Who’s Got Next? Central Louisiana’s Next Man Up
Over the past several years, Central Louisiana has been a factory for producing players that have moved on to the next level such as Cam Lard (Natchitoches Central/Landry Walker Class Of 2016, Iowa State University 2017-2019), Brandon Rachal (Natchitoches Central…
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Continue ReadingOver the past several years, Central Louisiana has been a factory for producing players that have moved on to the next level such as Cam Lard (Natchitoches Central/Landry Walker Class Of 2016, Iowa State University 2017-2019), Brandon Rachal (Natchitoches Central Class Of 2017, LSU 2017-2018, Pearl River Community College 2018-2019, University Of Tulsa-Present), Cedric Russell (Peabody Magnet High School Class Of 2017, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 2017-Present), Kevin Norman (Peabody Magnet High School Class Of 2017, Angelina College 2017-2019 and Jacksonville University-Present), Darius Smith and Kyron Gibson (both players are from Peabody Magnet High School Class Of 2019, both players are currently attending Angelina College) to name a few.
There is a new class of hoopers in Central Louisiana that possess the talent and skill to play at the next level. Foundation laid, stage set. Whos got next? Central Louisiana’s next man up.
*DISCLAIMER* THIS IS NOT A RANKING
1. Desmond McQuain – SR. SG/PG Alexandria Senior High Trojans (ASH, Alexandria, LA)
- Elite 3 point shooter
- Very poised under pressure
- Ability to play both guard positions
- Ability to get to the free throw line
- Very disciplined
- Not afraid of the moment
- Good court vision
- Excellent ball handling
- Excellent on ball defender
- Plays the passing lanes effectively
- High basketball I.Q.
2. Melvion Flanagan – SR. PG/SG Peabody Warhorses (Alexandria, LA)
- Elite scorer
- Deep 3 point range
- Ability to play both guard positions
- Aggressive (Can take over a game)
- Defensive minded (Easily plays the passing lanes)
- Fearless
- Excellent handles
- Easily get to the rim
3. Marcus Jones – SR. SF Peabody Warhorses (Alexandria, LA)
- Elite defender
- Versatile (Can guard and play positions 1-4)
- Excellent rebounder
- Facilitator (Can get everyone involved
- Excellent ball handler
- Excellent mid range game
4. Thomas Miles – SR. G Peabody Warhorses (Alexandria, LA)
- Hard Worker
- Coachable (A sponge for information)
- Elite mid range game
- Ability to easily penetrate the lane
- High basketball I.Q.
- Excellent ball handling and passing skills
- Excellent defender
5. Jourdain Dishmond – JR. PF/C Holy Savior Menard Eagles (Alexandria, LA)
- Excellent footwork
- Runs the floor extremely well
- Can step out and shoot the mid range jumper
- Excellent hands
- Excellent ball handling skills (Can handle the ball on the fast break)
- Excellent rebounder
- Can play inside and outside
6. Andrew Pearson – SR. PF/C Peabody Warhorses (Alexandria, LA)
- Shot blocker
- Runs the floor well (Excellent rim runner)
- Solid mid range game
- Solid rebounder
- Solid perimeter and inside defender
- Finishes well around the rim
7. Latrell Holly – SR. G/F Alexandria Senior High Trojans (ASH, Alexandria, LA)
- Excellent defender
- Handles the ball well
- Excellent shooter
- Very athletic
- Easily penetrates the lane to get to the rim
8. David Brevelle – SR. G Holy Savior Menard Eagles (Alexandria, LA)
- Elite offensive player (Excellent outside shooter and can drive to the rim)
- Excellent ball handler
- Solid defender
- Solid passer
- Plays under control
9. Jude Hopewell – SR. F Holy Savior Menard Eagles (Alexandria, LA)
- Elite shooter
- Deep 3 point range (NBA Range)
- Ability to put the ball on the floor
10. Robert Drakes – JR. SG Alexandria Senior High Trojans (ASH, Alexandria, LA)
- Solid on ball defender
- Good spot up shooter
- Solid ball handler
- Ability to catch and shoot
11. Shermar Nash – SR. G Tioga Indians (Tioga, LA)
- Easily penetrates the lane
- Shoots the ball well
- Good ball handler
- Excellent defender (Ability bring full court pressure to the player he is defending)
12. Alex Norton – SR. G. Holy Savior Menard Eagles (Alexandria, LA)
- Floor General who gets everyone involved
- Dead eye long range shooter
- Solid ball handling skill
- Good on ball defender
- Easily gets to the free throw line
13. Devonte Snow – SR. SG Natchitoches Central Chiefs (Natchitoches, LA)
- Good perimeter defender
- Plays the passing lanes well
- Solid scorer
- Finishes at the rim well
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Carlos Sepulvado – SR. PG Leesville Wampus Cats (Leesville, LA)
- Excellent 3 point shooter
- Good court vision
- Solid defense player
- Good lane penetration
- Controls the flow of the game
Aydrion Brown – SR. PG/SG Natchitoches Central Chiefs (Natchitoches, LA)
- Excellent 3 point shooter
- Excellent on ball defender
- Ability to finish at the rim