Section » Awards and Recognitions

Golden Whistle Award

The Golden Whistle Award certificate awarded by BCANY to any basketball official in the state who has officiated basketball for twenty or more years. A letter of nomination containing the official’s name, address, IAABO Board number and years of service should be sent to Dave Archer, BCANY Executive Director. 2009 Jim Myers (Section 10) 40 [...]

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Distinguished Service

BCANY honors individuals who have made a significant contribution to the sport of basketball in New York State. This award is for contributions state-wide, not just in a region or local area. 2009 Bill Higgins – Boys State Committee Chairman 2005 Les Lombadi – Anaconda Sports 2004 Glen McGinnis – BCANY Board Member 2002 Doug [...]

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Scholarships

2009 Rebecca Monteith – Tuxedo H.S. – Section 9 Anne Marie LaFave – Immaculate Heart Central – Section 3 Bridget Allan – Warwick Valley B.S. – Section 9 Adam LaQuier – Canton B.S. – Section 10 2008 Steve Karnyski – Depew H. S. – Sec. 6 Divine Sebuharara – Vestal – Sec. 4 Terry Parham [...]

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Frees & Threes

BCANY Frees and Threes Contest for 2008 – 2009 3 point Shot Contest * The winner is the first listed under each category. Honorable mentions (the best of the rest) are listed after #1. The number of entries increases each year. Boys Individual (minimum of 40 made) Phil Stasiak Williamsville South 41-91 .450 **** Jesse [...]

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Mr. Basketball

Lance Stephenson and Brandon Triche co-winners of “Mr. New York Basketball” for 2009 Lance Stephenson of Lincoln HS, Brooklyn and Brandon Triche, Jamesville-DeWitt HS, Syracuse are named co-winners of the 2009 “Mr. New York Basketball” award by the Basketball Coaches Association of New York, Inc. Stephenson and Triche were selected by a BCANY committee chaired [...]

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Miss Basketball

Ieasia Walker of Copiague HS is Named 2009 Miss New York Basketball Ieasia Walker of Copiague High School is named the recipient of the 2009 “Miss New York Basketball” Award by the Basketball Coaches Association of New York, Inc. Ieasia was selected by a BCANY committee chaired by Gina Castelli, Head Coach at Siena College. [...]

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Assistant Coach Award

This award is to honor any long time assistant coach (junior varsity, freshmen, junior high, etc.) who has shown dedication to basketball, their school and community, and the students they educate. A minimum of 15 years of service as an assistant is needed to be eligible. Mail a letter providing the needed information by August [...]

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Coaching Dedication Award

This award is to honor coaches in New York State who have coached for a number of years. Different size plaques for 15 years, 20 years, 25 years and continuing in 5 year increments. Mail a letter to the Executive Director providing the needed information by August 1st each year. 2010 30 Years          Lou Gambeski, [...]

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Victory Award

Victory Awards The Basketball Coaches Association of New York Inc., annually presents awards to Varsity Coaches in New York State that have achieved milestones in number of victories recorded. The awards are symbolic in nature to recognize achievement in the coaching profession. This list is updated each September. Simply send your name, school and number [...]

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College Players of the Year

2010 Mens Division III Player of the Year – Corey McAdam- Nazareth College Womens Division III Player of the Year – Jessica Laing, SUNY Cortland JUCO Men Player of the Year – Akeem Ellis – Herkimer County C.C. JUCO Women Player of the Year – No nominations received Women – Junior College 2009 No Nomination [...]

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