Roman entered the season with no one taller than 6-4, and no one remotely resembling a power forward or center. It did have Wanamaker, and his impressive combination of skill and desire and leadership, and everything fell into place.
Wanamaker willed the Cahillites to a 28-3 overall record, a surprising Catholic League title (Ss. Neumann-Goretti was everyone's favorite) and a season-closing winning streak that reached 16 games with success (over N-G) in the championship game of the prestigious Alhambra Catholic Invitational Tournament, at Frostburg (Md.) State.
He averaged 17.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.1 steals. His 552 points enabled him to finish his career with 1,306.
The other first-teamers:
* Ramone Moore, Southern: In 29 games for a state playoff participant (21-8), the 6-4 forward scored 727 points (25.1). Averaged 31 points in five postseason appearances while drawing consistent double-teams. Smooth and slinky with a soft touch. Temple signee.
* Rick Jackson, Neumann-Goretti: In 32 games for the CL runner-up (26-6), the 6-9 post player scored 593 points (18.5). Also posted averages of 13.5 rebounds, four blocks and 1.5 steals. Averaged 22.7 points, 14 boards and six rejections in three playoff games. Syracuse signee.
* Jeff Jones, Monsignor Bonner: Scored 614 points in 27 games (22.7) while leading the Friars to a spot in the CL playoffs and becoming the league's all-time leading career scorer (1,923). Had 36 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists in the game in which he surpassed the record. Equally skilled at driving/jump-shooting. Virginia signee.
