Louisiana Composite All-State 1st Team
Now that we have taken care of the All-State teams for each classification and division, it is time to move on to what everyone has been waiting for! Composite all state teams! For these, we were much more strict about having it feel like a real team, so we slotted each player into a specific position we feel fits them. Tell us which team you think would win!
Point Guard: Javonte Smart 6’4 G 2018 Scotlandville
If you don’t know about Javonte Smart by now, then you just don’t like Louisiana basketball. Smart is only the fifth player in Louisiana state history to win multiple Gatorade Player of the Year Awards, and still has a chance to be the state’s first time 3x winner. This season he averaged 25 ppg, 8.6 rpg, and 6.4 apg. Those are historic numbers, and he has a chance to go down as the best guard in state history.
Shooting guard: Josh Anderson 6’4 G 2017 Madison Prep (Western Kentucky commit)
Anderson was absolutely the best player on the best team this season, and he has the potential to end up being the best player to come out of a Madison Prep school that has produced numerous D1 prospects and a current pro. He is an insane athlete, and has the skill level to match. I watched a game earlier this season that Josh Anderson had to come out the game because he hit his head on the backboard going up for a reverse layup. That should tell you everything you need to know.
Small forward: Brandon Rachal 6’6 G 2017 Natchitoches Central (LSU commit)
If you look at the numbers that Brandon Rachal puts up on a nightly basis, you won’t be blown away, but if you watch his games you will see all of the winning plays he makes. At his size, his ability to handle the ball and play the point is special, but everything that he gives on offense is lagniappe. The defensive side of the ball is where he is truly elite, and there aren’t 10 better defenders in the entire country, let alone state.
Power Forward: Joseph Thompson 6’8 F 2017 Bonnabel (South Alabama commit)
There isn’t much on the basketball court that Joseph Thompson can’t do. At 6’8/6’9 he is very capable of just finishing in the post, as well as using his athleticism to finish above the rim. One aspect that he has definitely gotten better at this season is putting the ball on the floor and being able to dribble around guys.
Center: Mitchell Robinson 7’0 F 2017 Chalmette (Western Kentucky commit)
What is there left to be said about the game that Mitchell Robinson possesses. He is a 7 footer that has guard skills. He can defend the rim at an elite level, and he lead the EYBL in blocks per game. On offense, he has range out to the three point line, as well as the ability to slam home any passes within 10 feet of the rim. He is a projected lottery pick in next years draft.