PDE’s Picks: Class 3A All-State Team

Class 3A has some players that truly “get it out the mud”. They are dogs on the defensive end and no how to nail the dagger into teams on the offensive side. My selections for my 3A all-state team represent that persona. These ten really are the best of the best in class 3A.

Players are listed in alphabetical order

1st Team 

G/F – Troy Cole Troy Cole 6'5" | SG Donaldsonville | 2022 State LA (6’4″ | Donaldsonville | Sr.)

F – Percy Daniels Percy Daniels 6'8" | PF Madison Prep | 2022 State LA (6’9″ | Maidson Prep | Sr.)

G – Christian Ferguson (6’5″ | BTW N.O. | Sr.)

G – Joseph Manning (6’3″ | Bossier | Sr.)

F – Pat Williams Pat Williams 6'6" | SF Wossman | 2022 State LA (6’5″ | Wossman | Sr.)

Now that he is finished with his football experience, Joseph Manning can concentrate on being the best player on the hardwood.  He has a ridiculously basketball IQ and his two-way play will have him competing for class 3A MOP all season.  Manning will compete with Percy Daniels Percy Daniels 6'8" | PF Madison Prep | 2022 State LA for that crown.  Daniels appeared to have taken his game to another level this summer and I think that will carry out through the Seton Hall commits senior season.  Christian Ferguson is the best shooter in 3A.  His final season at BTW-New Orleans should be an epic one as they head to class 4A next season.  Troy Cole Troy Cole 6'5" | SG Donaldsonville | 2022 State LA  showed coaches all summer that he can take over games with his combination of offense and defense.  Him being on my 3A team is a no-brainer in my eyes.  Pat Williams Pat Williams 6'6" | SF Wossman | 2022 State LA will be one of the defensive leaders for Wossman this season because of his ability to defend on the perimeter and in the post.  Adding the facts that he can run the floor very well and score around the basket because of his athleticism is the chief reason he is my fifth and final first team selection.  

2nd Team 

G/F – Zaren James (6’4″ | University Lab | Sr.)

G/F – Courtney McCarthy Courtney McCarthy 6'5" | SG Richwood | 2023 State LA (6’5″ | Richwood | Jr.)

G – Adam Mercier (6’0″ | Parkview Baptist | Sr.)

G – Albert Shell Albert Shell 6'3" | SG Wossman | 2022 State LA (6’3″ | Wossman | Sr.)

G – Jaquevius Thompson Jaquevius Thompson 6'3" | CG Caldwell Parish | 2022 State LA (6’3″ | Caldwell Parish | Sr.)

Courtney McCarthy Courtney McCarthy 6'5" | SG Richwood | 2023 State LA is one of the most underrated players in Louisiana.  Not too many people can do the things he does at 6’5″.  For that reason, he is one of my all-state selections.  Jaquevius Thompson Jaquevius Thompson 6'3" | CG Caldwell Parish | 2022 State LA  is a three level scorer who was largely unheard of around the state until he started putting up buckets against some of the top teams this summer.  He was a 3A honorable mention selection at the end of last season and makes my 3A team for this early season.  Adam Mercier had a season to remember for class C Family Christian last year.  His full skill set will translate well on the 3A level.  It is also the reason why I made him an all-state selection.  

Zaren James will have a breakout season for University Lab.  His ability to score inside and out makes him second team worthy.  Albert Shell Albert Shell 6'3" | SG Wossman | 2022 State LA  will get to play a role similar to the one Devonte Austin had for Wossman last season.  I do not think he will put up the same numbers.  However, he will have a season that merits this second team selection.  

Other players will have a say in the list that will come out at the end of the year.  However, this team is who I feel are the best players to represent class 3A as the season carries on.