The Best 25 Preps I Have Seen This Season
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Believe it or not, we have completed a full six weeks of the season. There has been action going on in every high school gym from Vivian to Houma. While I have not seen everyone play, I have seen a…
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Continue ReadingBelieve it or not, we have completed a full six weeks of the season. There has been action going on in every high school gym from Vivian to Houma. While I have not seen everyone play, I have seen a ton of basketball thus far. With that, I will give you a list of the 25 best performers I have seen thus far. Considering it is two days after Christmas, we will still use the Christmas theme. While there is still plenty of basketball left to play, these players have begun this season playing some of their best basketball.
*Players will be listed in alphabetical order
1. Jbari Adams Jbari Adams 6'6" | SF Ringgold | 2024 State LA – The Ringgold forward has helped his team to a #2 rating in Division IV Non-Select. Inside and outside threat with hops.
2. Jeremy Bargky Jeremy Bargky 6'4" | PG Lafayette Christian Academy | 2024 State LA – The second best player on an undefeated LCA team. An elite level shooter and top tier defender
3. Sharmal Booker Sharmal Booker 6'1" | CG Mansfield | 2025 State LA – He has been the best player on a Mansfield team who has played a murderous schedule. Rising combo guard in Louisiana
4. Broderick Brooks Broderick Brooks 6'4" | SG Zachary | 2024 State LA – A smooth scorer who gets his points within the offense. May become the Broncos most important player with Trey’Dez Green Trey’Dez Green 6'8" | PF Zachary | 2024 State #54 Nation LA out
5. Brhaelyn Brown Brhaelyn Brown 6'2" | SG Parkway | 2024 State LA – Brown has been the best player on an underrated Parkway team. He may be the best catch-and-shoot prep in the state
6. Dashawn Ceaser Dashawn Ceaser 6'3" | CG Iowa | 2024 State LA – The Iowa guard has become one of the most complete players in the state. A three level scorer who defends the best player on the other team
7. Braylen Clark Braylen Clark 5'8" | PG Evangel | 2024 State LA – A point guard who has led Evangel in scoring or assists in almost every game. He is a floor general and a tough defender
8. Kerel Dean-Woods Kerel Dean-Woods 6'6" | SF Bossier | 2025 State LA – One of the most versatile scorers on the prep scene. When he catches the ball in the paint, he has been pretty close to unstoppable
9. Jayce Depron Jayce Depron 7'5" | CG Madison Prep | 2024 State LA – Has performed like a top 10 prep all season. Has shown his basketball IQ with his improved defense while taking advantage of mismatches offensively
10. Jeremiah Evans Jeremiah Evans 6'10" | C Southwood | 2024 State #249 Nation LA – The Southwood big man has been his best against all competition this season. He is an impact player at both ends
11. Xavier Ferguson Xavier Ferguson 6'2" | CG Zachary | 2025 State #322 Nation LA – One of the best wings to lace it up this season. His willingness to attack the tin has made him a threat at all levels
12. Desa’monte Gradney Desa’monte Gradney 6'2" | CG Iowa | 2024 State LA – One of the premier point guards in the state. Iowa is at the top of DII Non-select due to his play as a facilitator
13. Rondae Hill – The Cavaliers have gotten off to a good start due to his play. Hill has become a smart lead guard who can score at every level
14. Krystian Lewis Krystian Lewis 6'3" | CG Wossman | 2024 State LA – The Wossman guard is one of the better two-way players in the state. His shooting ability stretches the floor for team success
15. Chris Lindo Chris Lindo 6'6" | PF Madison Prep | 2025 State LA – On a Madison Prep team loaded with talent, Lindo has been one of their better players. His ability to use the dribble to score has impressed this season
16. Colossians Mason-Jones Colossians Mason-Jones 5'11" | PG BTW-Shreveport | 2024 State LA – Combo guard who has a quick release. He can score via catch-and-shoot or pull ups off the dribble
17. Tate McCurry Tate McCurry 6'3" | CG Catholic | 2025 State LA – A legitimate, top tier shooter. With his ability to attack the rim and shoot from deep, he keeps defenses guessing constantly
18. E’Joshua McDonald E’Joshua McDonald 6'3" | SG Captain Shreve | 2024 State LA – The all-state corner has shown he can be a high caliber baller. His consistent shooting has taken his game to another level
19. Michael Mouton Michael Mouton 6'5" | SG St. Thomas More | 2024 State LA – A unique wing player who can score in the paint just as well as he can shoot from beyond the arc. Very high basketball IQ
20. Lantavious Murphy Lantavious Murphy 6'3" | SG Rayville | 2025 State LA – Two way player who can guard as many as five positions. He is best when he has the ball in his hands
21. Lavion Owens Lavion Owens 6'4" | SF Carroll | 2024 State LA – His play in the paint and his basketball IQ are off the charts. He may be undersized but he causes defenders of all sizes fits
22. Jyrin Sowell Jyrin Sowell 6'3" | SG Captain Shreve | 2024 State LA – Probably one of the strongest wings we have in Louisiana. He can defend all positions and scores effectively in the paint and at the rim
23. Drew Timmons Drew Timmons 6'6" | SF Archbishop Hannan | 2025 State #52 Nation LA – One of the most active players on the hardwood. His constant movement aids in his ability to score inside and out. #1 rated in his class
24. Javon Vital Javon Vital 5'11" | CG Hamilton Christian | 2027 State LA – Active guard who has shown he can be a lock down defender because of his strong upper body and lateral movement. Gets to the rim effectively
25. Kameron Williams Kameron Williams 6'7" | SF Lafayette Christian | 2024 State #60 Nation LA – Deservedly recognized as the best player in his class. Williams can handle like a guard, rebound like a power forward, and shoot like an elite wing. Ultra talented.
Look for these players and others during holiday tournaments and the beginning of district play.