Central Louisiana’s Class B Standouts: Part 1
This installment of my look into the up and coming players from Central Louisiana will focus on some of the stand-outs coming from Class B, Louisiana’s 2nd smallest classification, in Central Louisiana. Class B schools in Cenla are generally recognized…
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Continue ReadingThis installment of my look into the up and coming players from Central Louisiana will focus on some of the stand-outs coming from Class B, Louisiana’s 2nd smallest classification, in Central Louisiana.
Class B schools in Cenla are generally recognized as school that have a rich, powerful history in baseball, however, these schools have a established track record of producing next level basketball players proving that they can hold their own against bigger schools and tougher competition.
1 example of a Class B player from Central Louisiana with a big boy game is Pitkin Tiger graduate (Class Of ’20) 6-5 G/F Garrett Edwards Garrett Edwards 6'5" | CG Pitkin | 2020 State LA . Edwards led his team in every statistical category averaging 32 PPG, 13 Rebs, and 5 Assist per game. Edwards ended his high school career as 1 of the most elite scorers in high school basketball history ranking 29th All-Time nationally in scoring with a total of 4,103 points scored.
Who in Central Louisiana from Class B will be the next Garrett Edwards Garrett Edwards 6'5" | CG Pitkin | 2020 State LA ? Who will be the next Class B player from Cenla to show that they can hold their own against the big boys? Let us take a look at some of the players looking to make their case.
1. Xaiden Hall (Class Of ’21) 6-2 Combo Guard – Dodson Panthers (Dodson, LA)
* Very Versatile Player (Averaged 21 PPG, 6 Rebs, 3 Steals Per Game)
*Solid Ball-Handler
*Elite On Ball Defender
*Excellent Shot Selection
*Proficient 3-Point Shooter
*Plays At A Controlled Pace
2. Caleb Barton (Class Of ’22) 6-1 PG – Dodson Panthers (Dodson, LA)
*Plays A Very Balanced, Team Game (10 PPG, 5 Rebs, 3 Assist Per Game)
*Unselfish
*Loves To Get His Teammates Involved
*Good Rebounder From The Guard Position
*Is A Pass First, Defensive Minded Player, But When Called Upon, Can Step Up And Become The Go To Scorer (Barton Had 17+ Games Where He Scored In Double Figures.
3. Dylan Box (Class Of ’23) 6-3 G/F – Dodson Panthers (Dodson, LA)
*Very Raw And Untapped Prospect
*Amazing Upside
*Good Size (Box Is A 6-3 Sophomore And Will Most Definitely Continue To Grow)
*Has The Potential To Become An Excellent Rebounder And Shot Blocker
*With Continued Development And Growth, Box Has The Potential To Be A Solid Low Post, On The Block Scorer
*Excellent Rim Runner
4. Landry Alligood (Class Of ’21) 6-2 SG – Anacoco Indians (Anacoco, LA)
*Elite 3-Point Shooter
*Moves Very Well Without The Ball
*Great At Shooting Off The Dribble
*Terrific Catch And Shoot Scorer
*Good Spot-Up Shooter
*Good Shot Blocker For A Guard
*Finishes On The Break Well
*Can Hold His Own On The Defensive End
5. Hayden Lavergne (Class Of ’21) 6-2 SG – Pitkin Tigers (Pitkin, LA)
*Solid Finisher On The Break
*Defends At A Very High Level (10+ Games Of 3 Or More Steals)
*Excellent Perimeter Shooter
*Elite 3-Pointer Shooter (Lavergne Had 8+ Games With 3+ 3-Point Makes)
*Excellent Passer
*Great Ball Handler (Excellent At Leading The Break)