Donovan averaged 14 points, nine rebounds, four assists and two blocks per game in his senior year. As a AAU standout, he was a Derek Smith All-Star at the U17 level.

Donovan can play both inside or outside. He shot over 40 percent from 3-point range last season. He also has the skills to put ball on the floor and drive. He is a good ball handler with good court vision and passing skills. Donovan is also a physical defender, who plays strong man-to-man defense. He also is tough on the boards and runs the floor very well.

After a successful senior campaign, Donovan received the Rick Bolus' Top 12 senior in Kentucky award. He was also a McDonald's All-American nominee, All-District 41 and All-Region 11. In addition, Donovan was a participant Kentucky/Ohio All-Star game. Off the court, Donovan was a Frankfort State Journal All-Scholastic team honoree.

“We are very excited to add Andy to our program. He is a perfect fit for our style of play and our University," said UAH head coach Lennie Acuff. "His ability to put the ball on the floor and shoot from outside along with his size make him an asset to our team. We are thrilled that Andy has chosen to become a Charger and we look forward to watching him grow as a student athlete.”

Blasi racks the rim

Blasi, the Northeast Hoosier Conference player of the year, led the Chargers to a 17-4 record, including back to back NHC Championships and #12 ranking in 4A this past season.

Individually, Conner led the Chargers in rebounding, blocks and FG %. Blasi averaged 10.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game as a senior.

“Conner is a very intelligent and hard-working young man on and off the court," said Charger coach Lennie Acuff. "His size and athleticism and the fact that he is left handed poses as a tough match up inside. We are very excited to have Conner as a part of our program, because we know his best years are ahead of him.”

  (Left to Right) - Seniors Jordan Brewer, Kael Coleman and Casey Stafford
(Photos Courtesy of Chuck Edgeworth)

Jones

UAH and Delta State split a pair of games this season. The Statesmen won the first game 63-60 in November in Cleveland, Miss. and the Chargers took the rematch 80-64 at Spragins Hall.

On Saturday, Jones had his way knocking down 15-of-25 shots, mostly from point blank range. However, he did hit a 3-pointer and made 6-of-9 freethrows. Jones even had five assists.

Coleman and Brewer also had double figures in their final home game. Coleman finished with 16 points and seven assists, while Brewer tallied 12 points and eight rebounds.

Jon Matthews led Flagler with 22 points, while D.J. Ferguson added 17, Ben De La Cruz contributed points and eight rebounds and John Pietkiewicz dropped in 13 points.

The Chargers came out firing, jumping out to a quick 16-6 lead. However, Flagler battled back with a 14-2 run to take a 20-18 lead with 9:11 left. The teams wound up fighting to a draw after 20 minutes, going in at halftime tied at 32-all.

The Saints were the ones to start the second half hot, rolling out to a 53-44 lead. But, this time UAH answered with a 12-0 run to pull back in front. Brewer capped the rally and gave the Chargers a 56-53 lead with 8:36 left.

The game remained tight down the stretch and the Chargers appeared to be poised to close out the win, leading 71-67 with only 22 seconds left. But, Stafford fouled Brandon Johnson as he grabbed his ninth rebound. Johnson made two freethrows, cutting the UAH lead to a bucket.

On the ensuing possession, the Chargers were unable to inbound the ball, giving the ball back to the Saints with 14 seconds left. On the inbound pass, De La Cruz was fouled by Brewer trying to score from in close. He would make both freethrows, tying the score at 71-all with 12 seconds left. The Chargers had a chance to win the game, but were unable to get a shot off.

In overtime, the Saints went into the deep freeze, missing their first six shots and a pair of freethrows. Meanwhile UAH scored 11 unanswered to take an 82-71 lead. Flagler didn't score until Johnson hit a jumper with 1:13 left to make it 82-73. Ferguson hit a 3-pointer later to cut the lead to 84-76, but that's as close as the Saints would get.