Originally published March 1, 2010 at 10:01 PM | Page modified March 2, 2010 at 12:15 PM

2010 Star Times: Boys basketball

The 32nd annual Seattle Times all-area boys basketball team

CLIFF DESPEAUX / THE SEATTLE TIMES

Playing high-school hoops in nobody's shadow, Star Times boys selections are, from left to right, Gary Bell, Aaron Bright, Josh Smith, Cole Dickerson and Brett Kingma.

Colin Slingsby

Gary Bell

Kentridge guard, 6-1, Jr.

Considered among the top junior guards in the country, Bell averaged 22.6 points — with an SPSL-record 55 in one game — while shooting 40 percent from three-point range. The two-time Star Times choice led Kentridge to third place at last year's state tournament. Has several D-1 offers.

Aaron Bright

Bellevue point guard, 5-11, Sr.

The two-time Star Times selection has played with the poise and consistency expected from a Stanford-bound point guard. He led the Wolverines to their second straight KingCo 3A/2A regular-season and tournament titles and was named league MVP for the second year in a row. He averages 21 points, four assists and two steals for third-ranked Bellevue.

Joshua Smith

Kentwood center, 6-9, Sr.

Since returning from an early season injury that cost him 10 games, Smith has been a force for the Conquerors, averaging more than 18 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks. A repeat Star Times selection and the No. 1-ranked center in the country, the UCLA recruit was recently named a McDonald's All-American.

Cole Dickerson

Federal Way forward, 6-6, Sr.

The clear MVP choice in the SPSL 4A North, Dickerson averages 24 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks for the top-ranked Eagles, who are favored to win a second straight state title. He shoots better than 60 percent from the field and has signed with San Francisco. Older brother Michael played in the NBA.

Brett Kingma

Jackson guard, 6-2, Jr.

Kingma missed most of his sophomore season with a broken left arm. He has more than made up for lost time this season, establishing himself as one of the state's top scorers. The slick-shooting guard has dropped in more than 30 points nine times, averaging more than 25 points for the sixth-ranked Timberwolves.

Colin Slingsby

Chief Sealth coach

Slingsby led the Seahawks to a 12-3 record in a competitive Metro League despite playing in a temporary gym. Ranked eighth in Class 3A, Sealth (14-9) made its first appearance in the Metro championship game since 2001.

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