The Age of Hogland has finally arrived.

When the affable center stepped on the court as a 6-foot-5 freshman, he was raw and reactive. Today, as a 6-9 junior, he is the Star-Advertiser Boys Basketball All-State Player of the Year.

Hugh Hogland muscled up and trimmed down in the past two years, developing a smooth jump hook with either hand. His physicality improved, as did his vertical leap after years of playing volleyball. In fact, Hogland missed some time during preseason after injuring an ankle on blocked-shot attempts — the byproduct of turning himself into a better athlete.

Despite the early-season injury, he returned to average more than 12 points per game in Interscholastic League of Honolulu action. He produced under the pressure of a mad ILH playoff war, scoring 17 points against Saint Louis and 16 vs. Kamehameha. In the league final against Punahou, Hogland had 16 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks. That included 8-for-9 accuracy at the free-throw line.

“Hugh’s tough in the paint,” Punahou coach Darren Matsuda said. “Nobody can match up with him in the state.”

His chemistry with teammates — senior swingman Robby Mann finished third in the Fab 15 voting — peaked at states. He had five blocks in a 43-27 quarterfinal win over Baldwin. Then came a resounding performance against Kaiser — and POY candidate Chance Kalaugher: 28 points on 12-for-18 field-goal shooting, seven rebounds, three assists and three blocks.

‘Iolani advanced with a 61-42 win over Kaiser. Then came a rematch with Punahou, and Hogland stepped up at rim level once again: 15 points on 7-for-8 shooting from the field, 10 boards and six blocked shots.

Hogland averaged 13 points in the regular season and postseason, but his defensive wingspan and prowess were almost immeasurable and clearly invaluable. He is the first junior to be voted POY since Micah Christenson of Kamehameha was in 2010.

He outpointed Kalaugher, who had a superlative season in his own right. In the semifinal against ‘Iolani, Kalaugher had 24 points and seven rebounds. The 6-5 senior swingman averaged nearly 19 points per game, including a season-high 34 against Kamehameha in preseason. He also put up more than 22 points per game in the state tourney.

“This season you could see after our last loss to Punahou (ILH playoffs), there was a big jump at how Hugh looked at things. That two-week period was big,” ‘Iolani coach Dean Shimamoto said. “Instead of getting frustrated and going into a shell, it became a motivator. Probably by his own admission, he wasn’t like that earlier in the season. When you start to see someone get it, that’s the best way I can say and the product of that is awesome.”

Shimamoto was voted Coach of the Year for the third time, matching former ‘Iolani coach Mark Mugiishi. Shimamoto, who led the Raiders to state titles in 2010 and ’14, was followed closely by ILH competitors Ryan Hirata of Mid-Pacific and Matsuda.

Also receiving votes were Branden Kawazoe of Kaiser, Rob Pardini of Kalaheo, Walt Quitan of D-II state champion University, and in a first, two head coaches from the same school: Alan Akina and Brandyn Akana of Kahuku. Akina coached through most of the preseason before being suspended by the school. Akana was hired as interim coach soon after and guided the Red Raiders to the semifinals of the state tourney.

Star-Advertiser’s Fab 15

Player of the Year: Hugh Hogland, ‘Iolani

Coach of the Year: Dean Shimamoto, ‘Iolani

HONORABLE MENTION

Micah Mitchell, Hawaii Baptist

Zach Gelacio, ‘Iolani

Keanu Akina, Kahuku

Bradlee Anae, Kahuku

Christian Ono, Kaimuki Alex Layi, Kalaheo

Liam Fitzgerald, Leilehua

Hayato Kamata, Maryknoll

Saige Pulu, Moanalua

Huthifa Abdel Jawad, McKinley

Dan Villejo, McKinley

Jared Lum, Punahou

Cole Arceneaux, Punahou Zayne Chong, Punahou Chris Kobayashi, Punahou Jared Elwin, Roosevelt

Noa Purcell, Saint Louis Anson Canencia, University Ryan Hobus, University