Central Louisiana Hoops Best Of the Best Part II: 2019-2020 All-Cenla Second Team, All-State And All-District Performers
The 2019-2020 prep hoops basketball season in Central Louisiana was by far one of, if not the most successful seasons in its decorated hoops history netting 3-State Championship Teams on the girl’s side (Class B-Fairview, Division IV – St. Marys,…
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Continue ReadingThe 2019-2020 prep hoops basketball season in Central Louisiana was by far one of, if not the most successful seasons in its decorated hoops history netting 3-State Championship Teams on the girl’s side (Class B-Fairview, Division IV – St. Marys, Division V – University Academy Of Central La.) 1-State Runner-Up (Class C- Plain view) 1 State Semi-Finalist (Class 5-A – Natchitoches Central and 2 State Championship teams on the boys side (Class 5-A -Alexandria Senior High and Class 4-A – Peabody) and 4 State Semi-Finalist teams (Class 2-A – Lakeview, Class B – Pitkin, Class C – Hicks, and Division IV – St. Marys).
Individual recognition and awards comes with Team Success. Many players were deserving but in the end, there could only be a few. I present to you the 2019-2020 All-Cenla and All-State Teams.
College coaches on every level if you are reading this please take note that many of these players are uncommitted, so please take the time to look into some of these deserving players. There is some elite talent here.
2020 All-Cenla Boys 2nd Team
1. David Brevelle – Menard, SR. 6-0 (17 PPG 4 Rebs 3 Assists 2 Steals Per Game – Uncommitted)
*Elite Perimeter Defender
*Solid Ball Handler
*Solid Mid-Range and 3-point Range
*Good Passer and Court Vision
*Make His Teammates Better
*Class 2-A All-State Honorable Mention*
*District 4-2A First Team Selection*
2. Deshawn Jackson Deshawn Jackson 6'3" | CG Pickering | 2021 State LA – Pickering, JR. 6-3 (29 PPG 10 Rebs Per Game – Uncommitted)
*Good 3 Point Shooter
*Solid Ball Handling Skills
*Excellent Court Vision
*Very Athletic
*Elite On-Ball Defender
*Class 2-A All-State First Team Selection*
*District 5-2A First Team Selection*
*District 5-2A MVP*
3. Desmond Mcquain – Alexandria Senior High, SR. 6-0 (16 PPG 2 Steals 3 Rebs 3 Assists Per game – Uncommitted)
*Elite 3 Point Shooter
*Good Ball Handler
*Efficient Free Throw Shooter
*Versatile Defender
*Plays The Passing Lanes Effectively
*Handles The Ball Well
*Good Passer
*Class 5-A All-State Honorable Mention*
*District 2-5A First Team Selection*
4. Marcus Jones Marcus Jones 6'3" | SG Peabody | 2020 State LA – Peabody, SR. 6-4 (16 PPG 8 Rebs 3 Steals 4 Assists Per Game – Uncommitted)
*Versatile Offensive and Defensive Player
*Can Guard Multiple Positions
*Good Ball Handler
*Solid Mid-Range Game
*Class 4-A All-State Second Team Selection*
*District 3-4A First Team Selection*
5. Jamerrian Texada – Bunkie, SR. 6-4 (22 PPG 13 Reb Per Game – Uncommitted)
*Excellent Rebounder
*Solid Low Post And Wing Defender
*Runs the Floor Well
*Good Mid-Range and Low-Post Scorer
*Class 2-A All-State Honorable Mention*
*District 4-2A First Team Selection*
*District 4-2A MVP*
*Credits* The 2020 All-Cenla Teams were selected by The Town Talk Sports Reporter Lamar Gafford, Sports Contributor Bret H. McCormick, KALB sports reporters JaMarcus Fitzpatrick, Nicole Hutchinson and Corey Howard and KLAX sports reporter Meagan Glover along with additional input from the coaches in Central Louisiana*