Mid-Season All-State: Vermont

Will Armishaw January 31, 2025 @ 10:00 AM

Today, we wrap up our state by state unveiling of mid-season all-state teams, by heading to Vermont and the VPA.   Point Guard: [player_tooltip player_id='2325800' first='Evan' last='Eaton']   A dynamic and versatile guard at Rice Memorial, Eaton has filled a variety of roles in his team's 10-2 start to the season. A solid athlete that makes good decisions with the ball in his hands, he does a nice job of running an offense while also adding scoring punch himself. He knows how to play in ball screens, can score at multiple levels, and is a solid defender that creates plenty of steals and deflections.   Shooting Guard: [player_tooltip player_id='2408951' first='Jack' last='Lafayette']   One of the state's top stat sheet stuffers at Peoples Academy, Lafayette has had a breakout season with his team sitting at 4-7. Arguably the top sophomore in the state, he has had numerous outings of 20 or more points this season while also proving capable of making plays on the glass and as a perimeter defender. He scores with the ball in his hands, can finish plays above the rim, and has a nice shot from behind the arc.   Small Forward: [player_tooltip player_id='2325785' first='Owen' last='Eaton']   A three level scorer at guard for Rice Memorial, Eaton has proven to be a go to player as his team has started the year 10-2. An effortless shooter from behind the arc, Eaton has in the gym range that plays well with his next level athleticism in the open floor. He's a big time scorer that does a great job of moving without the basketball, while also using his defensive instincts to create easy scoring opportunities in transition.   Power Forward: [player_tooltip player_id='2325846' first='Abdi' last='Sharif']   The two-way forward out of Burlington, Sharif has done a little bit of everything in his group's 11-2 start this winter. Now standing almost 6'5", Sharif is one of the most versatile prospects in the state; he's a multi-positional defender that does a nice job on the defensive glass, he can score at the rim as a cutter and in transition, and he's even starting to knock down threes with consistency in isolation situations.   Center: [player_tooltip player_id='2546890' first='Justin' last='Munger']   A versatile post man at BFA-St. Albans, Munger has controlled the paint on both ends of the floor as his team sits at 6-8 so far. One of the biggest prospects in the state, he is among the top shot blockers in Vermont and can also be counted on to control the defensive glass. He does a great job of running the floor in transition, can finish with either hand through contact at the rim, and operates as a playmaker from the top of the key.   Sixth Man: [player_tooltip player_id='2453004' first='Deng' last='Aguek']   The dynamic open floor guard at South Burlington, Aguek has been terrific as his team has jumped out to a 9-5 start. An almost 20 point per game scorer, he's a quick twitch guard that does a nice job of getting into the paint off the bounce and then elevating quickly to finish over the defense. He knocks down shots in catch and shoot situations, can operate as a playmaker when he gets downhill, and guards every perimeter position well.   We'll have one more article in our Mid-Season All-State coverage, a look at some of the top performers from the NEPSAC.   *All team records and statistics are as of writing on January 30th, 2025.

Today, we wrap up our state by state unveiling of mid-season all-state teams, by heading to Vermont and the VPA.