The DeGray brothers are a load to deal with in the paint as the duo dominate the offensive glass and points in the paint. DeGray has soft hands and secures rebounds and passes in contested areas. I also like his passing ability, hitting shooters on kickouts and his brother on big to big actions. While his collegiate future is on the gridiron, DeGray could end his high school basketball career with a state title if Colonel Crawford can win three more games.

DeGray is committed to play football at the college level, meaning this is his last run playing competitive organized basketball. He’s got a lot of ability as the senior big uses his massive frame to get position on the block and spin off the defender to score below the rim. A winning high school player, DeGray is efficient in the paint and a monster rebounder. Despite the loss, DeGray still made his presence felt on Saturday.

Colonel Crawford is one of our highest ranked small town teams in the state of Ohio and after winning a region last season, they return both DeGray and star senior Brayden Holt Brayden Holt 6'0" | PG Colonel Crawford | 2026 State OH . DeGray is the second player in this article with a football state semifinal to win tonight as Colonel Crawford takes on state powerhouse Kirtland. DeGray holds a handful of football offers as a defensive linemen but he could also play small college basketball due to his high motor, interior finishing ability and strength.

Payne and John DeGray combined for 13 offensive rebounds and 26 total rebounds in the win. The duo were physical and got Colonel Crawford tons of extra looks at the rim. Payne DeGray Payne DeGray 6'5" | C Colonel Crawford | 2026 State OH is a strong force in the paint as the football standout is a tough cover on the low block when he has the ball or is crashing the offensive glass. DeGray had the strength for a couple and-1 finishes on the block and second chance points. Valuable high school big next to a high volume guard like Holt.