By David Rogers. BOONE, N.C. — The 3A/4A Northwestern Conference men’s basketball season for 2022-23 had a split decision for league dominance — and the all-conference selections reflected that.
Regular season team champion Freedom saw Amore Connelly gain “Player of the Year” honors while head coach Clint Zimmerman picked up the “Coach of the Year” recognition. That said, the NWC tournament champion was Alexander Central and Chad Lasher picked up “Tournament MVP” honors.
Locally, Watauga’s Grant Morrison and Jackson Pryor received “all-conference” nods while Maddox Greene and Wyatt Keller picked up honorable mention recognition.
ALL CONFERENCE SELECTIONS
- Freedom: Amore Connelly, Mekhi Harris, Dyson Dellinger, Kayden Lytle
- Alexander Central: Grayson Presnell, Avery Cook
- Watauga: Grant Morrison, Jackson Pryor
- South Caldwell: Tyler Eggers
- Ashe County: Jake Grubb
- Hibriten: Nylan Battle
HONORABLE MENTION
- Freedom: Avery Pollard, Gavin McNaughton
- Alexander Central: Chad Lasher, Carter Fortner
- Watauga: Maddox Greene, Wyatt Keller
- South Caldwell: Tyler Cline, Conner Setzer
- Ashe County: Harrison Langdon, Austin Grogan
- Hibriten: James Willis, Javier Maxwell
