In 2012 a panel of Colorado-Springs area experts helped The Gazette pick the greatest boys’ basketball players of all-time. Gazette Preps is excited to unveil a similar package on the girls’ players later this week as part of our continued coverage of the state basketball playoffs.Â
SEE GAZETTE PREPS ALL-TIME GREATEST GIRLS' PLAYERS
If you missed the results from the boys' panel, here are the lists:
The panel consisted of Mark Beranek, Dan McKiernan, Jim Chapman, Tom Falgien, Ray Lutz, Mike Maiurro, and Rick Starzecki.
All-Time Colorado Springs-Area High School boys’ basketball teams
First team
Todd Dickson, Falcon (1988)
Gene Edwards, Wasson (1985)
Pat Garrity, Lewis-Palmer (1994)
Tom Hovasse, Widefield (1985)
Reggie Jackson, Palmer (2008) – received the most votes, pictured above
Second team
Justin Armour, Manitou Springs (1991)
KK Boyd, Sierra (1998)
Paul Gagnon, Harrison (1968)
Jari Wills, Palmer (1978)
Victor White, Harrison (1974)
Third team
David Kousman, Mitchell (1985)
Ted Kritza, Palmer (1994)
Mike Patterson, Mitchell (1973)
Donta Richardson, Liberty (1999) - above
Josh Scott, Lewis-Palmer (2012)
All-small schools
DeLovell Earls, Colorado Springs School (2010)
Nate Engesser, Colorado Springs Christian School (2012)
Brett Green, Peyton (2009)
Rob Lewis, Evangelical Christian Academy (2008) pictured above
Stan Lovely, Fountain Valley (1985)
Brian Vecchio, Manitou Springs (2001)
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All-defensive team
KK Boyd, Sierra (1998)
Garrett Fiddler, Doherty (2007)
Wesley Gordon, Sierra (2012)
Mike Nelson, Rampart (1987)
Rodney Zimmerman, Air Academy (1990)
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All-athlete team
Justin Armour, Manitou Springs (1991)
Cullen Bryant, Mitchell (1969)
Mike Forney, Sierra (1993)
Lamarr Houston, Doherty (2006)
David Murphy, Wasson (1968)
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Best shooter
David Kousman, Mitchell (1985)
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Best passer
KK Boyd, Sierra (1998)
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Best shot blocker
Rodney Zimmerman, Air Acadmemy (1990)
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Best rebounder
Ted Kritza, Palmer (1994)
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Best dunker
Sherlock Holmes, Mitchell (1983) - above
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Stats have stood test of time
John O’Connell, St. Mary’s