Prep Hoops Louisiana Top 250 All-Expo Team
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The Prep Hoops Louisiana Top 250 expo was an impressive event with over 120 participants. Because the event was such a success, it is only fitting to name an all-Expo team. From the top 10 participants to players who were…
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Continue ReadingThe Prep Hoops Louisiana Top 250 expo was an impressive event with over 120 participants. Because the event was such a success, it is only fitting to name an all-Expo team. From the top 10 participants to players who were not ranked, these players were the best of the best on at the Team Sportsplex in Baton Rouge.
1st Team
John-Paul Ricks John-Paul Ricks 6'0" | PG Jehovah-Jireh | 2022 State #206 Nation LA (6’0″ / Jehovah-Jireh) – JP is already a top five player in his class. What he did display was his willingness to defend on the ball in the open floor. He had several steals in that situation and turn them into dunks on the opposite end showing his improved vertical.
Corey Chest Corey Chest 6'7" | SF McMain | 2023 #94 Nation MO (6’8″ / McMain) – Chest continued the momentum from his good play this summer with his performance in Baton Rouge. He turned away shots at the rim after perimeter players got beat. On the flipside, Chest displayed an improved handle in the open court which allowed him to get transition dunks and buckets at the rim.
Trey’Dez Green Trey’Dez Green 6'8" | PF Zachary | 2024 State #54 Nation LA (6’8″ / East Feliciana) – If Green caught the ball in the paint, it was an automatic score on this day. He is more than a back to the basket player and was able to face up and get by other post playing forwards. Green has a big upside for a player going into his sophomore season.
Jordan Brooks Jordan Brooks 6'6" | SF Port Allen | 2022 State LA (6’6″ / Port Allen) – Jordan Brooks Jordan Brooks 6'6" | SF Port Allen | 2022 State LA displayed his versatility on both sides of the ball in Baton Rouge. He punished teams in the paint whether getting downhill with his drive or rebounding the offensive boards and finishing strong. On defense, whether it was a half court trap or post
Troy Cole Troy Cole 6'5" | SG Donaldsonville | 2022 State LA (6’4″ / Donaldsonville) – Cole is another player who had a big wave of momentum in which he rode into the Prep Hoops Top 250. His two-way play in Baton Rouge let to a couple of vicious dunks and a lot of finishes in the open court. His stock is definitely rising.
Derrick Morris Derrick Morris 5'8" | PG St. Michael | 2023 State LA (5’10″ / St. Michael’s) – Morris played the point guard position as well as it could be played on this day. He was talkative on defense putting players into position and orchestrated the offense finding guys in transition with on the money passes. Outside of JP Ricks, he was the best point guard in the gym.
2nd Team
Alex Broussard Alex Broussard 6'3" | SG Vermilion Catholic | 2022 State LA (6’3″ / Vermilion Catholic) – VC guard who has major hops. Attacks the rim well and is good at man-to-man defense
Taj Jackson Taj Jackson 6'2" | CG Ponchatoula | 2024 State LA (6’1″ / Liberty) – Jackson will see his stock rise after this event. He was stellar on offense and defense. Great finisher at the rim.
Jamari Markray Jamari Markray 6'2" | SG Doyline | 2022 State LA (6’2″ / Doyline) – Markray and his acrobatic finishes were some of the days highlights. He is at home in transition.
Albert Shell Albert Shell 6'3" | SG Wossman | 2022 State LA (6’2″ / Wossman) – The NELA wing scored from anywhere on the floor showing that his offense is just as potent as his defense.
Donald Butler Donald Butler 6'5" | SF Walker | 2022 State LA (6’4″ / Walker) – Butler is a terror on defense but even more of one at the rim. His atheltic dunks woke some sleepers up
Noah Jonker Noah Jonker 6'5" | PF Alexandria | 2022 State LA (6’5″ / ASH) – Jonker displayed a face up game which showcased finishes with either hand at the rack. Very skilled in the paint.
3rd Team
Tony Walker Tony Walker 6'3" | CG Northlake Christian | 2022 State LA (6’3″ / Northlake Christian) – Highriser who absorbs contact when attacking the rim
Devion Lavergne (6’3″ / North Central) – High school forward with point guard skills; he makes the game look effortless at times
Zaren James Zaren James 6'5" | CG University Lab | 2022 State LA (6’5″ / University Lab) – Better ballhandling skills than previously thought; knows how to get to the rim
Noah Brookter Noah Brookter 6'2" | CG Soutide | 2024 State LA (6’2″ / Southside) – Silky-smooth shooter who embraces the defensive end
Treylin Whaley Treylin Whaley 6'4" | PF Livonia | 2022 State LA (6’5″ / Livonia) – Attacks the rim relentlessly; very athletic; hard to defend in the half court; very hard to garner in transition
Patrick McCraney Patrick McCraney 6'2" | CG Neville | 2022 State LA (6’1″ / Neville) – Shooter who showed off his improved point guard skills all day; defense has improved tremendously
Honorable Mention
Randarius Morris Randarius Morris 6'4" | SF Northwood-Lena | 2023 State LA (6’4″ / Northwood-Lena)
Montreal Myles Montreal Myles 6'2" | SF Liberty | 2022 State LA (5’10″ / St. Michael’s)
Hays Regard Hays Regard 6'4" | SG St. Thomas More | 2024 State LA (6’3″ / St. Thomas More)
Bryce Gilyot Bryce Gilyot 6'2" | SG East St. John | 2022 State LA (6’4″ / East St. John)
Deion Gipson Deion Gipson 5'9" | PG Union Parish | 2022 State LA (5’9″ / Union Parish)
Jakobe Dykes Jakobe Dykes 6'5" | SF Shaun Dumas Academy | 2023 State LA (6’6″ / Springfield)
Reginald Stoner Reginald Stoner 6'1" | CG North Central | 2022 State LA (6’1″ / North Central)
Andrew Zibilich Andrew Zibilich 6'0" | PG St. Paul's | 2022 State LA (6’0″ / St. Paul’s)
Elliot McQuillan (6’2″ / Port Allen)
Je"Cal Bryant (6’3″ / Evangel)
Rondae Hill Rondae Hill 6'0" | PG Calvary Baptist | 2024 State LA (5’10″ / Calvary Baptist)
Dakota Gasca Dakota Gasca 5'9" | CG West Monroe | 2022 State LA (5’11″ / West Monroe)
Varnavous Narcisse Varnavous Narcisse 6'0" | CG Carencro | 2022 State LA (6’0″ / Carencro)
Kevin Wiltz II Kevin Wiltz II 6'2" | SG Breaux Bridge | 2022 State LA (6’2″ / Breaux Bridge)
Everette Prejean Everette Prejean 6'2" | CG Northside | 2022 State LA (6’1″ / Northside)
Kenneth Montgomery (6’0″ / Zwolle)
Adam Mercier Adam Mercier 6'0" | PG Parkview Baptist | 2022 State LA (6’0″ / Parkview Baptist)
Reece Seicshnaydre Reece Seicshnaydre 6'3" | CG St. Paul's | 2023 State LA (6’3″ / St. Paul’s)
Markell McClain Markell McClain 6'3" | SG Peabody | 2022 State LA (6’3″ / Peabody)
Wayne Randall-Bashay Wayne Randall-Bashay 6'4" | SF New Iberia | 2024 State LA (6’4″ / New Iberia)
Jamarion Thomas Jamarion Thomas 6'0" | PG Live Oak | 2024 State LA (6’0″ / Live Oak)
Christian Walker Christian Walker 6'0" | PG New Iberia | 2023 State LA (6’0″ / New Iberia)
I expect some of the players from these all-Expo teams will be at the various elite camps around the state, and surrounding states, in the coming weeks. If nothing else, the Prep Hoops Louisiana Top 250 expo gave all players a chance to get a feel for the format of an exposure camp before they attend another. With this experience under their belt, I expect to see players raise the level of their game.