Big School 1st and 2nd Team All State: 2023-24

Closing out the 2023-24 season's high school basketball coverage with a look at the top players from Oklahoma's biggest classifications, Class 6A and 5A. With impressive depth in Class 5A this year, and Class 6A remaining a loaded classification, it was difficult to narrow down the best of the best. With that factor in mind, each team will have 13 players each. Which lines up with the number of scholarships Divison One programs have to give out for basketball. Also, team success and seniority often served as tiebreakers.   <a href="https://prephoops.com/2024/03/big-school-3rd-team-and-honorable-mention-all-state-2023-24/">For 3rd Team and Honorable Mention, Click here</a>   <a href="https://prephoops.com/2024/03/all-state-freshmen-2023-24/">The outstanding freshmen in Oklahoma were covered here</a>.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">FIRST TEAM</h2>   [player_tooltip player_id='1293568' first='Carter' last='Benton'], 6'4 Senior Guard, Holland Hall: The Holland Hall senior shot a blistering 48% from three, while averaging 19 points a game. The Dutch made the State Tournament all 4 years of his career.   [player_tooltip player_id='1625127' first='Zac' last='Brown'], 6'9 Senior Center, Collinsville: Brown was a workhorse downlow for Collinsville, leading them to a Class 5A State Tournament trip. He averaged 19 points and 13 rebounds a game.   [player_tooltip player_id='1367222' first='Trashaun' last='Combs-Pierce'], 6'7 Senior Wing, Norman: A versatile weapon on both ends of the floor, Combs-Pierce led Norman to their second straight Class 6A State Tournament appearance while averaging 15 points a game.   [player_tooltip player_id='1358852' first='Cal' last='Furnish'], 5'11 Junior Guard, Crossings Christian: The floor general led Crossings Christian to their third straight semifinal appearance, this time in Class 5A. He put up 17 points, handed out 6 dimes and swiping 3 steals a game.   [player_tooltip player_id='1685526' first='BJ' last='Harris'], 6'1 Junior Guard, Booker T Washington: Harris is a physical guard, who excels at using his physicality on both ends of the court. He averaged 15 points a game, while hitting the glass for nearly 6 boards a game, and forced 2.6 steals a contest.   [player_tooltip player_id='1391436' first='David' last='Howell'], 6'5 Junior Guard, Broken Arrow: Howell was the only returning starter from last year's Class 6A runner ups. His defensive and playmaking capabilities helped spark the new look Tigers into reaching the Class 6A semifinals.   [player_tooltip player_id='2223689' first='Jayden' last='Hopkins'], 6'0 Sophomore Guard, Carl Albert: The lighting quick guard shines as a pickpocketer on defense and as a dynamic slasher for the Titans. He helped them to a 5A semifinals appearance, with a big time performance in the quarterfinals the day before.   [player_tooltip player_id='1793875' first='Jermiah' last='Johnson'], 6'2 Senior Guard, Edison: Johnson had one of the signature performances of the season when he helped Edison win Area over rivals Booker T Washington. He's a physical and tenacious as a rebounder, defender and finisher at the rim.   [player_tooltip player_id='1391441' first='Roman' last='Miller'], 6'4 Junior Guard, Mustang: One of the top scorers in Class 6A with 21.3 points a game. Along with his scoring accolades, the long armed guard also saw his overall game elevate as an improved defender and rebounder.   [player_tooltip player_id='1552319' first='Jalen' last='Montonati'], 6'7 Sophomore Wing, Owasso: The state's top sophomore and overall prospect added to his growing high school resume with 24 points a game this season. And more importantly, a Class 6A State Championship, where he scored 34 in the title game.   [player_tooltip player_id='1367215' first='Chiante' last='Tramble'], 6'2 Senior Guard, Edmond North: Tramble mixed scoring with creation for the 6A runner ups. He averaged 17 a game and had highlight reel worthy passes all season long.   [player_tooltip player_id='1391433' first='Carlsheon' last='Young'], 6'5 Junior Guard, Midwest City: Oklahoma's top junior filled the stat sheet all season long for the 5A Champs. He averaged 19 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks and 2 steals, which was a fitting encapsulation of his dynamic defensive skills and scoring ability.   [player_tooltip player_id='1332074' first='Dylan' last='Warlick'], 6'6 Senior Wing, Edmond North: A four year starter for the Huskies on four State Tournament teams, including back to back titles as a sophomore and junior. Warlick averaged 19 a game and had one of the most accomplished careers of any Oklahoma player in the last decade.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">SECOND TEAM</h2>   [player_tooltip player_id='1796291' first='Tavaris' last='Deans'], 6'3 Junior Guard, Lawton: Deans was a menace all season long, nearly averaging a double double with 18.9 points and 9.8 rebounds. He's a high motor beast on the glass and his perimeter skills took a jump this season.   [player_tooltip player_id='1367226' first='Darian' last='Grant'], 6'5 Senior Wing, Moore: One of the better defenders in Oklahoma, Grant is a dedication defensive player with a strong off the dribble attacker. He finished with over 1,000 career points.   [player_tooltip player_id='2223695' first='Hudson' last='Franz'], 6'1 Sophomore Guard, Edmond Memorial: Franz played with poise beyond his years, as he helmed Edmond Memorial to a Class 6A Semifinals appearance. He averaged nearly 14 points game, but his impact went beyond scoring.   [player_tooltip player_id='1343197' first='Dalen' last='Fuller'], 6'3 Senior Guard, Union: Fuller is one of the most explosive athletes in the state, and enjoyed a strong senior season where he played more under control. He averaged 14 points a game for a Union team that reached the Class 6A State Tournament.   [player_tooltip player_id='1482833' first='Micheal' last='Graham'], 6'0 Senior Guard, Del City: A midseason addition to Del City, the tough minded two-way guard was a clutch performer down the stretch helping Del City earn another Class 5A State Tournament appearance.   [player_tooltip player_id='1807980' first='Roy' last='Henderson'], 6'0 Senior Guard, Midwest City: Henderson was a walking bucket last year, this year he remained an offensive weapon as a key scorer and leader for a Midwest City team that went from "worst" to "first"   [player_tooltip player_id='1367219' first='Quincy' last='Hopkins'], 6'4 Senior Guard, Carl Albert: A powerful and bruising guard, Hopkins was a handful off the dribble for the 5A semifinalists. He averaged 14 a game and grabbed 6 boards as well.   [player_tooltip player_id='1579598' first='Jax' last='Kerr'], 6'10 Junior Forward, Owasso: The man in the middle for the 6A State Champs, he averaged 11 a game for the Rams. And more importantly made huge strides as a rim protector and rebounder.   [player_tooltip player_id='1585764' first='Gavin' last='Loper'], 6'3 Senior Guard, Westmoore: The senior leader who helped the Jaguars to their first State Tournament appearance since 2017. He was a consistent scoring threat with strong finishing abilities and a signature mid-range jumper.   [player_tooltip player_id='1391434' first='Carter' last='Roman Nose'], 6'3 Junior Guard, El Reno: An elite defensive prospect, the junior racked up 112 steals. He also filled the stat sheet with averages 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.   [player_tooltip player_id='1475991' first='Jamarri' last='Simpson'], 6'3 Junior Guard, Booker T Washington: An explosive guard, Simpson made a leap the second half of the year as a dynamic two way force for the Hornets.   [player_tooltip player_id='1367216' first='Ja'Mon' last='Valentine'], 6'2 Senior Guard, Choctaw: A four year starter, Valentine averaged 15.5 points, while grabbing 5 rebounds and 3 assists as a leader of a balanced and deep Yellowjacket team.   [player_tooltip player_id='1552378' first='Phoenix' last='Woodson'], 6'8 Sophomore Forward, Crossings Christian: The high ceiling sophomore finished his season on a tear, with big time playoff performances. Woodson looks set to take his already strong game to the next level.

Closing out the 2023-24 season's high school basketball coverage with a look at the top players from Oklahoma's biggest classifications, Class 6A and 5A. With impressive depth in Class 5A this year, and Class 6A remaining a loaded classification, it was difficult to narrow down the best of the best. With that factor in mind, each team will have 13 players each. Which lines up with the number of scholarships Divison One programs have to give out for basketball. Also, team success and seniority often served as tiebreakers.