Sac Bee All City Teams

[basketba11]

The Bee's 2017-18 All-Metro basketball teams: Who made the cut?

By Joe Davidson April 06

Sacramento Bee 2017-18 All-Metro Teams

(Teams were selected through personal observation, team playoff success, input from coaches and from Northern California media.)
GIRLS

PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Top of Form

Bottom of Form

G McKenzie Forbes, Folsom, Sr.

COACH OF THE YEAR

John Langston, West Campus

FIRST TEAM

G Kelsey Forrester, Davis, Sr.

G Kiara Jefferson, West Campus, Sr.

G Nia Johnson, West Campus, Sr.

G Brianna Juniel, Christian Brothers, Jr.

G RyAnne Walters, Sacramento, Jr.

SECOND TEAM

G Nailah Dillard, Inderkum, Jr.

G Jzaniya Harriel, Antelope, Fr.

C Shayley Harris, Folsom, Sr.

F Marie Olson, Oak Ridge, Sr.

F Jordyn Rosette, Cosumnes Oaks, Jr.

G Makaila Sanders, Foothill, Sr.


THIRD TEAM

G Grace Bliss, Colfax, Jr

G Kamryn Hall, McClatchy, Jr.

G Serina McMillan, Sacramento, Jr.

F Arianna Spann, Antelope, Jr.

G Richelle Turney, McClatchy, Sr.

G Maile Williams, Elk Grove, So.

FOURTH TEAM

G Charity Gallegos, Folsom, Fr.

G Tianna Lowery, River City, Sr.

G Cookie Marques, Bradshaw Christian, Jr.

F Ali McDonald, Union Mine, So.

G Anaya Mejia, Bradshaw Christian, So.

G Gabby Rones, West Campus, So.

FIFTH TEAM

G Shayla Boley, Granite Bay, Sr.

F Elena Hall, Capital Christian, Sr.

G Jada Lewis, Whitney, Jr.

F Caleigh McClenahan, Colfax, Sr.

G Marlee Nicholos, St. Francis, Sr.

G Bria Shine, Christian Brothers, So.

 

[CoachDViks]

Is there a typo or did Nia Lowery really not make this list ?????

 

[basketba11]

Is there a typo or did Nia Lowery really not make this list ?????

I agree! She should definitely be on this list somewhere.

 

[jstblev]

I like to make an argument for Jordan Goodwin. She should be on the list.

 

[CityBoy415]

5 teams is a lot! Might as well not have an all metro team if everyone makes it

 

[cptmycpa]

5 teams is a lot! Might as well not have an all metro team if everyone makes it

According to Joe Davidson of the SacBee, there are five teams because there is no "Honorable Mentions" this year, and it was difficult to obtain statistical data on players posted in MaxPreps due to coaches wanting to hide it from opposing coaches.

 

[CityBoy415]

According to Joe Davidson of the SacBee, there are five teams because there is no "Honorable Mentions" this year, and it was difficult to obtain statistical data on players posted in MaxPreps due to coaches wanting to hide it from opposing coaches.

Is this based on stats, coaching votes, or has he actually seen these players play? He might have been better off with an honorable mention team instead of 2 more metro teams. Seems a little strange to me but i guess that's how they do it in Sac

 

[colhenrylives]

Not to worry. The WCAL, with just six schools, honored no fewer than 27 players (first and second teams and honorable mentions) all by itself. Whew.

 

[observer22]

Not to worry. The WCAL, with just six schools, honored no fewer than 27 players (first and second teams and honorable mentions) all by itself. Whew.

So 3 starters were slighted by not being recognized. Must have been underclassmen. Or more likely some non-starters for teams like Mitty received all league mention.

 

[CityBoy415]

Not to worry. The WCAL, with just six schools, honored no fewer than 27 players (first and second teams and honorable mentions) all by itself. Whew.

Fourth team and Honorable mean absolutely nothing

 

[ClayK]

Actually, I think making any kind of all-league team means something to a lot of kids, but that said, I don't know if it's really a good idea.

I've brought this up at all-league meetings before, when the honorable mention list gets really long, and point out, as above, that if only three or six starters aren't getting on, what does it really mean?

On the other hand, it's harmless to put a kid's name on the list and most of those down toward the bottom will never play again, so why not honor the time and effort they've put into the sport?

 

[letsski]

Fourth team and Honorable mean absolutely nothing

It does to the players, those player's coaches and their parents.

 

[observer22]

It does to the players, those player's coaches and their parents.

So why not increase it to 10 teams next year? Then, twice as many people are happy.

 

[colhenrylives]

Give everyone a plastic self-esteem trophy, a hearty handshake, a perfect SAT score and a free Whopper with cheese at Burger King while you're at it.

 

[CityBoy415]

It does to the players, those player's coaches and their parents.

Of course it does but if anybody can make the list, why have a list at all? This is a district award. These players coaches and parents still have the honor of making all league. Or is this the new age thinking where everyone deserves an award? If that's the case then just give out a participation award for each player on a team.

 

[CityBoy415]

Actually, I think making any kind of all-league team means something to a lot of kids, but that said, I don't know if it's really a good idea.

I've brought this up at all-league meetings before, when the honorable mention list gets really long, and point out, as above, that if only three or six starters aren't getting on, what does it really mean?

On the other hand, it's harmless to put a kid's name on the list and most of those down toward the bottom will never play again, so why not honor the time and effort they've put into the sport?

Right, so a participation award....I think it down plays those who have actually put in the work to make the top 3 teams by watering down the rest of the field. I'm sure those who may never play again will be rewarded at a senior banquet if they are not an all league player etc. For the most part the MVP's fro each surrounding league, first and second teamers is what the list should probably be made from. Anything more is over kill.

 

[letsski]

So why not increase it to 10 teams next year? Then, twice as many people are happy.

I never said nor defended the number of players selected, just refuted that 4th team and HM meant nothing. Since the number of players selected is arbitrary ..3rd team is just as meaningless as 4th team or HM , don't quite understand the logic.

As far as Col Henry's comment of giving everyone a self esteem trophy, when I review the SF Chronicle and SJ Merc News lists, all the HM players were either the 1st or 2nd best player in their respective leagues. Hardly a "give everyone a trophy" scenario.

 

[letsski]

Of course it does but if anybody can make the list, why have a list at all? This is a district award. These players coaches and parents still have the honor of making all league. Or is this the new age thinking where everyone deserves an award? If that's the case then just give out a participation award for each player on a team.

Hardly a "everyone makes a list " situation. As an example, in the SJ Mercury All Bay Area team, between the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and HM selections only 4 PAL players were honored, including 2 league MVPs. Since the PAL encompasses 17 teams and 15 1st team All League selections, to be 1 of those 4 players is hardly the equivalent of a participation award.

 

[colhenrylives]

Again, the WCAL, a six-school league for girls' hoops, named a 27-member all-league team this year. Go figure.

 

[ClayK]

Of course there is excess, but there's still a fine line between watering down the awards and honoring kids who play the game well and have worked hard at the sport.

It's not as simple as it sounds, really, and if you've coached a senior who's worked her way into the starting lineup and had a great season, for her, you really want her to get some recognition for what she's accomplished. I don't think that's a bad thing ...

 

[colhenrylives]

One question regarding honors lists: Where do you draw the line?

 

[Streak One]

I heard a great take on the "participation award" argument from David Thorpe (formerly at ESPN and noted basketball trainer.

It isn't about not giving things like this out but keeping it in perspective. Making the fifth team, All-City doesn't mean you are destined to play college basketball. If you realize that it is harmless.

On the other side of it, if a little recognition makes you more likely to stick with playing the sport, isn't that a win long term for growth of the sport?

It is up to the player (and in most cases their families and circle of supporters) to realize what an honor means and not make too much of it.