Prep Hoops Class B Preseason All-State Team

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class C and Class B will tip off jamborees next week kicking off high school hoops in Louisiana. Last month we named the Class C preseason All-state team. In this article, we will name the members of the preseason, Class B All-state team. These are some of the best small school players that the state has and will be some of the best players during the 2023-24 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Players will be listed in alphabetical order</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Preseason 1st Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2218441' first='Armoni' last='Benjamin'] (Avoyelles Charter | 6'1" | 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1492960' first='Kane' last='Broussard'] (Lacassine | 6'4" | 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1560448' first='Jalen' last='Brown'] (Avoyelles Charter | 5'10" | 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2196967' first='Zakalveon' last='Gadison'] (Rapides | 6'0" | 2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1218221' first='Dustin' last='Welch'] (Anacoco | 6'3" | 2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1560448' first='Jalen' last='Brown']</strong> was the Class B Most Outstanding Player as he helped led Avoyelles Charter to a state title scoring 18 ppg. He is one of the top point guards regardless of class. His sidekick <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2218441' first='Armoni' last='Benjamin']</strong> might have been a freshman last season; however, he is one of the more prolific scorers regardless of class. Benjamin is also highly accurate from three. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1492960' first='Kane' last='Broussard']</strong> is a three level scorer who can rebound well also. He may be the most versatile player on the first team. <strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1218221' first='Dustin' last='Welch']</strong> can play on the perimeter or in the post on offense. He is one of the harder players to defend. Rapides guard <strong>Zakelveon Gadison </strong>can put up big numbers offensively and will probably do that again in his senior season. His team made a run to Marsh Madness behind his play and that can happen again. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Preseason 2nd Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2295271' first='Hayden' last='Doyle'] (Hicks | 6'2" | 2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2206875' first='Lawrence' last='Pickney'] (J.S. Clark | 6'0" | 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1347266' first='Preston' last='Sanders'] (Zwolle | 6'1" | 2025)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Owen Soileau (Elizabeth | 6'0" | 2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1560416' first='Jacob' last='Vilar'] (Episcopal of Acadiana | 6'2" | 2024)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When it comes to guards who should have a breakout season, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2206875' first='Lawrence' last='Pickney'] </strong>is on that list. He was one of the lead guards on a young J.S. Clark team last season. His ability to put the ball in the basket and run a team will be at the forefront of his team's success. Zwolle's <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1347266' first='Preston' last='Sanders']</strong> has the potential to be the best player in the class. He is an explosive guard who is a terror in transition. Sanders helped the Hawks win a state title last season and should be a focal point in their run this year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hicks always has a player step up in their senior season and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2295271' first='Hayden' last='Doyle']</strong> should be the one this season. His scoring and rebounding ability will help Hicks win a ton of games. <strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1560416' first='Jacob' last='Vilar']</strong> is a threat from multiple parts of the floor. He is very good at keeping defenders guessing as he gets to his spots on the floor. <strong>Owen Soileau</strong> is one of the best shooters in the class. His ability to dial in from deep will help showcase his other talents on the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class B will begin play with jamborees and hall of fame games the week of October 23rd through 27th with the season starting on October 30th. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->