Big School 1st and 2nd Team All State: 2023-24
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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…
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Continue ReadingClosing 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.
FIRST TEAM
Carter Benton Carter Benton 6'3" | SG Holland Hall | 2024 State OK , 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.
Zac Brown Zac Brown 6'8" | C Collinsville | 2024 State OK , 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.
Trashaun Combs-Pierce Trashaun Combs-Pierce 6'7" | SF Norman | 2024 State #306 Nation OK , 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.
Cal Furnish Cal Furnish 5'11" | PG Crossings Christian | 2025 State OK , 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.
BJ Harris BJ Harris 6'0" | CG Booker T Washington | 2025 State OK , 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.
David Howell David Howell 6'4" | PG Broken Arrow | 2025 State #329 Nation OK , 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.
Jayden Hopkins Jayden Hopkins 6'1" | PG Carl Albert | 2026 State OK , 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.
Jermiah Johnson Jermiah Johnson 6'2" | SG Tulsa Edison | 2024 State OK , 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.
Roman Miller Roman Miller 6'4" | CG Mustang | 2025 State OK , 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.
Jalen Montonati Jalen Montonati 6'7" | SF Owasso | 2026 State OK , 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.
Chiante Tramble Chiante Tramble 6'2" | PG Edmond North | 2024 State OK , 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.
Carlsheon Young Carlsheon Young 6'5" | CG Midwest City | 2025 State #83 Nation OK , 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.
Dylan Warlick Dylan Warlick 6'6" | SF Edmond North | 2024 State #226 Nation OK , 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.
SECOND TEAM
Tavaris Deans Tavaris Deans 6'3" | SG Lawton | 2025 State OK , 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.
Darian Grant Darian Grant 6'6" | SF Moore | 2024 State OK , 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.
Hudson Franz Hudson Franz 5'10" | PG Edmond Memorial | 2026 State OK , 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.
Dalen Fuller Dalen Fuller 6'4" | CG Union | 2024 State OK , 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.
Micheal Graham Micheal Graham 6'1" | PG Del City | 2024 State OK , 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.
Roy Henderson Roy Henderson 6'0" | PG Midwest City | 2024 State OK , 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”
Quincy Hopkins Quincy Hopkins 6'3" | SF Carl Albert | 2024 State OK , 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.
Jax Kerr Jax Kerr 6'10" | PF Owasso | 2025 State OK , 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.
Gavin Loper Gavin Loper 6'3" | PG Westmoore | 2024 State OK , 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.
Carter Roman Nose Carter Roman Nose 6'3" | CG El Reno | 2025 State OK , 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.
Jamarri Simpson Jamarri Simpson 6'3" | CG Booker T Washington | 2025 State OK , 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.
Ja’Mon Valentine Ja’Mon Valentine 6'2" | CG Choctaw | 2024 State OK , 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.
Phoenix Woodson Phoenix Woodson 6'8" | SF Crossings Christian | 2026 State OK , 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.