PA LINCOLN TOP 10 BASKETBALL PLAYERS FROM 1970 - 2002

[kenlo340]

I recently had a discussion with some people about Lincoln Basketball.  We had a discussion about the Top 10 players to play at Lincoln from 1970 - 2002.  My Top 5 was the following:

1. Earl Evans 6'9 Forward 1974 UNLVMost dominate player ever to play in Southeast Texas maybe even the state. Dominated everyone and anybody.

2. Fred "Pooh" Curby 5'9 Guard 1970 Best guard Lincoln has ever produced hands down.  Could hit 50 on any given night, and that was without the 3 point shot. Could possibly be 1A.

3. Emmanual "Mac" McElroy 6'4 Guard 1998 Cincinnati Slasher, Finisher one of the best guards.  The only 4 time District player of the Year Lincoln has ever produced.

4. Steven Jackson 6'8 Guard/Forward 1995 NBA - Indiana PacersEven though he never finished at Lincoln we have to consider him as one of the best ot play there.  Domniated his Junior year at the state game.

5.  Brandon "B.J." Tyler 6'1 Guard 1989 Texas Most complete guard to play in SE Texas.  Controlled the game and tempo.  Fastest guard to play at Lincoln.  

6. Leonard "Long Goode' Allen 6'8 Forward/Center 1981 San Diego State Started out slow and finished with a bang.  Dominated down low to win state.

7.  Brian Sallier  6'8 Forward/Center1988 Oklahoma Yah was a 2 sport star.  Was 4A Player of the Year his senior year.  

8.  Michael Jaco 6'3 Guard  1981 Drake Sweetest left handed stroke Lincoln ever produced.   Was the MVP of the District when Long Goode was a Senior

in '81.

9. Thad Sanders 6'7 Forward 1976 Texas Tech Leading scorer in 1976.  Could produce all over the court.  Lead the district in scoring and rebounds his senior year.

10.  Kelvin McKyer 6'6 Guard/Forward 1991 Slasher.  One state Championships his Sophomore and Senior year.  Was MVP of the District his senior year.

Honorable Mention:  Anthony Allen 6'7 Forward 1986 Georgetown, Gary Hunt 6'4 Guard 1987 Tuskegee, Keith Harris 6'7 Forward 1997 Tulane, Donald Cole 6'8 Forward 1996 Sam Houston State, Darius Brannon 6'9 Forward 1999 Houston, Corey Valsin 6'5 Guard/Forward 1999 Texas Christian, Reuben Prevost 6'8 Center 1979, Gregory Martin 6-7 Center 1972 Texas Southern, Gregory Keller 6-4 Guard/Forward 1975 Stephen F. Austin, Ronald Trahan 6-3 Guard 1976 UTEP, Kelvin Eli 6-1 Guard 1974 Prairie View.

[KFDM COOP]

:shock: Now that was some players!!!

[AshlyHasBeen]

Great list, but I would say along with others that in high school Keith Harris was better than Jackson. Later in their careers Jackson became better in my opinion.

[Hupernikomen]

Don't remember his name but Lincoln had a tremendous player their last year as lincoln. Wasn't a big kid but he sure knew how to score.

[JMay]

I always thought Keith was better than Steve too. I graduated from WB in 94 and remember Keith giving them more trouble than Steve did. Also I thought Keith graduated in '95, before Jackson left.

[adminbaberuth]

I recently had a discussion with some people about Lincoln Basketball. We had a discussion about the Top 5 players to play at Lincoln from 1970 - 2002. My Top 5 was the following:

1. Earl Evans 6'9 Forward 1974 Most dominate player ever to play in Southeast Texas maybe even the state. Dominated everyone and anybody.

We couldn't dress out for PE because of a basketball tournament at the old West Orange Jr High back in 1970. It just so happen that the team we got to watch was Woodrow Wilson.

When this 6'4, 8th grader was dunking in warm ups, scoring 50 from all over the court, I knew this guy was something special.