2015-16 season highlights: The 6-foot-4 forward played every position for the Hurricanes. Averaged 21.1 points, 13.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 4.3 blocks per game. Posted three triple doubles. Can play above the rim at both ends of the floor or step outside the 3-point line. Led Amherst to back-to-back appearances in Division 1 sectional finals. Will prep next year at Westminster in Simsbury, Connecticut.
McCall on what changed following a slow start to the season: “My confidence. I had a lot of confidence going into the season but I started slow. I went to the gym a lot with my dad. He helped with my confidence, shot making. … I think it was mental. If you see a few fall in games the rest start to fall. Just getting back to basics.”
McCall on the challenge of facing the area’s best players: “I love when I have a matchup with another good player, like when we play Jake Medina (of Chicopee) or Ty Malone (of Putnam). It’s the good competition. I love to compete on both ends.”
Coach Jim Matuszko on McCall raising his game: “A big turning point in the season was when (point guard) Kyle (Murray) got hurt. After that we had to re-evaluate goals and Devonte’ really stepped up and said he would do whatever it takes. He got out of the postman role and he opened it up. He worked really hard to get his shot down and I thought he did a really great job.”
BOYS BASKETBALL ALL STARS
FIRST TEAM
Kevin Banas, senior, forward, Smith Academy
Jacob Bihler, junior, forward, Hampshire Regional
Raphie Coleman, senior, guard, Easthampton
Zach Crisafulli, junior, forward, Easthampton
Justin Farrick, senior, forward, Frontier Regional
Zach Gorham, junior, forward, Granby
Devonte’ McCall, senior, forward, Amherst Regional
Meikkle Murray, junior, guard, Amherst Regional
Sam’i Roe, junior, guard, Hopkins Academy
SECOND TEAM
Joe Advey, senior, guard, South Hadley
Matt Babyak, junior, forward, Hampshire Regional
Elijah Davis, junior, guard, Northampton
John Earle, sophomore, guard, Hopkins Academy
Colby Forbush, senior, guard, Granby
Peter Kowal, senior, forward, Gateway Regional
Mitch Medina, sophomore, forward, Belchertown
Jon Morrison, sophomore, forward, Hopkins Academy
HONORABLE MENTION
John Bella-Hunter, junior, center, Amherst Regional
Calvin Bridges, sophomore, guard, South Hadley
Will Budington, junior, guard, Amherst Regional
Spencer Butterfield, senior, guard, Hopkins Academy
Connor Davis, senior, forward, Belchertown
Joe Desormier, junior, guard, Granby
Javonte Grant, sophomore, guard, Smith Vocational
Greg Laroche, junior, guard, Hampshire Regional
Shane Mastello, junior, forward, Gateway Regional
Brett Morrison, senior, guard, Hopkins Academy
Shy Torres, senior, guard, Easthampton
Max Walder, senior, guard, Northampton