Mike Pereira, Resurrection (6'4" F, Grade 12)
The fourth year forward was huge for Resurrection, hitting timely baskets in Rez's first game against Centennial to help seal that win. He would go on to add 16 against CHCI and 20 against JF Ross, including a huge "and one" dunk on a partial breakaway in the second half. Pereira's stock just keeps continuing to go up --- with his meteoric rise, if he comes back for a 5th year (right now 50-50) I expect him to be one of CWOSSA's biggest recruiting targets next year.
Nebojsa Djeric, Cameron Heights (6'2" F, 5th Year)
You never know who of their starting five is going to step up, and in the CWOSSA championship game on Saturday night it was Djeric. He hit for 21 points in the game, and was calm and cool from the foul line, going 7 for 7. He did a solid job on the glass as well.
Shamlo Saeed, JF Ross (5'10" G, Grade 12)
This grade 12 sparkplug is key to Ross' success. Although he didn't have the greatest scoring numbers in the championship final (9 points), his poise and ball-handling were at times key for the Royals against Cameron's half-court pressure. He hit a couple of big jumpers, often doing so by stepping-back to gain space against a taller defender. Very heady player who, like most of the Royals, will return for a 5th year.
Ben Reyhani, SJAM (6'0" G, Grade 12)
This sharpshooter lit up St. John's for 41 points in the tournament's first round. Although he had a stomach flu that forced him to miss much of SJAM's second game, he would come out on Saturday with a solid effort that again included a couple of deep three-balls. Reyhani, at this point, is 50-50 to return to SJAM for a 5th year.
MVP: Amjed Osman, Cameron Heights (5'8" G, Grade 12)
What can we say? This floor general was doing it at both ends of the floor in the championship game, hitting a couple of key buckets and locking down defensively. He helped to force the decisive steal in the waning seconds (when CHCI had a foul to give) that helped to seal the win. His leadership and decision-making skills were also key in helping the Gaels survive a pool-play scare against Guelph Centennial.
Junior
Omar Aidaruse, Forest Heights (5'10" G, Grade 10)
Probably not a name you would have expected here at the start of the tournament, but this grade ten guard played very well on Saturday in both the semifinal and final games, scoring double digits (12 & 10) in both of those contests. He has a good fundamental knack (e.g. cutting and creating space for himself), and I think with some development he can be a solid contributor at the senior level for the Trojans.
Tim Dawson, St. John's (5'9" G, Grade 10)
Dawson, who earlier in the week won the D5 title for the Green Eagles with a couple of free-throws with 0.6 seconds left in a game, continued his steady play under the pressure of CWOSSA. He started with 18 points against Cameron Heights, and would hit for double digits the rest of the way, including 17 points against FHCI in a semifinal loss. However, his four three-pointers in that game helped keep SJC within striking distance. Definitely a guy to keep an eye on as he joins a youthful Eagle senior squad next season.
Kristian Vande Kemp, JF Ross (6'4" F, Grade 10)
Vande Kemp can finish inside, and hit from medium-to-long range as well. He demonstrated his multi-faceted game at numerous times this weekend, and was somebody that all teams had to account for in their games against the junior Royals. He's got SF skills, and already in grade 10, has CIS "SF size". Keep an eye on his development as he heads up to a veteran Ross senior squad next season.
Mike Blumel, St. Mary's (6'3" F, Grade 9)
The lone grade 9 to make the list, Blumel will enter next season as one of the top couple of junior players (if not the top) in CWOSSA. In the championship final, he poured in 15 points before fouling out, demonstrating a nice variety of low post moves as well as good court sense. He has good touch on his mid-range jumper, and is a solid free-throw shooter as well. He would be a good candidate to move up early to the SMHS senior squad next season, although the Eagles' senior roster will already be loaded with returnees.
MVP: Juwan Miller, Forest Heights (5'10" G, Grade 10)
No doubt about this one. The super-athletic guard slashed and dashed his way past defenders en route to a 35-point championship finals effort and 28 in the semifinals as well. He was absolutely unstoppable and has a great ability of getting into the lane and adjusting himself right as he's making his attempt (i.e. often getting himself squared to the basket or backboard). Miller, who is a very good shooter, will look to continue to develop that ability as he transitions to the senior level --- of course, he didn't need to settle for jump shots in junior with the ease that he could get to the basket. Definitely CWOSSA's top prospect right now among the current grade 10 crop.
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