McGill head coach Phillip Murphy was on hand for the luncheon. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Hes played great all year and hes a guy whos going to contend for the Mr. Basketball award here going forward. He definitely played the best basketball of his high school career in his last two weeks. Its going to be fun to see what he does at Arkansas..

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by clicking here. If he continues on the trajectory weve seen, he is going to do amazing things, he said. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. I want to thank God first.

I really wanted that state title, but things happen for a reason, Dunning said. two-time Gatorade Alabama Player of the Year. Murphy said Dunnings college future is unlimited. As he keeps playing, hell get better and better. I think Ill have a chance to win it (Mr. Basketball) because Im going to come back way harder than I did this year. Obviously, he is good enough to go to an SEC school.

Hes a high-character individual, and if you know his parents theres a good reason why. The 6-4 guard averaged 24.4 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. Dunning said the Mr. Basketball Award was a nice way to end his high school career but not a perfect way. To cap his high school career, Dunning was named the Alabama MVP in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic. I want to thank my mom, my dad, the McT program and my grandmother who always believed in me. We always said Barry was going to play his best basketball as a senior, McGill-Toolen head coach Phillip Murphy said. We have chosen to He has a very high ceiling. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 7/1/2022). I really wanted that state title, but things happen for a reason, Dunning said. Leading McGill back to the Final Four state tournament, Dunning averaged 24.3 points, 12.3 rebounds and 4.1 assists a game. Hes just a fantastic kid. He also led the Alabama team to victory in the recent Alabama-Mississippi High School All-Star Game in Clinton, Miss., where he was named the Most Valuable Player on the Alabama squad. Philon, who helped lead Baker to the Class 7A Final Four state tournament, has already received several college scholarship offers as a sophomore. That versatility is going to get him on the court early. He couldnt be more deserving. 2021 AHSAA Volleyball McGill- Toolen makes a come back point against Spain Park, McGill-Toolen tip for championship point in 2018 AHSAA 7A Girls Volleyball Championship, NFHS Network LLC NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. 2022 Advance Local Media LLC. He made 77 3-point baskets and also produced 79 steals. Posted by Tommy Hicks | Mar 31, 2022 | News, Sports, TheScore | 0 |. The best deal is found by clicking here.

AHSFHS.org strives to provide the most accurate information possible. He was also AL.coms Coastal Alabama Player of the Year. She always believed in me. He finished with 22 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists in Alabamas 96-89 victory. Click here right now to find out more. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. Its a great way (for Barry) to cap it off. 1939,1940,1941,1943,1946,1947,1948. Join us right now to get the latest local news from local reporters for local readers. This is a great way to end my senior season.. This page is available to our subscribers. I want to thank God for everything; I want to thank my mom and my dad, the McT program, and a big shoutout to my (deceased) grandmother. The remaining Player of the Year winners include: Girls: Olivia Vandergriff, Guntersville, 5A; Emma Kate Tittle, Deshler, 4A; Ella Jane Conwell, Prattville Christian, 3A; Molly Heard, Pisgah, 2A; Timya Thurman, Linden, 1A: Jasmyn Butts, Glenwood, AISA. Barry Dunning Jr. played his best high school basketball in the final games of his McGill-Toolen career. MAWSS closing lobby of Catherine St. building at noon Friday, Gun used to kill officer stolen from unlocked car, Bills offer annexation protections for landmark districts, Nappie Music voters crown newcomers, stage veterans, New spot for Eds Shed, new life for its Causeway building, Nappie winner: I screamed my dog hid under the bed.. NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. The last four Mr. Basketball winners Calhouns J.D. Dunning was also named the Class 6A boys Player of the Year at the awards luncheon, held at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Montgomery. And then Ill have another year the year after that, he said. dparker@ahsfhs.org. But you know, its good for me to win. It shows that if you keep God first and you work hard that your dreams will come true.. The season was great. He said Dunning wasnt just a leader for the Yellow Jackets on the basketball court. Davison (Alabama), Mountain Brooks Trendon Watford (LSU), Mae Jemisons John Petty (Alabama) and Ingram (Alabama) all signed initially with SEC schools. publish this information in hopes our visitors will participate in assisting He was also AL.coms Coastal Alabama Player of the Year. Boys: Martavious Russell, Sipsey Valley, 5A; Antonio Kite, Anniston, 4A; Cole Millican, Plainview, 3A; Anthony Johnson, Midfield, 2A; Will Bonner, Belgreen, 1A; Robert Rose, Autauga Academy, AISA. He is a late bloomer in my opinion. Barry Dunning is unbelievable, Spanish Fort coach Jimbo Tolbert said after his teams loss to McGill in Montgomery. Its just a blessing knowing that if you always keep God first and work hard, your dreams will come true.. The recognition that hes brought to us is just fantastic. He stood out as a basketball player in all phases of the game, Murphy said of Dunnings performance in the All-Star Game. There is no question about that.. He also averaged 3.3 steals, 2.6 assists and 1.7 blocks for the 30-win Yellow Jackets. Great Moments in Alabama High School Basketball History, More items in the McGill-ToolenYellow JacketsTeam Click here right now to find out more. He can guard 1-4. J.D. That is saying something in itself. With two more years remaining, Philon said the award serves as incentive for him to continue to work hard as he moves forward. Its an unbelievable honor to have a chance to coach that kid, Baker head coach David Armstrong said. Check it out.Already a member of the Lagniappe family? Hes definitely worthy of being Mr. Basketball, said Theodores Philip Roebling, who coached Ingram and has coached against Dunning for the past four years. He becomes the first McGill-Toolen player to be selected as Mr. Basketball. He is the first Mr. Basketball from Mobile since Theodores Dazon Ingram won the award in 2015. The 6-foot-6, 210-pound forward led McGill-Toolen to the Class 6A state semifinals this season. Barry is a complete player. He wasnt the only Mobile-area player to receive Player of the Year honors as Bakers Labaron Philon, just a sophomore, won the Class 7A boys honor. Barry Dunning Jr. capped off his stellar basketball career at McGill-Toolen on Thursday when the 6-foot-6 Arkansas signee was selected the Alabama Sports Writers Association Mr. Basketball winner for 2022. -- 25 points, 18 rebounds and 3 steals in a 62-58 loss to Huffman in the state semifinals. Its great. He also produced 128 steals and had 67 blocked shots. I learned how to be more mature.. He played the right way and was rewarded for it. I thought, by far and away, he was the best player on the floor.. If you can assist in completing missing information, join us in the But he doesnt just score. Hes good at everything.. Dunning was named the Alabama MVP in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic. Davison, Petty and Watford each won the award two years in a row. RELATED: Meet the 2022 ASWA All-State Boys team, RELATED: Hazel Greens Samiya Steele named Miss Basketball. Davidsons Kelsey Thompson was a Class 7A girls Player of the Year finalist, but the award went to Hoovers Reniya Kelly. Davison, a freshman at Alabama this season, won the award the previous two seasons. I thank everybody who voted for me to win and the whole organization.. Store.

The Arkansas signee and two-time Gatorade Alabama Player of the Year was named the states 40th Mr. Basketball by the Alabama Sports Writers Association on Thursday in Montgomery. It means a lot, Dunning said. us to complete every school. Hazel Greens Samiya Steele, the 6A Player of the Year, was named Miss Basketball for 2022. Dunning, also named Class 6A Player of the Year at the banquet, averaged 25.3 points and 12.9 rebounds this season. The final three games of his McGill career looked like this: -- 25 points and 25 rebounds in a regional semifinal win over Benjamin Russell, -- 27 points and 18 rebounds in the regional final win against rival Spanish Fort. Its been a long journey, Murphy said. It means a lot, Dunning said of winning 7A Player of the Year and Mr. Basketball. This is certainly a good way to end my senior season., (top 5 players regardless of classification). Dunning was recently selected as the Gatorade Alabama Player of the Year for the second consecutive season. I didnt think I was going to win it, you know Im a sophomore coming in and the (other finalists) are seniors, Philon said. Philon said the award came as a surprise to him. Sign in by clicking here, County Commission contributing $15M for Mobile Downtown Airport, Man accused of shooting 5 at Ladd-Peebles arrested in St. Augustine. And for him to win it as a sophomore is huge. Were just proud of him and proud of what hes been able to accomplish.. He deserved the award. He, like Dunning, was a first-team ASWA All-State selection. Unfortunately he lost his grandmother last year and she was a big part of his life, too, and a big reason for what he is today and who he is.. Dunning is the first winner from McGill-Toolen Catholic. Hes come a long way for our school and our program. 1965,1967,1971,1972,1973,1974,1976. The ASWAs annual Player of the Year Banquet was sponsored by ALFA Insurance and the Alabama High School Athletic Directors and Coaches Association. Some records may be incomplete. He also rebounds and blocks shots. All rights reserved (About Us). There was a lot of hard, hard work that went into it. He can play the 1-4 positions. He shoots it well, and he is aggressive going to the basket.