Modesto Christian center Idehen named to MaxPreps’ all-state second team

Modesto Christian High center Robinson Idehen and Stanislaus State recruit Jaelen Ragsdale were named to MaxPreps’ all-state basketball team.

Idehen was a second-team all-state and Division I selection. The 6-foot-10 senior was named the Modesto Metro Conference MVP and helped guide the Crusaders back to the CIF Northern California Open Division final.

Modesto Christian was defeated by De La Salle High in the final seconds and finished with a record of 32-2. Idehen, who will play in Friday’s 6-County All-Star Senior Basketball Game at Modesto Junior College, led the team in scoring (15.8), rebounding (8.7) and blocked shots (2.8).

Ragsdale was a three-year all-Valley Oak League performer at Weston Ranch High and a prized recruit by Stanislaus State coach Larry Reynolds. The 6-foot point guard landed on the all-state third team and was the Division III Player of the Year.

Ragsdale led the Cougars to VOL and Sac-Joaquin Section Division III championships.

Manteca High had two players named to the Division III state team. Nevada-bound forward Kenny Wooten was a first-team selection. Wooten was the star of the CIF State Division III final, steering the Buffaloes’ historic win over Ayala High of Chino Hills with 26 points, 18 rebounds and nine blocked shots. Teammate Anand Hundal was named to the second team.

Mariposa senior guard Dalton Rockwood was a Division V first-team selection after guiding the Grizzlies to a Division V section championship.

Hundal and Rockwood will also play in Friday’s 6-County game. Idehen, Hundal and Rockwood are on the Blue Team, coached by retiring Davis coach Dan Pacheco and Venture Academy’s T.J. Walker.

This story was originally published May 5, 2016 at 5:04 PM with the headline "Modesto Christian center Idehen named to MaxPreps’ all-state second team."