Parish Rankings: Ranking the Best in Caddo Parish

The class rankings have been the hottest thing going. Each class has added players to their rankings and those preps represent all parts of Louisiana. Along with the state rankings, we have another set of rankings where we see who is the best in each parish. The parish rankings let people know who the best player is in their parish/area. These rankings are unique and represent the top players in a certain area. We started with the best in Bossier Parish and now we will look at the parish next door. In this Prep Hoops Louisiana exclusive, we will look at the top players in Caddo Parish.    Jamison is the number one player in his class and the best player in the parish. He can play both guard positions and defend all positions on the perimeter. Jamison is a skilled, three level scorer who has one of the best one dribble mid-range jumpers in the prep game. His all-around offense game is vast which makes him a tough cover.       The Raider wing/forward has a very high ceiling. Dixon can face up against slower, larger forwards while posting smaller defenders. He is very athletic and can finish above defenders on a moment's notice. Dixon is very good in transition and finishes at the rim more times than not. He has a jumper that is improving which will really spell trouble for defenses trying to corral him.     Shiflett is the best point guard in the parish. From his freshman year to now, he has proven that his point guard skills are at an elite level. Shiflett knows how to penetrate and find teammates in scoring position. He is also a creative finisher at the rim. His ability to knock down the three makes him a multiple level threat. Defenses need to know where he is at all times.     Parker came in as a heralded freshman and did not disappoint. He was thrown into the competitive fires on the varsity level and did not wilt. His shooting sets him apart from others and he is highly accurate from deep. Peyton worked at the lead guard this summer for the Raiders expanding his game. Playing on or off the ball will give Parker the opportunity to light up defenses as he pleases.           Hall may be the most versatile guard in the parish. He can flow seamlessly between the lead and off guard without sacrificing his game. Hall can light up defenses from deep or play the point and distribute. On defense, he does not shy away from challenges and will guard the best player on the opposite team. Hall is as talented as they come and plays both guard positions very well.       Turner has a skill set that is ever-evolving. He is the prototype of a two-way player. Austin can defend multiple players using his height and length. He has active hands and plays passing lanes extremely well. Offensively, he can score from the perimeter and the paint. Turner is a player who can take over games on either end of the floor. He has a very high ceiling.     No one can light it up from three like Strong. He can get hot from deep and take a six point lead to double digits in a heartbeat. Ronald did not rest on his laurels as a shooter and worked hard this summer handling the ball more. The result was Strong attacking the rim more and not settling for jumpers. Going into his senior season, adding the drive to his game only makes Strong more of a threat.     When it comes to controlling a game and playing with poise, few point guards play the game like Lofton. Marcus has seen every defense and been in every situation the past two seasons and has delivered. Calm under pressure with a solid mid-range jumper to boot. When it comes to playing the point, there are few better than Lofton.    Caddo Parish is highly competitive. A month into the season, this list may be totally different. With that said, we will continue to rotate through Louisiana highlighting various parishes and their top preps. Look for more articles highlighting parishes such as Ouachita, West Baton Rouge, and Rapides in the weeks to come.

The class rankings have been the hottest thing going. Each class has added players to their rankings and those preps represent all parts of Louisiana. Along with the state rankings, we have another set of rankings where we see who is the best in each parish. The parish rankings let people know who the best player is in their parish/area. These rankings are unique and represent the top players in a certain area. We started with the best in Bossier Parish and now we will look at the parish next door. In this Prep Hoops Louisiana exclusive, we will look at the top players in Caddo Parish.