Central Louisiana’s Class 3-A Standouts
Over the last decade, Class 3-A in Louisiana has been dominated by a handful of traditional powerhouse programs including The Carroll Bulldogs – Monroe, LA (Class 3-A State Champions 2010-2011, 2012-2013, Class 3-A State Final 4 – 2016-2017), Richwood Rams…
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Continue ReadingOver the last decade, Class 3-A in Louisiana has been dominated by a handful of traditional powerhouse programs including The Carroll Bulldogs – Monroe, LA (Class 3-A State Champions 2010-2011, 2012-2013, Class 3-A State Final 4 – 2016-2017), Richwood Rams – Monroe, LA (Class 3-A State Champions 2011-2012 And Class 3-A State Runner-Up 2013-2014), Bossier Bearkats – Bossier, LA – (Class 3-A State Runner-Up 2011-2012, Class 3-A State Final 4 2012-2013, 2013-2014, Class 3-A State Champions 2019-2020), Wossman Wildcats – Monroe, LA (Class 3-A State Runner Up 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, Class 3-A State Final 4 2017-2018, University Lab Cubs – Baton Rouge, LA (Class 3-A State Champions 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016, Madison Prep Academy – Baton Rouge, LA (Class 3-A State Champions 2017-2018, 2018-2019, Class 3-A State Runner-Up 2019-2020) and here on the local side from Cenla, The Peabody Warhorses – Alexandria, LA (Class 3-A State Final 4 2015-2016, 2018-2019, Class 3-A State Runner Up 2017-2018 and Class 3-A State Champion 2017-2018.
Each one of these programs and other 3-A programs in the State Of Louisiana have produced a number of players that have went on continue their careers at the next level.
Central Louisiana has a talented group of players coming up through the ranks of Class 3-A that not only want to have a hand in helping to bring some championship hardware to their respective programs, but also put their names in the conversation of college coaches and recruiters to help them and award them the opportunity to get to the next level.
1. Ty’Drick Harrell (Class Of ’21) 6-4 G/F – Marksville Tigers (Marksville, LA)
*Has A Very High Motor (Always In Go Mode)
*Plays With Great Hustle And Intensity
*Excellent Leaping Ability
*Does A Great Job Of Attacking The Rim
*Has A Nose For The Ball
*Does All The Little Things. Does The Dirty Work
*Excellent Rebounder
*A Game Changing Defender
*Nice Quickness Having The Ability To Take His Man Off The Dribble
*Solid Ball Handler With Excellent Court Vision
*Solid Mid-Range Scorer
2. Avery Jackson (Class Of ’23) 6-1 PG – Marksville Tigers (Marksville, LA)
*Good Lateral Quickness
*A Very Capable Shooter With The Ability To Get To The Rim
*Good 3-Point Shooter
*Very Good Shooter In Catch And Shoot Situations
*Has The Ability To Create Separation Coming Off Screens
*Shoots The Ball Very Well With A Hand In His Face
*Does A Good Job Of Finding His Teammates On The Court
*Can Drive In Either Direction
*Great Change Of Direction Quickness
*Solid On Ball Defender
3. Starlon Prier (Class Of ’21) 6-4 Forward – Marksville Tigers (Marksville, LA)
*The Ultimate Glue Guy
*Contributes In Multiple Ways Across The Board.
*Very Versatile And Active On The Defensive And Offensive End
*Not Scared To Bang With Bigger Bodies
*Very Reliable Mid-Range Jumper
*Terrific Rebounder
*Has A High Motor
*Has Soft Hands Around The Rim
*Very Unselfish Player
*Great Leadership Skills
*Makes Everyone Around Him Better
4. Deshawn Fisher (Class Of ’21) 6-0 PG – Grant Cougars (Grant, Louisiana)
*Excellent Spot-Up 3-Point Shooter
*Leads By Example
*Always Plays Hard
*Excellent Passing Ability
*Does Not Get Rattled Easily
*Easily Gets Into The Lane
*Plays With A High Level Of Intensity
*Very Coachable
*A True Floor General
*Solid Defender
*Effectively Gets Into The Passing Lanes
*Excellent Ball Handler
5. Jedd Gibson (Class Of ’21) 6-1 G – Jena Giants (Jena, LA)
*Comes Off Screens Extremely Well
*Great Catch And Shoot Ability
*Has The Ability To Create Open Shots For His Teammates
*Very Unselfish
*Solid Basketball I.Q.
*Always Looking For Ways To Improve His Game
*Great Shot Selection
*Takes What The Defense Give Him
*A Deadly 3-Point Shooter
*Never Makes Rushed Decisions
*A True Competitor.