PHLA Parish/City Rankings: The Ouachita Parish/Monroe City Top 10

Ouachita Parish and Monroe City have some of the best talent in Louisiana basketball. The parish has some of the best teams in 4A and 3A with a number of them making repeat appearances during Marsh Madness. So, needless to say, their top 10 players are guys who can absolutely get it done on the hardwood. In this Prep Hoops Louisiana article, we will look at the best players in Ouachita Parish/Monroe City.   1. [player_tooltip player_id='970130' first='Courtney' last='McCarthy'] (6'5" | Richwood)   McCarthy has a versatile skill set and is the best player in his parish. He can rebound and shoot the three just as well as any guard or wing. McCarthy has the ball-handling skills to play point guard as well. Playing four positions makes him a weapon on the court and is the reason why he is the top player in this area.   2. [player_tooltip player_id='1213597' first='Kamron' last='Coleman'] (6'8" | Wossman)   Coleman is one of the best forwards in the state when it comes to bringing energy to every game and protecting the rim. While he is long, wiry and very active on defense, he is just as active on offense. Coleman uses his long arms to gather rebounds and to create extra opportunities for the offense. He is a player to watch in the all-state running as well.   3. [player_tooltip player_id='1273398' first='Cardez' last='Norman'] (6'7" | Sterlington)   Norman has grown by leaps and bounds, physically and literally, when it comes to basketball. This summer, he showed that he can be a dominant post player by controlling the paint every game he played. Norman can fill the lane in transition, block shots in and out of his area, and rebound the ball at a high level. He is one of the best kept secrets in the state that will shine this coming season.   4. [player_tooltip player_id='970124' first='Juvian' last='Keys'] (6'3" | Wossman)   Keys has the potential to be the best player in the parish to be honest. He is explosive to the rim and he is a better shooter than people think. Keys is a dog on defense and he can change the game with his man-to-man play. His play may be underrated but he is as good as they get on both ends of the floor.   5. [player_tooltip player_id='1105533' first='Jordan' last='Comanche'] (6'5" | Wossman)   Comanche looks like he may be the primary point guard for the Wildcats and that position seems to suit him royally. He is a combo guard however who can attack the rim and he can shoot it from downtown. Comanche is also a solid rebounder which means he can grab it off the glass and go. He will probably be one of the top players in the 2024 class when he is done.   6. [player_tooltip player_id='1130809' first='Jonathan' last='Bradshaw'] (6'5" | Ouachita)   The Ouachita lefty is an inside and outside threat in the half court. He can take forwards and bigs on the perimeter and beat them off the dribble or shot over guards who switch onto him. Bradshaw is also very good on the boards and can dominate a game that way. With his inside-outside game, Bradshaw is a hard player to guard.   7. [player_tooltip player_id='1285330' first='Antron' last='Mason II'] (6'1" | Wossman)   Mason is such a smooth and versatile guard it is hard to believe that he is just going to be a sophomore. He had a productive summer during team camp play and on the UAA circuit because he shot the ball well from deep and he found guys with passes from his penetration. Mason is a guard who is not afraid of anything and will be a weapon for the Wildcats when he leaves the gridiron.   8. [player_tooltip player_id='1560417' first='Krystian' last='Lewis'] (6'2" | Wossman)   Lewis is coming off an injury this summer but he is primed to be part of the Wildcat attack when the season begins. He is a three level scorer who likes to get to the rim and finish. Lewis was part of the Wildcat starting lineup last season and I can see him being there again.   9. [player_tooltip player_id='1213751' first='Jaquinton' last='Jackson'] (6'6" | Richwood)   The forward from RIchwood is as active as a forward can be around the rim. He has a quick jump off the floor when it comes to rebounding around the rim, he is very good. Jackson can run the floor as well and can punish the rim when he gets a straight line to do so. He is very good with his play in the paint.   10. [player_tooltip player_id='1330583' first='Zion' last='Weeks'] (6'1" | Ouachita)   Weeks is an aggressive guard who likes to get to the rim. When I say aggressive however, that means Weeks likes to handle things by taking things out of the hands of others and trying to complete the task himself. He knows how to drain the triple and get to the rim. He is also very good defending in the open floor. He is a guard who plays very maturely for his age.   Other players to watch   [player_tooltip player_id='1130735' first='Rictavion' last='Johnson'] (6'0" | Carroll) - very quick guard who can get to his spots; loves to elevate over other guards and can jumpers   [player_tooltip player_id='1213812' first='Jordan' last='Davis'] (5'11" | Ouachita) - defensive-minded guard who is a very good facilitator; very good man-to-man defender   [player_tooltip player_id='1394528' first='Travon' last='Varner'] (6'2" | Neville) - sophomore guard with a very good floor game; can drive, pass, shoot, and dish; he has several tools in his bag   [player_tooltip player_id='1560397' first='Daylan' last='Robinson'] (6'2" | Neville) - scoring point guard who can get to the rim and take punishment while doing so

Ouachita Parish and Monroe City have some of the best talent in Louisiana basketball. The parish has some of the best teams in 4A and 3A with a number of them making repeat appearances during Marsh Madness. So, needless to say, their top 10 players are guys who can absolutely get it done on the hardwood. In this Prep Hoops Louisiana article, we will look at the best players in Ouachita Parish/Monroe City.