Louisiana 5A All-State Selections
First Team:
Joseph Thompson 6’8 F 2017 Bonnabel (South Alabama commit)
There isn’t much on the basketball court that Joseph Thompson can’t do. At 6’8/6’9 he is very capable of just finishing in the post, as well as using his athleticism to finish above the rim. One aspect that he has definitely gotten better at this season is putting the ball on the floor and being able to dribble around guys.
LeAaron Cain 6’2 G 2017 East Ascension
Cain is a guard that is capable of filling up the stat sheet in a hurry, as can be seen with his 25 first half points last season. He has gotten much better with the ball in his hand this season, but at the next level will need to play off ball. To read more about LeAaron, click here: https://prephoops.com/2017/03/recruiting-report-leaaron-cain-2017/
Malik Legania 6’4 G 2017 Landry-Walker
Malik is a kid that burst on the scene last summer, and has used the past year to put himself in a position to receive a D1 scholarship to Nicholls and interest from lots of big schools. His combination of size along with his skill level and athleticism are rare, and it is no wonder that Landry-Walker was so successful down the stretch of the season.
Brandon Rachal 6’6 G 2017 Natchitoches Central (LSU commit)
If you look at the numbers that Brandon Rachal puts up on a nightly basis, you won’t be blown away, but if you watch his games you will see all of the winning plays he makes. At his size, his ability to handle the ball and play the point is special, but everything that he gives on offense is lagniappe. The defensive side of the ball is where he is truly elite, and there aren’t 10 better defenders in the entire country, let alone state.
Mitchell Robinson 7’0 F 2017 Chalmette (Western Kentucky commit)
What is there left to be said about the game that Mitchell Robinson possesses. He is a 7 footer that has guard skills. He can defend the rim at an elite level, and he lead the EYBL in blocks per game. On offense, he has range out to the three point line, as well as the ability to slam home any passes within 10 feet of the rim. He is a projected lottery pick in next years draft.
Second Team:
Jay Head 6’7 F 2017 Ouachita Parish
Jay Head has made some of the most improvements from last year to this year, and will most likely roll that into a D1 offer. He has gotten much better this season playing on the perimeter, and I am much more confident in his transition to the wing at the next level. On the defensive side, he has a motor that doesn’t stop, and makes big play after big play on that side.
Jordan Foster 6’9 C 2017 Comeaux (Lamar commit)
Behind future pro Mitchell Robinson, Jordan Foster was the best rim protector in the state this season. He has a natural feel and timing for blocking shots, and affecting every shot taken in the paint. He is a great example of a difference maker that doesn’t need the ball in his hands to be successful.
Terry Collins 6’2 G 2018 Bonnabel
Collins had a great season, and he is one of the biggest reasons why Bonnabel was able to reach the championship game this season. He willed his team to victory in the semi-final against Chalmette, and time and time again attacked Mitchell Robinson at the rim, finishing with 31.
Lamont Berzat 5’6 G 2017 Landry-Walker (UNO commit)
Lamont was the next great point guard in a list of point guards that have excelled at Landry-Walker. The list started with Tyree Griffin, and transitioned to Lamar Peters before Lamont inherited the throne this season (and he looks to have passed it on to 2019 G Dywan Griffin). Lamont did a great job this season of scoring when he had to and distributing when the defense colapsed on him.
Isaiah Lewis 6’3 F 2018 Helen Cox
Lewis is one of the most electrifying players in the state, and it doesn’t take long to see why. He is one of the most athletic players in the state, and can finish at the rim with the best of them. On defense, he has all of the tools to be a lockdown defender. He showed off a much improved jump shot this season, but to reach his ceiling will need to continue to work on it.
