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Marquette signee Henry Ellenson from Rice Lake, Wis., was named the state's boys basketball Gatorade Player of the Year on Friday morning.

Going into Friday's state semifinal game against Greendale, the 6-foot-10 forward has averaged 27.4 points, 12.0 rebounds, 2.4 blocks, 1.8 assists and 1.4 steals in 26 games during his senior season. He will play in the McDonald's All-American Game, Nike Hoops Summit and Jordan Brand Classic in April.

Wisconsin's Mr. Basketball will be named Saturday and the state Associated Press Player of the Year will be announced after the conclusion of the state tournament.

Minnesota Player of the Year: On Monday, Marquette commit Sacar Anim was named the Minnesota Player of the Year by the AP after leading his high school team, DeLaSalle, to its fourth straight 3A state title.

Anim averaged 24 points per game this season. He scored 32 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the championship tilt, an 82-64 win last Saturday night at the Target Center.