Rising Stars Of Central Louisiana, Part 1
The 2019-2020 Prep Hoops Season in Central Louisiana had a story book ending culminating in multiple Cenla area programs winning State Championships and Top 28 appearances in there respective classifications on the boys and girls side and multiple players finishing…
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Continue ReadingThe 2019-2020 Prep Hoops Season in Central Louisiana had a story book ending culminating in multiple Cenla area programs winning State Championships and Top 28 appearances in there respective classifications on the boys and girls side and multiple players finishing there prep careers with individual awards and All-State/All-District team selections.
As the Senior Class Of 2020 move on to the next chapter of their careers, we put the finishing touches on the 2019-2020 season and firmly place our sights on the 2020-2021 Season and move on to who is The Next Man Up!!!! The 2020-20201 Rising Stars Of Central Louisiana.
With College coaches really having no true evaluation period due to the Covid-19 Crisis that our country is dealing with and and effectively shutting down the AAU/Travel Ball Spring and Summer Circuit, Coaches and decision makers at the next level will rely on lists like this to help them identify prospects for there respective programs. Let’s Dive In!!!!!!
*Disclaimer* This is not a ranking
1. Amauri Coleman Amauri Coleman 6'0" | CG Peabody | 2021 State LA (Class Of ’21) 6-2 G/F Peabody Warhorses
*District 3-4A All Defensive Team Selection
*Athletic Wing Scorer
*Great size and athleticism.
*Good Shooter (Nice Mid-Range game and can step out and shoot the 3-Ball).
*Very scrappy and tough defender.
*Attacks the rim well and knows how to get to the free-throw line.
*Great defender. (Ability to guard both guard positions on and off the ball.
2. Jaylin Pantillion (Class Of ’21) 6-5 PF/C Pineville Rebels
*Very Raw and Untapped Prospect
*High Basketball I.Q.
*6-8 Wing-Span
*Excellent Rim Runner and Defender
*Excellent Shot Blocker
*Very Active around the rim (Very soft hands and touch around the rim)
*Tough, Hard-Working, Competes on every play
*Very Smooth Mid-Range Stroke
*Rebounds the ball very well.
*Excellent Free Throw Shooter.
3. Omarion “Diddy” Layssard (Class Of ’23) 6-2 G Nothwood Gators
*All-Cenla Honorable Mention
*Good offensive player who can score the ball in a variety of different ways
*Solid Perimeter Shooter
*Great Athlete
*Finishes at the rim well
*Lock-Down defender
4. Jourdain Dishmond Jourdain Dishmond 6'7" | PF Holy Savior Menard | 2021 State LA (Class Of ’21) 6-8 PF/C Menard Eagles
*District 4-2A 2nd Team Selection
*All-Cenla Honorable Mention
*Great Footwork
*Runs The Floor Well
*Solid Mid-Range Shooter
*Good Hands
*Excellent Rebounder and Shot Blocker
*Plays Inside and Outside
5. Noah Jonker Noah Jonker 6'5" | PF Alexandria | 2022 State LA (Class Of ’22) 6-4 PF/C Alexandria Senior High Trojans
*District 2-5A Honorable Mention
*Elite Shooter
*Tough Defender
*Good 3-Point Range
*Ability To Put The Ball On The Floor And Create for Himself and Others
*High Basketball I.Q.
6. Deshawn Jackson Deshawn Jackson 6'3" | CG Pickering | 2021 State LA (Class Of ’21) 6-3 PG/SG Pickering Red Devils
*District 5-2A First-Team Selection
*District 5-2A MVP
*Class 2A All-State Selection
*Elite Scorer (29.3 PPG Scoring Average – JR. Season, Also Averaged 27.0 during his Soph. Season)
*Elite Athlete who can take over a game
*Terrific Leadership Skills
*Efficient 3-Point Shooter
*Efficient Mid-Range Shooter
*Great Court Vision
*Elite Defender (Plays the passing lanes well and defends on and off the ball
*Good Ball Handler