The 2024 Denver Post All-Colorado boys basketball team, picked based off statistical performance, the eye test, relative value to team success and performance in the state tournament.
Cole Scherer, Valor Christian
Jr. | PG | 6-foot-2
Stats: 22.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.2 steals, Class 6A state champion
Scherer willed the Eagles to the Class 6A title, averaging 26 points over five tournament games, including a game-high 28 in the championship. The 2024 Mr. Colorado Basketball, who has an offer from Metro State, could score from anywhere.
Andrew Crawford, ThunderRidge
Sr. | PG | 6-6
Stats: 14.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.1 steals, Class 6A state finalist
The CU commit helped the Grizzlies to their third title game in the last four years as one of three centerpieces in the ThunderRidge lineup. Crawford’s energy and leadership was critical in last-second wins in the Great 8 and Final Four.
Tevin Riehl, Mesa Ridge
Stats: 18.3 points, 4.5 assists, 3.9 rebounds, 3.7 steals, Class 5A state champion
Sr. | SG | 6-1
The Grizzlies wouldn’t have won back-to-back state championships without Riehl, who was the heart and soul of the squad along with his brother, junior Bryce Riehl. Tevin could do it all — score, rebound, pass and play game-changing defense.
LaDavian King, Eaglecrest
Stats: 17.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.3 steals, Class 6A Final Four
Jr. | PG | 6-2
The Raptors’ linchpin rebounded from a scary incident earlier in the year when he collapsed during the game, and was a nearly unstoppable force in the state tournament. He had 31 points in the Final Four, showing off his long-distance sharpshooting.
Maurice Austin, Pueblo South
Sr. | PG | 5-8
Stats: 31.6 points, 7.7 rebounds, 6.0 steals, 5.3 assists, Class 5A playoffs
The state’s leading scorer across all classes by a wide margin, Austin held a three-point advantage in average over the next-closest baller. The shifty showrunner’s been a one-man wrecking crew for four seasons, capable of taking over in all facets.
Joel Babbitt, Mesa Ridge
Coach of the Year
Other finalists: Jeff Platt, Valor Christian; Jarris Krapcha, Eaglecrest; Jon Rakiecki, Windsor; Ryan Yoder, Resurrection Christian.
Babbitt became the first boys hoops coach in 14 years to win back-to-back championships in his first two years at a school. After going 28-0 last year, Babbitt led the Grizzlies to a 26-2 mark this year and a grind-it-out win over Windsor in the title.
Honorable Mention
Garrett Barger, Jr. C, Eaglecrest; Cal Baskind, Jr. PG, Mountain Vista; Carter Basquez, So. G, Smoky Hill; Gavin Carter, Sr. G Chaparral; Braydon Jacob, Sr. PG, Lutheran; Caleb Fay, So. G/F, Kent Denver; Jayce King, Sr. SG, Fort Collins; Jordan Leslie, Sr. PG, Mullen; Justus Michael, Sr. G, Northfield; Dominic Rhoades-Martinez, Jr. PG, Denver South; Bryce Riehl, Jr. G, Mesa Ridge; Madden Smiley, So. PG, Windsor; Charlie Spann, Sr. SG, ThunderRidge; Macoy Terry, Sr. PG, Rock Canyon; Ty Yoder, Jr. PG, Resurrection Christian.
