“Sam has played in the biggest games and at the biggest times, he’s delivered. The fact he’s a dual threat inside and outside makes him a difficult player to go against.”

Lex Cornia

Head Coach - Head coach of Evanston High

Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-6, 215-pound junior forward had led the Broncs to a 15-8 record and a berth in the Class 4A state tournament quarterfinals at the time of his selection. Lecholat averaged 18.4 points, 11.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks though 23 games. A First Team All-State selection as a sophomore, he led Class 4A in rebounding and was fourth in scoring this regular season.

Academic Achievement

Lecholat has maintained a 3.86 GPA in the classroom. He has made a verbal commitment to play basketball on scholarship at Montana State University beginning in the fall of 2021.

Exemplary Character

Lecholat has volunteered locally on community beautification projects and with the Salvation Army.