Meet Mr. Basketball
March 20, 2012
This season's Mr. Basketball stood tall over the rest of the competition -- although not by much over a future Michigan State teammate.
Bay City Western center Matt Costello edged Lansing Sexton guard Denzel Valentine to win the 32nd Mr. Basketball award. It is given annually to the top senior player in the state by the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan and the Detroit Free Press.
Here's Costello's story, from the Free Press' Mick McCabe:
Bay City Western's Matt Costello shares Mr. Basketball award with all who helped him
Today in the MHSAA: 8/18/23
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
August 18, 2023
1. BOYS SOCCER Alex Moore had three goals and Drake Dunham had three assists and two goals in Grayling’s win over Sault Ste. Marie – Traverse City Record-Eagle
2. BOYS SOCCER Milford put together a series of strong scoring opportunities in a 3-0 win over Birmingham Groves – Oakland Press
3. BOYS SOCCER Adrian Lenawee Christian and Adrian High opened with victories – Adrian Daily Telegram
4. BOYS SOCCER Allen Park Cabrini improved to 2-0 with a win over Southgate Anderson – Southgate News-Herald