Bay City Western's Matt Costello is Class A Player of the Year

Matt Costello became the center of attention — physically and figuratively — immediately after hitting the hardwood for the 2011-12 season. The 6-foot-10, 245-pound Bay City Western High School senior center quickly became a key player for the Warriors, and a formidable foe for opponents. Now, the first-team all-state selection, who won the Mr. Basketball award and the Gatorade Player of the Year earlier this week, has been named The Associated Press Class A Player of the Year. Costello’s size meant he was usually the tallest player on the floor, but it was his game that separated him from the pack. Bay City Western coach Chris Watz could use his agile four-year varsity player as a shooting guard, if necessary, or play him at power forward or center. In short, Costello was a matchup nightmare since he earned a starting job halfway through his sophomore season.

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