University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Athletics

           Vinnie Cugini, an elite scoring guard for Head Coach George Yokitis at Aquinas Academy, averaged 55.2 ppg. as a senior and 43.7 ppg. for his career and finished his career with 3,189 points on his way to being named PIAA Class A Player of the Year in 2022-23.  Cugini’s points per game average led the nation in 2022-23, while his career points total ranks first all time in the WPIAL (District 7).  The Western Pennsylvania star led his team to two District 7 Class A playoff berths, including the school’s first ever playoff win vs. Jefferson Morgan High School this past season.  He concluded his senior season as a four-year all section honoree, a four-time All-WPIAL Class A choice, and a four-time member of the PIAA All-State team. After wrapping up his historical high school career, Cugini was named the WPIAL Class A Player of the Year by both the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and KDKA-TV.  He also participating in the Roundball Classic where he was selected as the Most Valuable Player honors.