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Gatorade 2018 - 2019: Player of the Year

Boys Basketball - Wyoming

Gatorade Player of the year

Erik Oliver

Guard/forward
CHEYENNE EAST HS
CHEYENNE, WYOMING
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-2
Press Release

Peak Performance

19.7

Points per game

7.5

Rebounds per game

3.3

Assists per game

1.4

Steals per game
“Erik Oliver is a dynamic scorer who shoots the ball very well and gets to the rim at will. His numbers are very impressive, even more so when you watch how well he involves his teammates. He makes his teammates better.”
Shawn Gillum
Head Coach - Head coach of Natrona County High

Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-2, 185-pound senior guard and forward averaged 19.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.4 steals this past season, leading the Thunderbirds (22-5) to the Class 4A state semifinals. A four-time All-Conference selection, Oliver is a two-time First Team All-State honoree.

Academic Achievement

Oliver has maintained a 3.06 GPA in the classroom. He remains undecided upon a collegiate destination.

Exemplary Character

Oliver has volunteered locally as a peer mentor and as a youth basketball coach.