Check out these 25 boys basketball players in Northwest Louisiana this season
Here’s a look at 25 of the top returning boys basketball players in Northwest Louisiana as the 2023-24 season kicks off this week. The list includes nine athletes who were selected to the 2023 Shreveport Times All-City and All-Area boys basketball teams.
Landon Anderson
Lakeside, Sr.
Ht: 5-11
The skinny: “Anderson averaged a little better than nine points each game in district last year and has a great basketball mind.” Coach Turner Madden
Aidan Anding
Ruston, Jr.
Ht: 5-10
The skinny: “Aidan is our leading returning scorer. He’s a tremendous shooter who plays great defense.” Coach Ryan Bond
Brhaelyn Brown
Parkway, Sr.
Ht: 6-1
The skinny: "Brhaelyn was the team’s leading scorer last season and was a second team All-District 1-5A selection. He has the ability to score on all three levels and has added a post game to his arsenal. He is one of the best shooters in the area on a team that shoots the ball very well from deep.” Coach Brian Rayner
ALL-AREA TEAM: The Shreveport Times' 2023 All-Area high school boys basketball team plus player and coach of year
ALL-CITY: Here's the 2023 Shreveport Times' All-City high school boys basketball team
Kylon Clark
Arcadia, So.
Ht: 6-4
The skinny: Clark was hurt last season but played extremely well this summer.
Spencer Dunn
Homer, Jr.
Ht: 6-0
The skinny: Dunn averaged 16.6 points, 4.2 rebounds making the Shreveport Times All-Area team.
Jeremiah Evans
Southwood, Sr.
Ht: 6-10
The skinny: “Coaches believe Evans is one of the finalists for the best player in the state conversation." Coach Brandon Gultery
Nikious Green
Northwood, Sr.
Ht: 6-1
The skinny: “Nikious has worked hard this off season to step into the role of being a leader offensively and defensively. He has also worked hard to improve on his ability to score and handle the basketball.” Coach Jimmie Davis
Brandon Henderson
Woodlawn, Jr.
Ht: 6-0
The skinny: “Brandon is one of the most coachable kids I have ever coached in my 30 years of coaching. He is a great facilitator who can score the ball when he has to.” Coach Kenny Goodman
Rondae Hill
Calvary, Sr.
Ht: 5-11
The skinny: "Rondae had a breakout year last season. He was named first team All-State in 2A, District MVP and first team Times All-City. He’s worked hard all off-season and is primed for an even bigger senior campaign.” Coach Vic Morris
Dale Howard
North DeSoto, Sr.
Ht: 5-7
The skinny: “Dale is a 2-year starter who handles the ball really well, controls the game and is a great team leader.” Coach Josh James
Tre Jackson
Airline, Sr.
Ht: 5-9
The skinny: “Tre has the ability to be a true floor general on the court. He has a high IQ and ability to score and facilitate when needed. His leadership will be key heading into our playoff run.” Coach Cedric Washington
Connor Johnson
Cedar Creek, Sr.
Ht: 5-9
The skinny: “I expect Connor to be our top scorer. He gives 100% effort all the time and is an excellent shooter.” Coach Lance Waldron
Javon Johnson
Bossier, Sr.
Ht: 6-2
The skinny: “Javon is a three-level scorer, who is explosive, and can guard the other team's best player.” Coach Justin Collins
Bowman Lovell
Haughton, Sr.
Ht: 6-0
The skinny: “A transfer from Providence Academy who was on the All-Parish team last year.” Coach Robert Price
Greg Manning
Benton, Sr.
Ht: 5-8
The skinny: Manning averaged 19.7 points, 5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.5 steals last season. “He is the best two-sport athlete in our area.” Coach Todd Martinez
Delarrious Marshall
Green Oaks, Sr.
Ht: 5-10
The skinny: “He is a four-year returning starter and with the most experience on the team. He's our leader and he is more than capable of leading this team.” Coach Demetrius Wiggins
CJ Mason-Jones
BTW, Sr.
Ht: 6-0
The skinny: “CJ can flat score the ball from deep off the dribble. He has put in the work for four years. He will average 20-plus.” Coach Kenny Sykes
Jaylen O’Neal
Mansfield, Jr.
Ht: 5-7
The skinny: The quick O’Neal has the potential to score the ball in big numbers.
Christopher Shiflett
Evangel, Jr.
Ht: 5-10
The skinny: “CJ is your bonafide basketball player. He’s coming off a great sophomore season. He led us in scoring (18 ppg) last year. Hopefully, he can pick-up where he left off.” Coach Eric Shepherd
Andre Sowell
Lakeview, Jr.
Ht: 6-1
The skinny: “A high-flyer with an unbelievable motor. Will be our No. 1 scoring option and has been filling it up and dunking over opponents since his freshman year. Averaged 12 points and seven rebounds last season.” Coach Brian Williams
Jyrin Sowell
Captain Shreve
Ht: 6-3
The skinny: “Jyrin Sowell can guard positions one through five on defense. At the same time, he is too strong to be guarded by a guard and too fast to be guarded by a big. Simply put, he is a match-up nightmare on the basketball court.” Coach Corey Deans
Jacob Stewart
Huntington, Sr.
Ht: 5-9
The skinny: “Jacob played big part of our success last season off the bench. This year his role is very important all around after losing eight seniors.” Coach Mack Jones
Cage Van Norman
Loyola, Jr.
Ht: 6-0
The skinny: “Cage has a great feel for the game and is a fierce competitor.” Coach Ben Schonfarber
Ayden Warren
St. Mary’s, Sr.
Ht: 5-11
The skinny: Warren made the All-State team last season averaging 16.7 points and 4.1 assists. He was recently offered by ETBU with interest from Harding, SAGU and BRCC.
Jayden Wells
Red River, Jr.
Ht: 5-8
The skinny: “Jayden shoots the basketball at a high volume, is very efficient in every aspect of the game and is tough defensively. Jayden is a workhorse and is never satisfied with being average. He averaged 11 points, four rebounds, four assists, and two steals last season.” Coach Dedrian Harris
Jimmy Watson covers Louisiana sports for the USA TODAY Network. Email him at jwatson@shreveporttimes.com and follow him on Twitter @JimmyWatson6.
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