Curtis 'CJ' Stinson, Jr. Gatorade 2023 - 2024: Player of the Year Boys Basketball

“CJ is a great player and deserving of Gatorade Player of the Year honors. As a rising senior, he’s led his team to back-to-back state championships. Game-planning for him has always been a challenge. He’s athletic and a good shooter, but it’s his basketball IQ that separates him.”

Kevin Kanaskie

Head Coach - head coach of Waukee High

Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-5, 190-pound junior shooting guard averaged 19.8 points, seven rebounds and four assists this past season, leading the Tigers to the Class 4A state title. Ranked among the nation’s top 150 recruits by both Rivals and On3, Stinson culminated the 2023-24 campaign by being named captain of the 4A All-Tournament Team. Also a 2024 First Team All-State selection, he will enter his senior season as a two-time state champion.

Academic Achievement

Stinson has maintained a weighted 3.60 GPA in the classroom. He will begin his senior year of high school this fall.

Exemplary Character

Stinson has volunteered locally as part of an elementary school mentorship program and has donated his time coaching at youth basketball camps.

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