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Gatorade 2022 - 2023: Player of the Year

Boys Basketball - Colorado

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BOYS BASKETBALL

D'Aundre Samuels

Guard
DENVER EAST HS
DENVER, COLORADO
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-3
Press Release

Peak Performance

21.8

Average Points (per game)

7.5

Average Rebounds (per game)

6.6

Average Assists (per game)

4.9

Average Steals (per game)
“We played against Denver East twice and Samuels was exceptional for them both times. He shows the ability to impact winning on both sides of the ball, night in and night out. If he needs to score, make plays for his teammates, rebound or defend, he gets it done. On the outside looking in, he seems like a great kid.”
Dre Calloway
Head Coach - Northfield coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-3, 1770-pound senior guard led Denver East (26-2) to the state title this past season, marking the 12th championship in program history. Samuels scored 25 points, pulled down eight rebounds and dished seven assists in an 82-61 win over Fossil Ridge in the 6A final. He averaged 21.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 4.9 steals on the year. The Angels are now tied with Manual High for the most state basketball championships in Colorado history. 

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Academic Achievement

Samuels maintains a B average in the classroom. He remains undecided upon a collegiate destination. 

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Exemplary Character

Samuels has volunteered locally on behalf of two Denver-area youth basketball camps.