PDE’s Preseason Picks: Class 1A All-State Team
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Class 1A has an abundance of talented individuals playing in the class. A prime example of this is that three of the top four players in the 2020 class are at housed at 1A schools. The preseason team consists of…
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Continue ReadingClass 1A has an abundance of talented individuals playing in the class. A prime example of this is that three of the top four players in the 2020 class are at housed at 1A schools. The preseason team consists of those players and a host of others who are highly decorated around the state.
1st Team (Alphabetical order)
Keon Coleman Keon Coleman 6'4" | SG Opelousas Catholic | 2021 State LA (6’4″ Senior / Opelousas Catholic)
Gage Larvadain Gage Larvadain 5'9" | PG Riverside | 2021 State LA (5’11″ Senior / Riverside)
Donald “DJ” Lewis (6’7″ Junior / Central Catholic)
Daniel Ortiz Daniel Ortiz 6'1" | CG Calvary Baptist | 2021 State LA (6’1″ Senior / Calvary Baptist)
Derrick Tezeno Derrick Tezeno 6'5" | SF North Central | 2021 State LA (6’4″ Senior / North Central)
Keon Coleman Keon Coleman 6'4" | SG Opelousas Catholic | 2021 State LA is the most exciting player in Louisiana prep athletics and his basketball exploits rival the ones he has had on the gridiron. After two second team finishes, Coleman will be a first teamer. Derrick Tezeno Derrick Tezeno 6'5" | SF North Central | 2021 State LA has been the best player on the North Central Hurricanes squad the last two seasons. This year will make it three along with a second consecutive first team selection. DJ Lewis made the honorable mention team along with three of his teammates. I believe he takes the next step and makes the first team this year.
Gage Larvadain Gage Larvadain 5'9" | PG Riverside | 2021 State LA and Daniel Ortiz Daniel Ortiz 6'1" | CG Calvary Baptist | 2021 State LA are probably the best scorers in the class. Ortiz drops down from 5A to finish his prep career and hopefully help the Cavs close the deal this year after being state runner-up last season. Larvadain, who is also a very accomplished football player, is a marksman from distance. He also knows how to get into the lane and find shooters on the kickout. Watch for these two to put shooting displays each time they hit the floor.
2nd Team (Alphabetical order)
Eli Fountain Eli Fountain 6'4" | SF Grand Lake | 2021 State LA (6’4″ Senior / Grand Lake)
Kurt Labeaud Kurt Labeaud 5'11" | PG Crescent City | 2021 State LA (6’0″ Senior / Crescent City)
Darrien Perry Darrien Perry 6'1" | PG Plain Dealing | 2021 State LA (6’0″ Senior / Plain Dealing)
Reginald Stoner Reginald Stoner 6'1" | CG North Central | 2022 State LA (6’1″ Senior / North Central)
Labree Williams Labree Williams 6'6" | SF Calvary Baptist | 2023 #186 Nation FL (6’6″ Junior / Calvary Baptist)
Eli Fountain Eli Fountain 6'4" | SF Grand Lake | 2021 State LA gained a lot of experience being apart of a Grand Lake team that only lost two games last season. He should be the go-to-guy this season and has an all-around game that can fill up a stat sheet. Kurt Labeaud Kurt Labeaud 5'11" | PG Crescent City | 2021 State LA was the Division IV championship game most outstanding player. He should continue with that momentum and have a great season with a talented Crescent City squad. Darrien Perry Darrien Perry 6'1" | PG Plain Dealing | 2021 State LA is one of the most gifted and talented scoring point guards in the state. He should have Plain Dealing in the thick of the 1-1A race as a leader for the Lions. Reginald Stoner Reginald Stoner 6'1" | CG North Central | 2022 State LA can take over a game with his defense and he is very good in transition. Look for him to be part of a talented 1-2 punch with Derrick Tezeno Derrick Tezeno 6'5" | SF North Central | 2021 State LA in class 1A. Labree Williams Labree Williams 6'6" | SF Calvary Baptist | 2023 #186 Nation FL is another gifted scorer who will have to defend the paint this season. If he plays to his capability and defends as well as he scores, he will be a 2nd team selection for sure.
Others who will have a chance at 1st or 2nd team:
Tyler Ringgold Tyler Ringgold 6'7" | SF Legacy Early College | 2023 State SC (6’7″ Sophomore / Southern Lab) – Ringgold should get plenty offensive opportunities to be a force for the Kittens on the hardwood. Playing big in big games will boost him into the conversation
De’mon White De’mon White 6'5" | PF Oak Grove | 2021 State LA (6’7″ Senior / Oak Grove) – The sooner White gets to the hardwood from the football field will help with his candidacy for 1st or 2nd team. He has size and athelticism to play the four. If he plays well, he will end up on one of these list.
Ivan Clark Ivan Clark 6'4" | SF Tensas | 2022 State LA (6’4″ Junior / Tensas) – It is Clark’s turn to lead a Tensas team that seems to always be in the running for a state title. He can score and rebound which was the method Treshaun Wiggins Treshaun Wiggins 6'5" | PF Tensas | 2020 State LA used last season to finish on the second team. It may just work again for Clark.
These players and others will be in the hunt for the first team in class 1A. Monday, November 16th will begin to tell us the story.