Top Teams Division I Non Select: 1 Thru 5

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Here is a look at some of the top teams in Division I Non Select. The division is loaded with great teams and it will be very competitive come playoff time.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ponchatoula</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Ponchatoula Green Wave are loaded with great talent again this year. The defending champs are led by senior big man [player_tooltip player_id='1480391' first='Allen' last='Graves'] who averaged 16 points and 9 rebounds a game last season. Some other key players are senior guard [player_tooltip player_id='1434766' first='Jeremiah' last='Lewis'] 11 points a game , senior guard [player_tooltip player_id='1560454' first='Taj' last='Jackson'] 7 points a game and junior guard [player_tooltip player_id='1434269' first='Cody' last='Al-Naziat']. They will be a tuff out come playoff time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New Iberia</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The New Iberia Yellowjackets are a another very talented team . They are led by big man [player_tooltip player_id='1218192' first='Wayne' last='Randall-Bashay'] who averaged who averaged 17 points and 9 rebounds last season. Some other key players are junior guard [player_tooltip player_id='1709796' first='Devin' last='Frank'] 5 points a game and senior forward Jorri Daniels. New Iberia lost in the state championship game last season. They are primed for another run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ruston</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Ruston Bearcats have a good core returning . They are led by senior guard [player_tooltip player_id='1105544' first='Jamadrion' last='Lillard'] , senior guard [player_tooltip player_id='1892516' first='Zhy'Avion' last='Scott'] and senior guard [player_tooltip player_id='1105531' first='Earnest' last='Chatman']. Some other key players are junior guard [player_tooltip player_id='1347443' first='Aidan' last='Anding'] and junior guard [player_tooltip player_id='2207010' first='Zheric' last='Hill']. The Bearcats lost in the semifinals last season and will be a dangerous team going into the playoffs this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Walker</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Walker Wildcats are another loaded stacked team heading into the season. They are led by senior forward [player_tooltip player_id='1560449' first='Clifford' last='(Kj) Smith-Johnson'] 8 points a game and senior guard Timel Carmel. Another key player is junior forward Brian Thomas Jr. Walker lost in a overtime thriller in the semifinals this past season. They have a good group returning and will make some noise come playoff time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Zachary</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zachary is my favorite to win the Division I Non Select State Championship this coming season. They are led by big man [player_tooltip player_id='1159181' first='Trey'Dez' last='Green']. Green averaged 24 points a game last season and is signed to play football and basketball for the Lsu Tigers. Some other key players are senior guard [player_tooltip player_id='1479625' first='Broderick' last='Brooks'], senior guard [player_tooltip player_id='1275302' first='Amir' last='Chaney'], senior guard [player_tooltip player_id='2197029' first='Kheiri' last='Haynes'], senior guard [player_tooltip player_id='1560445' first='Chase' last='McClinton'], senior guard [player_tooltip player_id='1221510' first='Skyler' last='LeDoux'], junior guard [player_tooltip player_id='1347180' first='Xavier' last='Ferguson'] ,and junior guard [player_tooltip player_id='1596183' first='Shedrick' last='Smith'] . The Broncos are a experienced senior laden team and junior guard [player_tooltip player_id='1347180' first='Xavier' last='Ferguson'] is difference maker on both ends of the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->