2017 - 2018 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
BOYS BASKETBALL
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
MYLES
DREAD
GUARD
GONZAGA COLLEGE HS
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
SENIOR
HEIGHT: 6-FOOT-5
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HIGHLIGHTED STATS
14.1
POINTS PER GAME
4.5
REBOUNDS PER GAME
3.6
ASSISTS PER GAME
1.3
STEALS PER GAME
“Myles has a tremendous work ethic which he brings to practice and games every day. He has done a great job of bringing our young guys along in showing them what it means to be a part of our program.”
Steve Turner
Head Coach of Gonzaga High

Athletic Excellence


The 6-foot-5, 205-pound senior guard had led the Eagles to a 27-7 record and a berth in the Alhambra Catholic Invitational Tournament quarterfinals at the time of his selection. Dread averaged 14.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.3 steals through 34 games. He knocked down 42.9 percent of his 3-point attempts (75-for-175) and entered the ACIT with 1,397 career points.

Academic Achievement


Dread has maintained a B average in the classroom. He has signed a national letter of intent to play basketball on scholarship at Penn State University this fall.

Exemplary Character


An avid composer of poetry, Dread has volunteered locally with literacy-outreach programs and as a youth basketball coach and counselor. He has also donated his time feeding the homeless and elderly.