The Tennessean's 2018 All-Midstate boys basketball team
Michael MurphyTickets are on sale for the 2018 Tennessean Sports Awards Presented by Farm Bureau Health Plans, recognizing the top athletic accomplishments in Middle Tennessee high school sports. It will be held June 3 at Music City Center.
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The guest speaker for the third annual event is Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry.
Tickets can be purchased at sportsawards.tennessean.com.
FIRST TEAM
Here are the five nominees for boys basketball player of the year, with the winner being announced at the Tennessean Sports Awards.
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Darius Garland
Brentwood Academy
Basics: 6-2, Sr., G
College: Signed with Vanderbilt
Why chosen: McDonald's All-American and three-time Division II-AA Mr. Basketball recipient averaged 27.6 points, five rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.7 steals, leading the Eagles to a TSSAA-record-tying fourth consecutive state title.
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Reese Glover
Franklin
Basics: 5-10, Jr., G
College: Currently has no offers
Why chosen: In addition to knocking down 134 3-pointers, the District 11-AAA MVP averaged 25 points, four assists, three rebounds and two steals, leading the Rebels to their first region title since 1989.
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Keon Johnson
Webb School
Basics: 6-5, So., F
College: Has been offered by Auburn, Ole Miss, and Tennessee
Why chosen: Division II-A Mr. Basketball averaged 25.6 points, 10.2 rebounds, 2.6 steals and 1.5 blocks, helping lead the district and region champion Feet to their first state tournament appearance since 2010.
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K.J. Johnson
Marshall County
Basics: 6-2, Jr., G
College: Offers from Morehead State, North Alabama, Tennessee Tech and UT Martin
Why chosen: Class AA Mr. Basketball recipient eclipsed the 1,000-point mark last season, averaging 31.4 points, 3.9 assists and 2.1 steals for the District 12-AA champion and Region 6-AA semifinalist Tigers.
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Alec Kegler
Northeast
Basics: 6-5, So., F
College: Currently has no offers
Why chosen: District 10-AAA and Region 5-AAA MVP averaged 21 points and six rebounds, leading the Class AAA semifinalist Eagles to their first state tournament appearance in eight seasons.
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SECOND TEAM
G: Trent Gibson, Blackman, Sr.
G: Jayden Lockett, East Nashville, Sr.
F: Zool Kueth, Gallatin, Sr.
F: Lavric Mangala, Antioch, Sr.
C: Chris Nix, Hillwood, Sr.
THIRD TEAM
G: Keishawn Davidson, Oakland, Jr.
G: David Windley, Brentwood, Sr.
F: Kevonte Boyd, Stratford, Sr.
F: Demontay Dixon, Summit, Sr.
C: Isaac Stephens, Mt. Juliet, Sr.
Selections were made from observations made during the season combined with season statistics and input from coaches.