St. Anthony's boys basketball point guard Kevin Moore is Newsday's Athlete of the Week

Point guard Kevin Moore will play football at Delaware. Credit: Dawn McCormick

By Jonathan Rubanjonathan.ruban@newsday.comUpdated January 28, 2026 10:22 pm

Kevin Moore wanted to end his high school career on a high note on Friday evening.

In his final game as a Friar, Moore had 20 points and 12 assists to lead the St. Anthony’s boys basketball team to a 67-61 victory over Holy Trinity in an NSCHSAA matchup, earning the senior Newsday Athlete of the Week honors.

“I was talking to my friend before the game, and he said I should shoot every shot, and I told him that’s not how I play,” the point guard said. “I put my teammates in the best position to win, and we did that.”

Moore will leave St. Anthony’s early to attend mandatory spring training at the University of Delaware, where he will play safety for the Blue Hens’ football team next season.

In his four-year varsity career, Moore was a key contributor for the Friars, who captured their first state title since 2005 last season when he had 13 points, four rebounds, six assists and a steal in the game.

Earlier this season, on Jan. 9, he scored his 1,000th career point against Chaminade, cementing his place in St. Anthony’s history.

“When he told me over the summer, I looked at him and said, ‘Kevin, you’ve done enough,’ ” coach Sal Lagano said. “It’s hard to let him go, but he’s been great for us. I smile because it happened. I don’t cry because it ended.”

Lagano praised Moore for his leadership role and taking the younger players under his wing. “He makes everyone around him better,” he said. “We always tell our kids to be a role model, and that’s who Kevin is.”

Moore says he’s fully confident in the younger players and believes they can step up and fill his shoes when he’s gone.

“I knew they had to move on without me, but I feel like the younger guys like Kahmel (Wilmot) and Ouse (Ninche) have made big strides this season,” Moore said. “I knew once I left, they would be able to fill my shoes, but not just on court, but in the school, too.”

Moore’s leadership goes beyond the court. He is part of Friar Faithful, where students promote the school’s mission, lead tours, do community service, and have eighth-graders shadow for the day. He is also part of the Student Advocate Association, which focuses on mental health.

“I remember when I was in that position, so I see myself in these kids,” Moore said about Friar Faithful.

"Being in high school for four years, I was always the big man on campus. I’m excited to work my way up and learn from everyone,” Moore said. “There’s a bittersweet leaving everything behind, but I’m excited to get the cleats back on.”