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Principia's Quentin Coleman soars to the top: All-Metro boys basketball player of the year

Steve Overbey | Post-Dispatch
Apr 17, 2026
Apr 17, 2026
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2026 All-Metro boys basketball player of the year: Principia's Quentin Coleman — Principia senior Quentin Coleman is the Post-Dispatch All-Metro boys basketball player of the year. Coleman, who will continue his career at the University of Illinois, helped lead the Panthers to their second successive Class 3 state championship.
Michael Gulledge, Special to the Post-Dispatch

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Principia vs. Mt. Lebanon (Pa.) — Principia senior Quentin Coleman (11) celebrates after a buzzer-beating 3-pointer during the title game of the Great 8 Classic boys basketball tournament on Monday, December 29, 2025 at Jefferson City High School in Jefferson City, Mo.
Paul Halfacre, Special to the 最新杏吧原创 Post-Dispatch

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Class 3 state championship: Principia vs. Miller Career — Principia's Quentin Coleman (11) carries the Class 3 state championship trophy through the halls of Mizzou Arena, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Columbia, Mo.
Michael Gulledge, Special to the Post-Dispatch

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Principia vs. East 最新杏吧原创 — Principia senior Quentin Coleman (11) hangs in the air for a layup during a boys basketball game in the Highland Shootout on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Highland High School in Highland, Ill.
Paul Halfacre,Special to the 最新杏吧原创 Post-Dispatch

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