Preseason All North Louisiana Team
The season is upon us and once again it is time to name the cream of the crop in north Louisiana. This preseason list consists of three teams of the best players in the state and across the northern portion…
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Continue ReadingThe season is upon us and once again it is time to name the cream of the crop in north Louisiana. This preseason list consists of three teams of the best players in the state and across the northern portion of the Boot along with a number of honorable mentions.
1st Team
Delatrion Moton Delatrion Moton 6'4" | CG Woodlawn-Shreve | 2021 State LA (Woodlawn-Shreveport, 2021)
Daniel Ortiz Daniel Ortiz 6'1" | CG Calvary Baptist | 2021 State LA (Calvary Baptist, 2021)
Rayshun McCullar Rayshun McCullar 6'1" | PG Huntington | 2022 State LA (Huntington, 2022)
Labree Williams Labree Williams 6'6" | SF Calvary Baptist | 2023 #186 Nation FL (Calvary Baptist, 2022)
Rollin Belton Rollin Belton 6'7" | PF Ruston | 2021 State LA (Ruston, 2021)
The first team roster are some of the top players Louisiana has. Belton is the best big man in the north. He has great footwork and his motor is infectious. Williams is one of the better scorers we have seen in recent history. He can score at all three levels and makes it look easy at times. McCullar and Ortiz are two of the more aggressive scoring point guards who have caught the eye of many a school. Ortiz does it more from the perimeter while McCullar is one who probes with his driving ability and consistently drains the mid-range J. Moton wants the ball at the end of games and is not afraid to take the big shot or make the big play.
2nd Team
Devonte Austin Devonte Austin 6'0" | CG Wossman | 2021 State LA (Wossman, 2021)
John Mitchell John Mitchell 6'3" | CG Captain Shreve | 2021 State LA (Captain Shreve , 2021)
Joseph Manning Joseph Manning 6'3" | CG Bossier | 2022 State LA (Bossier, 2022)
Kashie Natt Kashie Natt 6'2" | SG Rayville | 2021 State LA (Rayville, 2021)
Javion Richard Javion Richard 6'3" | PG West Monroe | 2021 State LA (West Monroe, 2021)
The second team is wing dominated headlined by Devonte Austin Devonte Austin 6'0" | CG Wossman | 2021 State LA . He is probably the most explosive player in the north and will be a leader on this year’s Wossman team. Natt was a 1st team all-state selection and may be the same this season. No one works harder on both ends than he. Manning has made the most improvement within this group. He is going to be one of the top two-way players in Louisiana and has increased his scoring. RIchard has the ability to carry a team on his back offensively and has all the college point guard measurables to be effective on the next level. Mitchell is the do it all wing who can play in the post or the perimeter. This group will hurt your feelings on offense.
3rd Team
Shammah Bryant Shammah Bryant 6'5" | SF Bossier | 2021 State LA (Bossier, 2021)
Darrien Perry Darrien Perry 6'1" | PG Plain Dealing | 2021 State LA (Plain Dealing, 2021
Jamaria Clark Jamaria Clark 6'2" | CG Doyline | 2023 State LA (Doyline, 2023)
Jourdain Dishmond Jourdain Dishmond 6'7" | PF Holy Savior Menard | 2021 State LA (Holy Savior Menard, 2021)
Patrick McCraney Patrick McCraney 6'2" | CG Neville | 2022 State LA (Neville, 2022)
Bryant is one of the most athletically gifted players we have in the Boot. If everything meshes this season, a school may find them a steal. Clark was vital in Doyline hoisting the state title last season. He should be even better this year with that experience under his belt. McCraney was the 2-4A MVP and may repeat. His shooting is top level and he added playmaking over the summer. A dangerous combo if you ask me. Perry is the best guard nobody knows. He can facilitate and score with any of the top guards. Dishmond is a banger with a soft touch. Menard should have another good season with him in the post.
Honorable Mention
Lakavin Thomas Lakavin Thomas 6'0" | CG Bossier | 2023 State LA (Bossier, 2023), Nick Maryland Nick Maryland 6'2" | CG Simsboro | 2022 State LA (Simsboro, 2022), Zyquarius Cowart (Rayville, 2021), Martin Mcdowell Martin Mcdowell 5'10" | PG Calvary Baptist Academy | 2022 State LA (Calvary Baptist), Trenton Colbert Trenton Colbert 6'8" | PF Mansfield | 2021 State LA (Mansfield, 2021), Lance Waddles Lance Waddles 6'3" | CG Victory Rock Prep | 2022 State LA (Evangel, 2022), Amauri Coleman Amauri Coleman 6'0" | CG Peabody | 2021 State LA (Peabody, 2021), Noah Jonker Noah Jonker 6'5" | PF Alexandria | 2022 State LA (Alexandria), Brodie Romero Brodie Romero 6'0" | PG Benton | 2021 State LA (Benton), Devin Bilbo Devin Bilbo 6'4" | SG Airline | 2021 State LA (Airline, 2021), Javari Williams Javari Williams 6'0" | CG Huntington | 2021 State LA (Huntington, 2021), Omarion Layssard Omarion Layssard 6'2" | SG Northwood | 2023 State LA (Northwood-Lena, 2023), Johnny Nash Johnny Nash 6'1" | CG Atlanta | 2022 State LA (Atlanta, 2022), Kameron Evans Kameron Evans 6'2" | CG Huntington | 2023 State LA (Huntington, 2023), Tyon Wallace Tyon Wallace 6'4" | SG Union Parish | 2021 State LA (Union Parish, 2021), Khyrese Taylor Khyrese Taylor 5'11" | PG Arcadia | 2021 State LA (Arcadia, 2021), Bryce Roberts Bryce Roberts 6'1" | CG Parkway | 2021 State LA (Parkway, 2021), Courtney McCarthy Courtney McCarthy 6'5" | SG Richwood | 2023 State LA (Richwood, 2023), Darius Young Darius Young 6'5" | PF Natchitoches Central | 2021 State LA (Natchitoches Central), De’mon White De’mon White 6'5" | PF Oak Grove | 2021 State LA (Oak Grove, 2021), Jamarrius Johnson Jamarrius Johnson 6'4" | SF Ferriday | 2022 State LA (Ferriday, 2022)