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Friday
February 2012
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Here are the players who were voted to this season's team. Click here to see bios, photos and the players who earned honorable mention. Also be sure to check out 20 years of All-Suburban boys scoring history here.
6-foot-8 senior center, Germantown
6-5 senior forward, Menomonee Falls
6-4 sophomore forward, New Berlin West
6-1 senior guard, Greendale
6-4 senior guard, New Berlin Eisenhower
6-2 senior guard, Whitefish Bay
6-4 senior forward, Whitnall
6-5 freshman forward, Menomonee Falls
6-3 senior forward/guard, Wauwatosa East
How they are chosen
The NOW sports staff begins compiling each All-Suburban team by contacting all coaches in its coverage area and asking for nominations. Coaches provide comments on each player and season statistics.
That information is put on a ballot to which NOW reporters add their own first-hand impressions of players.
Each staff member then votes for the 10 players he feels should be on the team, ranking them from 10 to 1. The player with the most points is named the Player of the Year and the next nine players are also named to the team.
Those players receiving votes who do not make the team earn high honorable mention and those who are nominated but don't receive votes earn honorable mention.
Big Ben back on top
Germantown's Ben Averkamp collected his second consecutive NOW All-Suburban Player of the Year honor after leading the Warhawks to the state finals for the second year in a row. The 6-foot-8 inch senior will continue his basketball career next season at Loyola of Chicago.
- Photo Gallery: 'Big Ben' through the years
- Special Section: All-Suburban Boys Team
Merg makes point
Greendale's Alex Merg parlayed his hard work and talent into a spot on this season's All-Suburban squad. He was also named a co-player of the year in the Woodland Conference.
Proven pain fighter
Whitnall's Bryan Stave has persevered through injury to earn a spot on the NOW All-Suburban team. The senior played four seasons of varsity ball, averaging 16.8 points a game this year.
Windler sustains run
South Milwaukee's Andrew Windler proved to be a difficult foe for opponents to handle during the 2008-09 campaign. The senior, an all-Southeast Conference selection, shot 44 percent from 3-point range and has improved his game each season.
Vet, newcomer powered Falls
Lee Becker, a senior, and freshman J.P. Tokoto formed a fearsome frontcourt for Menomonee Falls this season. They were the first Indians since 2002 to earn a spot on the All-Suburban team.
Instant help rewarded
Chad Mathwig averaged a double-double to help New Berlin West stay competitive despite losing every starter from a season ago. The sophomore also shot a sizzling 59 percent from the floor.
Brotherly battles spurred Selvick
Eisenhower's Austin Selvick credited his older brother for inspiring his competitive nature. The senior developed into a floor leader for the Lions this season to earn a spot on the All-Suburban team.
Noble effort recognized
Whitefish Bay's Jimmy Sherburne helped lead the Dukes to a 21-2 overall record and a North Shore Conference title. A hard-fought victory over Germantown, breaking the Warhawks' 30-game regular-season winning streak, was especially sweet.
Tosa East's Williams' late-game heroics became standard
Eric Williams has proven to be the person to take, and make, the clutch shot the last two seasons for Wauwatosa East. This season it was a crucial tip-in against Milwaukee Washington. Last year it was a 3-pointer in the title game his coach said was the biggest shot in school history.
Shaw shapes redemption
Whitefish Bay coach Dave Shaw is the NOW All-Suburban Coach of the Year for the 2009 season. He led the Blue Dukes to 21-2 record by tailoring his game plan to perfectly fit his team's strengths, especially standout guard Jimmy Sherburne. Go to story.
Scoring leaders
Check out our interactive map for a look at the all-time scoring leaders of boys and girls basketball teams at high schools in the suburban Milwaukee area.
Big Ben strikes often
Check out our photo gallery of All-Suburban Player of the Year Ben Averkamp in action.
Turning 20
The CNI/NOW All-Suburban Boys Basketball Team is celebrating its 20th anniversary this season. The following are the past coaches of the year:
2009: Dave Shaw, Whitefish Bay
2008: Tim Arndorfer, Wauwatosa East
2007: Steve Showalter, Germantown
2006: Bernie Lindner, Oak Creek
2005: George Haas, Wauwatosa East
2004: Jim Nowak, Greenfield
2003: Paul Hepp, Nicolet
2002: Dave Buchanan, Greenfield
2001: Dave Scheidegger, New Berlin Eisenhowewr
2000: Jeff Lewiston, New Berlin West
1999: Paul Wollersheim, Dominican
1998: Kent Kroupa, Muskego
1997: George Haas, Wauwatosa East
1996: Jeff Thielke, Whitefish Bay
1995: Tim Morgan, Shorewood
1994: George Haas, Wauwatosa East
1993: John Tanem, Oak Creek
1992: Steve Bazelon, Nicolet
1991: Greg Trojanowski, Dominican
1990: Phil Jones, Bay View
Here are the athletes who have been selected the CNI/NOW All-Suburban Player of the Year:
2009: Ben Averkamp, Germantown
2008: Ben Averkamp, Germantown
2007: Dwight Buycks, Bay View
2006: Jerry Smith, Wauwatosa East
2005: Jerry Smith, Wauwatosa East
2004: Allan Hanson, Wauwatosa East
2003: Luke Homan, Brookfield Central
2002: Dan Grunfeld, Nicolet
2001: Devin Harris, Wauwatosa East
2000: Deonte Moses, Bay View
1999: Nick Smith, Greenfield
1998: Marcus Johnson, Dominican
1997: Andy Kowske, Dominican
1996: Dan Luczywko, South Milwaukee
1995: Jeff Boinski, Thomas More
1994: James Stewart, Bay View
1993: Brad Christianson, Menomonee Falls
1992: Brad Christianson, Menomonee Falls
1991: Glen Allen, Whitnall
1990: Tuwan Clayton, Bay View
