NCS Player of the Year
IVAN RABB, F, BISHOP O'DOWD
Just about every high school basketball program across the country has that one player who has amazing talent on and off the court.
However, Bishop O’Dowd junior forward Ivan Rabb puts that talent on an entire different level, as the No. 1 recruit for the class of 2015
has won this year’s Prep2Prep North Coast Section Player of the Year award.
“Getting this award really means a lot to me,” said Rabb. “Honestly there are so many other players that could have received it, but
I was the one chosen. I feel really blessed to achieve one of my goals as a player.”
Rabb, a 6-10 forward, had a record-breaking season, averaging over 25 points, 15 rebounds, and eight blocks per game. Rabb put
the young O’Dowd team on the national stage for the first time in program's history finishing the season at No. 10 (MaxPreps).
Rabb easily carried the Dragons through Northern California Open Division tournament, which eventually led to a loss against the
2014 National Champions, Mater Dei (Santa Ana) in the state finals.
Rabb’s success did not just start this season. As a sophomore, he averaged just below this season stats with 25 points, 13 rebounds
and eight blocks per game. Even as a freshman, he was still able to record seven points, seven rebounds and three blocks per game off the bench.
Ivan Rabb (Bishop O'Dowd)
“Ivan’s performance has changed tremendously over the past three years,” said senior Parker Hagmaier. “He has always been talented player,
but he is now on a different level.”
After last season, Rabb not only grew physically, but he also become a much stronger and smarter player. Rabb was dominant in the post
this season, as his much improved jump shot made it nearly impossible for defenders to do anything but foul him. That was not a
great idea however, as his 70 percent free-throw percentage was third highest on team this season.
“Complete team player,” said Bishop O’Dowd head coach Lou Richie. “He is one of the most unselfish players that I have been around.
Particularly considering how high-level he is.”
Rabb had huge standout games, like against undefeated rivals Berkeley in early January which had major WACC Foothill League playoff
ramifications. Rabb was able to help struggling O’Dowd squad with an amazing triple double, as he recorded 27 points, 12 blocks, and 10 rebounds.
“We are now a national program and he has been a key to that,” said Richie.
Another one of Rabb’s finest games came in the Northern California Open Division finals, and on an injured ankle, Rabb was able to
record 26 points, 13 rebounds, and six blocks against Capital Christian at Sleep Train Arena. Capital Christian came into the
game undefeated against all Northern California teams except O’Dowd.
Rabb also had 29 points and 14 rebounds against El Cerrito
in the NCS Division III championship. Rabb was named MVP and brought O’Dowd its third consecutive NCS title.
In the past two seasons, Rabb also received a gold medal for the 16-and-under USA team, and a MaxPreps first-team honor for the Class of 2015.
Rabb is clearly on track to being named to the prestigious McDonald's All-America team next season, which would make him the first in
school history on the men's side.
“He’s a leader, works hard, talented, and is extremely humble,” said Rabb’s right hand man Shane Farley. “He’s everything you want in a
star player and he’s only a junior. I know that he will continue to mature and get better on the court and I’m confident O’Dowd will be
even better next season.”
Next year, Rabb will try to bring O’Dowd its first state title since 1981, and with the help of Paris Austin, it will not be a shock
to anybody if their dream were to come true.
As a junior, Rabb has been offered by every top basketball program in the country, with the help of a 3.2 GPA, has already received offers
from Arizona, Cal, Connecticut, Duke, Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina, NC State, Ohio State, Stanford, and UCLA. Rabb is still
uncommitted and has yet to offer any hints on where he might wind up.
Also considered: Temidayo Yussuf, F, St. Joseph Notre Dame; Drew Anderson, F, Miramonte.
|
NCS LEAGUE HONORS
BAY AREA CHRISTIAN LEAGUE
Player of the Year: Jonathan Higgenbotham, Patten Academy
Senior of the Year: Flunoel Redmond, Patten Academy
Sophomore of the Year: Jonathan Home, Patten Academy
BAY COUNTIES LEAGUE-Central Division
Player of the Year: Nik Inalsingh, Bay
Senior of the Year: Ernie Settels, Waldorf
Junior of the Year: Charlie Boone, Drew
Sophomore of the Year: Duncan Rocha, Drew
BAY COUNTIES LEAGUE-East Division
Player of the Year: Mateen Hirbod, Bentley
Senior of the Year: Jamey Smart, Athenian
Junior of the Year: Chris Wright, Head-Royce
Sophomore of the Year: Michael Bankas, Redwood Christian
BAY COUNTIES LEAGUE-General Division
Player of the Year: Rohit Raj, Fremont Christian
Senior of the Year: Trace Martin, California School for the Deaf
Junior of the Year: Jordan Ross, Oakland Military Institute
Sophomore of the Year: Ronald Knighten, St. Elizabeth
BAY COUNTIES LEAGUE-West Division
Player of the Year: Armani Collins, Stuart Hall
Senior of the Year: Jack Gale, University
Junior of the Year: Kyle Roach, Marin Academy
Sophomore of the Year: Micah Elan, Lick-Wilmerding
BAY VALLEY ATHLETIC LEAGUE
Player of the Year: Rodney Pope, Freedom
Senior of the Year: Joseph Worku, Heritage
Junior of the Year: JT Branch, Antioch
Sophomore of the Year: Jake Perkey, Antioch
DIABLO FOOTHILL ATHLETIC LEAGUE
Player of the Year: Drew Anderson, Miramonte
Senior of the Year: Andrew Zolintakis, Campolindo
Junior of the Year: Chris Hansen, Campolindo
DIABLO VALLEY ATHLETIC LEAGUE
Player of the Year: Jon Allen, Clayton Valley
Senior of the Year: Sioan Rojas, Concord
Junior of the Year: Joe DeMers, College Park
Sophomore of the Year: James Dempsey, Mt. Diablo
EAST BAY ATHLETIC LEAGUE
Player of the Year: Spencer Rust, Monte Vista
Senior of the Year: Trevor John, Monte Vista
Junior of the Year: Keith Smith, San Ramon Valley
Sophomore of the Year: Nikhil Peters, De La Salle
HUMBOLDT-DEL NORTE BIG 5 LEAGUE
Player of the Year: Nate Ambrosini, Fortuna
Senior of the Year: Justin Claus, Fortuna
Junior of the Year: Daniel Teasley, Fortuna
Sophomore of the Year: CJ Gray, Arcata
HUMBOLDT-DEL NORTE LITTLE 4 LEAGUE
Player of the Year: Milton Stewart, Hoopa Valley
Senior of the Year: Tule O'Rourke, Hoopa Valley
Junior of the Year: Logan Thrap, St. Bernard's
Sophomore of the Year: Nah-Tes Jackson, Hoopa Valley
MARIN COUNTY ATHLETIC LEAGUE
Player of the Year: Charles Duysen, Marin Catholic
Senior of the Year: Taylor Walton, Branson
Junior of the Year: Beau Keeve, Terra Linda
Sophomore of the Year: Calvin Geraci, San Marin
MISSION VALLEY ATHLETIC LEAGUE
Player of the Year: Joey Frenchwood, Newark Memorial
Senior of the Year: Waymond McKissack, Kennedy
Junior of the Year: Scott Ho, Irvington
Sophomore of the Year: Oscar Frayer, Moreau
NORTH BAY LEAGUE
Player of the Year: Alec Raven, Montgomery
Senior of the Year: Cetrick Yeaney, Casa Grande
Junior of the Year: Will Crain, Casa Grande
Sophomore of the Year: Connor Rubattino, Cardinal Newman
NORTH CENTRAL I LEAGUE
Player of the Year: Jon Montez, Willits
Senior of the Year: Isiah Warren, Cloverdale
Junior of the Year: John McMillan, Cloverdale
Sophomore of the Year: Nick Pfann, Kelseyville
NORTH CENTRAL II LEAGUE
Player of the Year: Joe Fons, Calistoga
Senior of the Year: Greg Gagnon, Upper Lake
Junior of the Year: James Leng, Rincon Valley
Sophomore of the Year: Pablo Avendano, Roseland
NORTH CENTRAL III LEAGUE
Player of the Year: Corey James, Laytonville
Senior of the Year: Justin Sundstrom, Point Arena
Junior of the Year: Noah Thomas, Mendocino
Sophomore of the Year: Sheldon Britton, Laytonville
SMALL SCHOOL BRIDGE LEAGUE
Player of the Year: Devon Hicks, Cornerstone Christian
Senior of the Year: Jonathan Preciado, Redwood Adventist
Junior of the Year: Amjad Ali, Pleasant Hill Adventist
Sophomore of the Year: Dakota Woltering, Archbishop Hanna
SONOMA COUNTY LEAGUE
Player of the Year: Malcolm Jenkins, Analy
Senior of the Year: Jesse Summers, Sonoma Valley
Junior of the Year: Joey Hoeup, Elsie Allen
Sophomore of the Year: Nick Fujii, Analy
TRI-COUNTY ATHLETIC LEAGUE-Rock Division
Player of the Year: Temidayo Yussuf, St. Joseph Notre Dame
Senior of the Year: Anthony Sullen, El Cerrito
Junior of the Year: Tyrell Alcorn, El Cerrito
Sophomore of the Year: Kevin Warren, St. Mary's
TRI-COUNTY ATHLETIC LEAGUE-Stone Division
Player of the Year: Mitchell Baker, Hercules
Senior of the Year: Marquis Jones, Hercules
Junior of the Year: Josh Lars, Hercules
Sophomore of the Year: Marcus Simon, Albany
WEST ALAMEDA COUNTY CONFERENCE-Foothill Division
Player of the Year: Ivan Rabb, Bishop O'Dowd
Senior of the Year: Jalen McFerren, Castro Valley
Junior of the Year: Stephen Johnson III, San Leandro
Sophomore of the Year: Bryan Morris, Berkeley
WEST ALAMEDA COUNTY CONFERENCE-Shoreline Division
Player of the Year: Don Augustine, Encinal
Senior of the Year: Isaiah Ali, Tennyson
Junior of the Year: Matthew Canalin, Encinal
Sophomore of the Year: Sean Rodriguez, Piedmont
|
