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Connecticut Boys Basketball POY: Steven Enoch

THE WINNER: Steven Enoch

THE BASICS

School: St. Thomas More School (Oakdale, Conn.)
Grade: Senior
Position: Forward
Height: 6-foot-10
Weight: 235 pounds

Athletic achievement: He averaged 15 points and 11 rebounds per game this past season, leading the Chancellors (29-9) to the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council Class AAA semifinals. The state’s No.1 recruit in the Class of 2015 as rated by the New England Recruiting Report, Enoch scored 18 points with seven rebounds in an 83-76, come-from-behind victory over Vermont Academy at the Spaulding Hoophall Classic in January.

Academic excellence: Enoch has maintained a 3.27 GPA.

Exemplary character: He has donated his time delivering meals and clothing to families in need and has volunteered as a tour guide for prospective students at his school.

THE PRAISE

“Steven Enoch possesses tremendous integrity and initiative,” said St. Thomas More head coach Jere Quinn. “He has had a wonderful season while playing in the strongest conference in the country. He will have a very successful career at UConn as a student and as an athlete.”

THE FUTURE: Enoch has signed with UConn.

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