Kahuku's Okenese Ale Gatorade Hawai'i's Basketball Player of the Year

Kahuku's Okesene Ale Jr. was named the Gatorade's Hawaii boys basketball player of the year yesterday.

Ale, a 6-foot-2 senior guard, led the state in scoring at 23 points per game. He also averaged nine rebounds, five assists, five steals and two blocks.

Ale is one of the winners from the 50 states and the District of Columbia. All of the winners are finalists for national player of the year.