Season Preview: The 2022-23 Preseason All-State Team for Class C

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Basketball for Class C and Class B in Louisiana will begin on Halloween (10/31). With the round ball hitting the hardwood again, this is the time of year where I look at the landscape of these classes and give my preseason all-state teams. There are some very good players at this level and deserve this preseason recognition they will be receiving. So, in this PHLA exclusive, we will take a look at my preseason all-state selections for Class C in Louisiana.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>*Both teams will be placed in alphabetical order</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1st Team </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1213621' first='Brady' last='Alexander'] (6'2" | Hornbeck)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1213623' first='Derwin' last='Ancar'] (6'3" | Phoenix)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1213567' first='Terrance' last='James'] (6'4" | Gibsland-Coleman)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1215774' first='Titus' last='Malone'] (6'2" | Saline)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chance Martin (5'11" | Family Christian)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first team selections are not only some of the best in their class, they are arguably some of the better players in the state. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1213623' first='Derwin' last='Ancar']</strong>, the high flying guard from Phoenix, has posted 20 point scoring seasons the last two seasons and will be poised to score that much again. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1213567' first='Terrance' last='James']</strong> is a top 20 player in the state and was a first team selection at the end of the season. He is another player primed to help his team return to Marsh Madness. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1213621' first='Brady' last='Alexander']</strong> is one of the best inside-outside threats in Class C. Hornbeck is historically good and he will be the leader of that team this year. <strong>Chance Martin</strong> was one of the key figures in helping Family Christian hoist the Division V championship last season. His ability to score, distribute, and rebound is why I think he is first team material. Rounding out the first team is Saline guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1215774' first='Titus' last='Malone']</strong>. The high flying guard can put up big numbers. With Saline moving to a new district and dropping down to Class C, he may have a senior season to remember. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2nd Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1627548' first='A.J.' last='Allen'] (6'3" | Claiborne Christian)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1218184' first='Michael' last='Bougere'] (5'8" | Jehovah-Jireh)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Treyen Johnson (5'11" | Plainview)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brandon Smith (6'2" | Atlanta)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1273367' first='Landon' last='Strother'] (6'2" | Fairview)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The second team is full of all-state caliber players who are taking on new responsibilities with their respective teams. Their new responsibilities should help them flourish to new heights this year. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1627548' first='A.J.' last='Allen']</strong> is the first of them. He is a senior shooting guard who can put up big numbers from deep. Under new coach Josh Brown, he will get that chance. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1218184' first='Michael' last='Bougere']</strong> will be the new lead guard for Jehovah-Jireh and his ability to shoot and facilitate will have him being one of the best players in Class C. Plainview senior point guard <strong>Treyen Johnson</strong> is a guard who uses the dribble to get to his spots. The ease with which he does this will see him have another big year. <strong>Brandon Smith</strong> of Atlanta may be a typical Class C big man (which is an undersized wing). However, his rebounding and open floor play is why this senior deserves this second team nod. Rounding out the crew is shooting guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1273367' first='Landon' last='Strother']</strong>. The Fairview guard can make things happen on both ends of the floor and is deserving of this second team selection. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>All of the fun begins Monday. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->