Erickson Bans, Shea, Guard

Bans is the most explosive boys scorer over a four-year career the state has ever seen. He totaled 2,605 points at Shea, including a 57-point game against Pawtucket rival Tolman in 2019. Bans was named to the All-State second team and the All-State first team twice, including Gatorade Player of the Year honors in 2020. He’s played in 78 college games between Bryant and Florida Southern. Glenn Osmundson/The Providence Journal, File

Billy Baron, Hendricken, Guard

Baron was part of a dominant four-year championship run for Bishop Hendricken from 2005-06 to 2008-09. He was selected to the All-State first team in each of those last two seasons, a scoring guard who could play with some physicality. Baron went on to play 105 college games at Virginia, Rhode Island

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