Meet Mr. Basketball
March 20, 2012
This season's Mr. Basketball stood tall over the rest of the competition -- although not by much over a future Michigan State teammate.
Bay City Western center Matt Costello edged Lansing Sexton guard Denzel Valentine to win the 32nd Mr. Basketball award. It is given annually to the top senior player in the state by the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan and the Detroit Free Press.
Here's Costello's story, from the Free Press' Mick McCabe:
Bay City Western's Matt Costello shares Mr. Basketball award with all who helped him
Today in the MHSAA: 10/21/25
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
October 21, 2025
1. FIELD HOCKEY Dexter earned a spot in the inaugural MHSAA Semifinals with a 5-0 win over Bloomfield Hills Marian; Chelsea, Ann Arbor Pioneer and Saline also advanced – Oakland Press
2. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Buckley edged Division 3 No. 10 Manton in five sets after trailing 2-1 – Traverse City Record-Eagle
3. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Ishpeming defeated Negaunee at the WIN Tournament – Upper Michigan’s Source
4. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Cadillac swept Alpena to improve to 26-6 overall – Cadillac News
5. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Division 4 honorable mention Onekama defeated Shelby and White Cloud – Manistee News Advocate