put together in PBC. I agree Vic was great this year and was my favorite player to watch. But Jacoby is a great player and backbone of this team. Think Paul Pierce to Ray Allen. This Dwyer team was amazing and really never had any competition after the Krop game. (which they lost without Jacoby) Big Joel is good and has alot of potental but they could have won state without him. This team was 8 deep and they all were valuable at different time. Best of luck this weekend in DC. D Block!!!!!!!
Hold On commented on March 29, 2011 at 12:25 p.m.: report abuse
This is not to take anything from Jacoby. I watch the 2 PBL game and follow them throughout the playoffs and state. First I must say my point is that Joel and Vic Should have been 1st Team. Second lets not forget that they did go 3-1 without Jacoby even though it was in the area. 3rd Vic didnt need Jacoby to get his shot off He did a good job of proving that last year and if im correct had a 40pt game against Jupiter and a few 30 pt games. Joel will be the one that everyone will be talking about in the next 6 years not Jacoby, not Vic not anyone in the area. @ Come on & Riviera Beach. Let me ask you this did you go to the Dillard games or any of the playoffs? I did and who stayed on the court the entire games while Jacoby and Greg stayed in foul trouble it was lil vic. Im the first to say when it happen against northeast i thought dwyer was in trouble but he kept them up while his boys where on the sideline the entire 2nd quarter against dillard it was the same thing. Even after that game the Dillard fans were more impress with Vic than Jacoby. There was no 1 dominant player on that team and ppl who know basketball have been saying that all year. As far as the state game The reason Vic slowed down was because he had stiffin up after a flagrant foul in the semi's and the coaches bascially made him stay in the championship game and that came directly from one of the coaches.I saw state and beside that run that Jacoby put on in the last few minutes Vic should have been MVP because he dominated both games on both side of the court. Thats why he should have came to Lakes and Joel should have stayed we would have recognize his talents and maybe Jeff would have also.
Rigueson commented on March 29, 2011 at 1:02 p.m.: report abuse
Yeah i kno we didnt do so great in district play but i been underlooked for three years if you go back on stats no one put numbers up like i did for lake worth high and to be second team again is just sad i feel like no one in the district/Palmbeach can play up to my level but it seems like everyone just chase the others. for real check the numbers And Coach Cav /is ?Coach of the year since he took over never had winning season til now 15 nd 5 he never gave up on his team or city thanks to the lake worth fans and the spectators who always have me under the rug while this other plays shine i work hard everyday because of palmbeachpost.. Im a Star in My city thats all i need.....
you will hear my name in the future Baller Ambition #22
get real riguenson commented on March 29, 2011 at 4:29 p.m.: report abuse
any body can shoot shoot shoot, ur gona hit after shooting 30 times a game ur % sucks ur not a dall handerler u cant take a press so get real ur not that GOOD!!!!
@Hold On commented on March 30, 2011 at 8:44 a.m.: report abuse
Vic is a great player. A great player. But I'm telling you right now, Jacoby is the MVP. Jacoby has the intangibles. He was the LEADER of that team. He made everyone else on that team better. In the State Championship game, Jacoby took the game over about midway through the 3rd quarter and dominated the rest of the game. Vic did damage as well, but Jacoby dominated. Ask the teams that Dwyer played this year who they would rather not have to play against. I'm gonna bet that the vast majority of them say Jacoby.
STUDENT OF THE GAME commented on April 3, 2011 at 11:44 p.m.: report abuse
RIGGI IS THE HARDEST WORKING PLAYER IN PBC LOOK AT HIS NUMBERS. HE CARRIED EACH TEAM WITH PLAYERS THAT WASN'T CAPABLE OF HELPING HIM SCOTE BIG BUCKETS UNTIL THIS YEAR PBC GET REAL OPEN YA EYES AND REALIZE TALENTS. #22 UNDENIBLE TALENTS TO THE FULLEST
LAKEWORTH commented on May 23, 2011 at 8:28 a.m.: report abuse
Man forget ya'll who don't think Rigueson deserves a spot in the top 5....the guy busted his ass all season for us, an i promise ya'll Lakeworth shows up next year. Better recognize cause we'll show you what fight is.
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