All-Louisiana Team from the Georgia Live Period
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Prep Hoops Atlanta Live and the Under Armour Association (UAA) Session III saw preps from all over the country participating. Of course, Louisiana had a large contingency of players playing in both live events as hosts of college coaches made…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Atlanta Live and the Under Armour Association (UAA) Session III saw preps from all over the country participating. Of course, Louisiana had a large contingency of players playing in both live events as hosts of college coaches made their way to Atlanta. There were some players who made the most of their opportunity in front of college and recruiters last week while others are hoping the second live period is better for them. Instead, of listing who did what during which event, we will name an all-Louisiana team encompassing both events. These players were the best of the best during the week in Atlanta.
*All teams will be listed in alphabetical order
First Team
Dorian Booker Dorian Booker 6'10" | PF Scotlandville | 2023 State LA (LA Elite 17U)
Jamaria Clark Jamaria Clark 6'2" | CG Doyline | 2023 State LA (OWE-RW3 ’23)
Jayce Depron Jayce Depron 7'5" | CG Madison Prep | 2024 State LA (LA Elite 16U)
Trey’Dez Green Trey’Dez Green 6'8" | PF Zachary | 2024 State #54 Nation LA (LA Broncos ’24)
Decedric Webb Decedric Webb 6'5" | SF Huntington | 2023 State LA (LA Elite 17U)
These five players were some of the most talked about players during the live period. Green has performed on a high level in every tournament on the Prep Hoops circuit and he continued his fine work in Atlanta. He was practically a double-double each game. Booker was equally as hard to keep off the offensive glass. He might not have elite athleticism but he knows how to carve out space for rebounds and put the ball in the basket.
Decedric Webb Decedric Webb 6'5" | SF Huntington | 2023 State LA may have been the most spoken about player from Louisiana. His athleticism along with his ability to play and defend multiple positions created a buzz all week. Depron created the same type of buzz on the 16U UAA. He showed that he can score at all levels. Along with that, he was one of the best perimeter defenders for LA Elite. Jamaria Clark Jamaria Clark 6'2" | CG Doyline | 2023 State LA averaged over 20 points on the weekend during the Prep Hoops event. His offensive skills showed that he was a genuine threat from all three levels with range well beyond the three point arc.
Second Team
Chris Carpenter Chris Carpenter 5'9" | PG Huntington | 2023 State LA (OWE-RW3 ’23)
Christopher Cenac (LA Elite 16U)
Omarion Layssard Omarion Layssard 6'2" | SG Northwood | 2023 State LA (Cenla Dynasty)
Shad Levy Shad Levy 6'3" | CG Dunham | 2023 State LA (Showtime Elite ’23)
De’kaveon Taylor De’kaveon Taylor 6'3" | CG Huntington | 2023 State LA (OWE-RW3 ’23)
No one played more basketball than Layssard as he saw action in both events. He had trouble adjusting early on to the length on the UAA circuit, once he did, he found his scoring niche on both. The way he attacks the basket is hard to stop. Levy is similar to Layssard in the way he attacks the rim with a more refined perimeter game. While he can be streaky, he takes his lumps and creates scoring opportunities each in the paint or at the charity stripe. Taylor was the best perimeter defender on the weekend as he took on all challenges from the top scorers from each opposing team. He even played some point guard to improve his skills at that position.
Chris Carpenter Chris Carpenter 5'9" | PG Huntington | 2023 State LA is one of the best point guards in the Boot and he let the opposition know it. His dribble moves to create separation are poetry in motion and his three point jumper was falling all weekend. Chris Cenac may have more upside than anyone on this list outside of Trey Green. His ability to shoot the mid-range shot was excellent for a rising sophomore. Cenac can defend the rim and score in the paint as well.
Third Team
Terrance James Terrance James 6'4" | SF Gibsland-Coleman | 2023 State LA (OWE-RW3 ’23)
Antron Mason II Antron Mason II 6'1" | CG Wossman | 2025 State LA (AAO Flight 15U)
Chilaydrien Newton Chilaydrien Newton 6'3" | PG Simsboro | 2023 UT (TX Impact 4:13)
Kohen Rowbatham Kohen Rowbatham 6'1" | CG St. Thomas Aquinas | 2024 State LA (FIFA Elite ’23)
Jyrin Sowell Jyrin Sowell 6'3" | SG Captain Shreve | 2024 State LA (OWE-RW3 ’24)
Zion Weeks Zion Weeks 6'0" | PG Wossman | 2025 State LA (C&S Hoopstars)
Newton was literally the most talked about guard from Louisiana on day one of the UAA session. The way he played the point and his game winning layup made coaches highly aware of his talent before a back tweak sidelined him. James was the most versatile of the OWE forwards. He played multiple positions and played them well showing he is as versatile as they come. Weeks was a walking triple double on the Prep Hoops 15U circuit. His team went 3-1 largely due to his performances.
Kohen Rowbatham Kohen Rowbatham 6'1" | CG St. Thomas Aquinas | 2024 State LA had a rough go of it due to team record. Individually, he showed why he is a top ten talent in his class. He might have been frustrated, but he was not stopped all weekend. Antron Mason II Antron Mason II 6'1" | CG Wossman | 2025 State LA came off the bench but was on the floor at closing time for AAO Flight. His shooting and passing abilities helped his team find success on the UAA Rise circuit. Sowell played out of position all weekend and performed at a high level on offense and defense. His future is bright as well.
Honorable mention
Jonathan Barron Jonathan Barron 5'11" | PG Northwood-Lena | 2023 State LA (Cenla Dynasty); Maurice Cason (OWE-RW3 ’24); Dashawn Ceaser Dashawn Ceaser 6'3" | CG Iowa | 2024 State LA (LA Elite 16U); Brandon Collins (Cenla Dynasty ’23); Hezekiah Dantzler Hezekiah Dantzler 6'1" | CG Madison Prep | 2024 State LA (Showtime Elite ’24); Jakobe Dykes Jakobe Dykes 6'5" | SF Shaun Dumas Academy | 2023 State LA (FIFA Elite ’23); Zakariyea Hamilton (LA Elite 16U); Wendell Hampton Wendell Hampton 6'5" | PF Shaun Dumas Academy | 2023 State LA (Showtime Elite ’23); Ronneal Harold Ronneal Harold 6'6" | PF Amite | 2023 State LA (FIFA Elite ’23); Kheiri Haynes (LA Broncos ’24); Rondae Hill Rondae Hill 6'0" | PG Calvary Baptist | 2024 State LA (OWE-RW3 ’24); Jamarian Johnnie Jamarian Johnnie 6'5" | SF Northside | 2023 State LA (Cenla Dynasty); Jai Johnson Jai Johnson 5'10" | PG Hahnville | 2023 State LA (Showtime Elite ’23); Jaylin Johnson Jaylin Johnson 6'3" | SG Alexandria | 2024 State LA (Cenla Dynasty); Jordan Mathews Jordan Mathews 6'5" | SF Peabody | 2024 State LA (Cenla Storm ’24); Chase Meeking Chase Meeking 6'2" | CG Union Parish | 2025 State LA (Elevation ’24); Benjamin McCurry (LA Elite 16U); Cardez Norman Cardez Norman 6'6" | PF Sterlington | 2024 LA (OWE-RW3 ’23); Reece Seicshnaydre Reece Seicshnaydre 6'3" | CG St. Paul's | 2023 State LA (FIFA Elite ’23); Javonte Thomas Javonte Thomas 6'6" | PF Pineville | 2024 State LA (Cenla Storm ’24); Ayden Warren Ayden Warren 5'11" | PG St. Mary's | 2024 State LA (Cenla Storm ’24); Jalan Washington Jalan Washington 6'1" | CG White Castle | 2023 State LA (Showtime Elite ’23)