The 2018 Ohio Varsity Boys Basketball Player of the Year will be announced at the 2018 Ohio Varsity Senior Shootout and Underclassmen Showcase at Ursuline College on Sunday, March 18.
Each of the finalists was nominated by his coach based on that player’s performance during the 2017-2018 season.
A panel of coaches will vote to determine the 2018 Player of the Year. Kenston’s Josh Kain was named the 2017 Ohio Varsity Boys Basketball Player of the Year.
Each nominee is listed below in alphabetical order:
 Name: Hugh BrownSchool: Hawken Position: Point Guard Grade: 12 2017-2018 Stats: 19.8 points per game, 2.8 rebounds per game, 4.4 assists per game, 2.8 steals per game 2017-2018 Awards: 1st Team All-Chagrin Valley Conference, MVP of the CVC Valley Division, 2nd Team All-District GPA: 3.0 College: Lake Erie College Coach’s Quote: “Hugh has an amazing work ethic and has improved every year,” said Hawken coach Shawn McGregor. “He’s my first ever four-year letter winner and has led our program to 55 wins over his tenure. He is one of the best point guards in Northeast Ohio and has absolutely worked to put himself in that position. Any honor he’s awarded is very well deserved.” |
 Name: Ryan KooserSchool: Kenston Position: Forward Grade: 12 2017-2018 Stats: 15.2 points per game, 8.1 rebounds per game, 3.3 assists per game 2017-2018 Awards: All-Western Reserve Conference, Honorable Mention All-District GPA: 3.3 College: Undecided Coach’s Quote: “Ryan followed up a great junior year by again being one of the most versatile players in the area,” said Kenston coach Matt Vespa. “His mix of size and skill has caused numerous problems for a variety of opponents. He did this while playing with a broken nose for much of the year, which speaks to his desire to win no matter what it takes.” |
 Name: Jax ShenkelSchool: West Geauga Position: Guard Grade: 12 2017-2018 Stats: 16.1 points per game, 4.2 rebounds per game, 2.0 assists per game, 1.4 steals per game 2017-2018 Awards: 1st Team All-Chagrin Valley Conference GPA: 3.8 College: Undecided Coach’s Quote: “Jax has been one of the most consistent and hardworking players that I have ever had,” said West Geauga coach Jeff Javorek. “He has started varsity since he was a sophomore for me the last three years. He has been back-to-back first team all-CVC in a very tough conference. He constantly makes big plays for our team and is the catalyst to our toughness. He is a two-time captain as well.” |
 Name: Alex SulkaSchool: Chardon Position: Forward Grade: 12 2017-2018 Stats: 28.9 points per game, 10.2 rebounds per game 2017-2018 Awards: All-Western Reserve Conference Coach’s Quote: “Alex has set a precedent of excellence for our program,” said Chardon coach Chad Murawski. “His ability to score from any spot on the floor is truly remarkable. His physicality allows him to be a center and finish around the rim. His athleticism and skill allows him to be a guard and score off the dribble or from the outside. Because of his skill and ability to play any position, Alex is one of the best basketball players in the area. I will truly miss coaching Alex Sulka.” |
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