Louisiana Composite All-State 5th 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: Greg Williams 6’3 G 2018 LCA
This season, Greg Williams played like a boy amongst men, and what’s crazy is that he still has a year left of high school. He is one of the most athletic players in the state, and he is one of the few that has the skill level to match his athleticism. He was good for at least one nasty dunk a game, and knocked down over a three per game on 43% shooting from downtown. He spent this year squashing any knocks that he might have heard in the past about not asserting himself enough, and I look forward to seeing him assert himself even more next season.
Shooting Guard: Malik Legania 6’4 G 2017 Landry-Walker
Malik is a kid that burst on the scene last summer, and has used the past year to put himself in a position to receive a D1 scholarship to Nicholls and interest from lots of big schools. His combination of size along with his skill level and athleticism are rare, and it is no wonder that Landry-Walker was so successful down the stretch of the season.
Small forward: Kaedrick Williams 6’5 F 2017 Lincoln Prep
Kaedrick Williams this season was a virtual swiss army knife for Lincoln Prep. He was capable of doing anything and everything that his team asked of him. On the offensive end, Lincoln Prep ran their offense through Williams at the high post, and he found the open man reguarly. As a result, despite his size, he lead Lincoln Prep in assists at over 4.5 per game. On the defensive end, he was a monster, averaging over 10 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game. He earned the MVP despite being the third leading scorer on his team, because he is capable of doing so much more than just scoring.
Power Forward: Ryghe Lyons 6’9 F 2017 John Curtis
Lyons was one of the top big men in the state this season, and it is easy to see why. He has a very unique skill set for his size, and he is capable of stretching the floor very effectively. He has filled out his thin frame from last season, and that has helped, as he was moved off his spot easily in the past.
Center: Chris Osten 6’9 F 2017 Crowley (LSUA commit)
When first looking at Chris Osten, you might assume he’s a stiff, but once the game starts, you realize he is anything but. He is deceptively athletic, and is capable of anchoring even the worst of defenses. He is still a bit rough on offense, but he can excel at the next level in a “DeAndre Jordan role,” where he is rim running and finishing lobs out of the pick and roll.