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All-First Coast: The Times-Union's 2023-24 team for high school boys basketball

Clayton Freeman, Jacksonville Florida Times-Union
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The Times-Union selects its annual All-First Coast team in high school boys basketball for 2023-24 in Northeast Florida. Selections are based on factors including season achievements, overall statistics, observations from the Times-Union sports staff, nominations from coaches and quality of schedule.

FIRST TEAM

G Chris Arias

Providence guard Chris Arias goes up for a basket against Episcopal during the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school boys basketball final.
Providence guard Chris Arias goes up for a basket against Episcopal during the FHSAA Region 1-3A high school boys basketball final.

Sr., Providence

Versatile 6-6 guard also battled inside against taller opponents; JU signee averaged 13.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists for Region 1-3A champions.

G Anakin Brown

Sr., Beachside

Athletic guard averaged 21.5 points, 5.3 rebounds for second-year Barracudas; signed with Jacksonville University.

F Ronald Durham

Jackson's Ronald Durham (21) is introduced before the District 3-4A final.
Jackson's Ronald Durham (21) is introduced before the District 3-4A final.

Sr., Jackson

Did it all for city's top team, averaging 12.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists; clutch under pressure for Class 4A runners-up.

G Kent Jackson

Episcopal guard Kent Jackson dribbles against Bolles during a January game.
Episcopal guard Kent Jackson dribbles against Bolles during a January game.

Sr., Episcopal

Area's most prolific shooter racked up 19.4 points, 3.0 assists, scoring from 25 feet and up; signed with Jacksonville University.

G Sam Ritchie

Sr., Ponte Vedra

Led solid Sharks backcourt with 14.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists; helped Ponte Vedra to third consecutive final four.

G Caleb Williams

Sr., Ribault

Took offensive explosiveness to new level in senior year with 23.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 4.1 steals; committed to Lafayette.

SECOND TEAM

G C.J. Hall

Jr., Hilliard

Led Red Flashes to 25-win season and Class 1A state final berth; averaged 15.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.2 steals.

G Dameon Jones

Paxon guard Dameon Jones (2) dribbles up the court against University Christian during the Sun Bash.
Paxon guard Dameon Jones (2) dribbles up the court against University Christian during the Sun Bash.

Sr., Paxon

Lock-down defender (2.6 steals) also averaged 10.1 points, 3.9 assists as gritty point guard for Golden Eagles.

G Aaron Rivers

Oakleaf guard Aaron Rivers (2) aims a pass against Nease.
Oakleaf guard Aaron Rivers (2) aims a pass against Nease.

Sr., Oakleaf

Big-time production (15.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 3.0 steals) in 5-8 frame; led Knights to Class 6A regionals.

C Grady Schwartz

Episcopal center Grady Schwartz (0) dribbles against Providence.
Episcopal center Grady Schwartz (0) dribbles against Providence.

Sr., Episcopal

Tampa signee is arguably city's top post player; averaged 17.6 points, 5.3 rebounds.

G Taylor Thompson

Impact Christian guard Taylor Thompson (3) receives a pass against University Christian.
Impact Christian guard Taylor Thompson (3) receives a pass against University Christian.

Sr., Impact Christian

Career 1,000-point guard averaged 11.8 points, 2.4 boards to lead Lions back to Class 2A final four; newly committed to UNF.

F Trenton Williams

Sr., Palatka

A tight end on the football field, athletic senior averaged 19.4 points in Panthers' 23-win campaign.

THIRD TEAM

F Carson Crawford

Fleming Island forward Carson Crawford (12) dribbles into the lane against Ponte Vedra.
Fleming Island forward Carson Crawford (12) dribbles into the lane against Ponte Vedra.

Fr., Fleming Island

Double-double machine (16.7 points, 10.7 rebounds) could be Clay County's next star.

G Ta'veon Dunbar

Raines guard Ta'veon Dunbar (13) dribbles up the court on the fast break against Paxon.
Raines guard Ta'veon Dunbar (13) dribbles up the court on the fast break against Paxon.

Jr., Raines

Tough under pressure, quick guard keyed Raines' resurgence with 14.8 points per game.

G Darian Frazier

Sr., Wolfson

Among Gateway Conference's leading scorers once more, finishing with 1,226 for Wolfpack career; averaged 16 points and 3.0 assists per game.

F Tae'shaun Gelsey

Riverside forward Tae'shaun Gelsey (3) looks for a passing lane against Ribault during a Gateway Conference high school boys basketball quarterfinal.
Riverside forward Tae'shaun Gelsey (3) looks for a passing lane against Ribault during a Gateway Conference high school boys basketball quarterfinal.

Jr., Riverside

Powerful dual-sport athlete led Generals to Region 1-5A semis; averaged 13.3 points, 9.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists with 10 double-doubles.

G Caleb McAbee

Providence guard Caleb McAbee launches a 3-point shot against Episcopal.
Providence guard Caleb McAbee launches a 3-point shot against Episcopal.

Sr., Providence

Defensive ace, committed to Anderson, also averaged 11.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 44 percent 3-point accuracy for regional champions.

F Dylan McCleod

Mandarin center Dylan McCleod (21) lines up a free throw against Jackson.
Mandarin center Dylan McCleod (21) lines up a free throw against Jackson.

Sr., Mandarin

Focal point of Mustang offense averaged 14.8 points, 7.1 rebounds in multiple roles.

HONORABLE MENTION

C Adalbert Allotey, Jr., University Christian; G Maximiliano Antunez, Sr., NFEI; F Ganyon Beckstead, Jr., Menendez; G B.J. Boykin, Sr., University Christian; G Alexander Brown, Jr., Clay; F Cameron Carpenter, Sr., Temple Christian; G Bryson Castillo, Sr., Tocoi Creek; G Ronald Clark, Jr., Impact Christian; F Alex Collier, Sr., Creekside; G Camden Cooper, 8th, St. Johns Country Day; C Raza Cottey, Sr., Stanton; G Jacob Delos Santos, Sr., Paxon; F Brandon DeMartino, Sr., Fort White; G Jaylen Dopson, Sr., Jackson; G Adam Enoch, Jr., Bishop Kenny; G Aidan Farber, Sr., Middleburg; G Kaden Ferguson, Jr., Bolles; F David Fonville, Sr., Providence; G Israel Gaines, Sr., First Coast; G Landon Geren, Jr., Bartram Trail; G Arterrian Godfrey, Sr., Palatka; F Deiontaye Grant, Sr., San Jose Prep; G Marlin Haywood, Jr., Columbia; G Troy Jenkins, Sr., Temple Christian; G Suliman Koko, Sr., San Jose Prep; G Albert Laguerre, Sr., Jackson; G Chase Landtroop, Sr., Fernandina Beach; G Xavier Longmire, Jr., Clay; G Jordan Martinez, Jr., Trinity Christian; F Nolan Nelson, Fr., Creekside; G Dawson Norman, Sr., Baker County; G Tyler Owens, Jr., Oakleaf; G Brady Patterson, Sr., Providence; G Sam Perry, Sr., Fletcher; C Makai Purkiss, Sr., Raines; G Marquis Sams, Sr., Beacon of Hope; G David Sanchez Barrera, Jr., Ponte Vedra; G Jamal Scott, Fr., White; G Brandyn Seldomridge, Sr., Hilliard; G Darren Smith, Sr., Riverside; C Jack Sullivan, Sr., Nease; F Kevin Thomas, Sr., Hilliard; G Archieve Triggs III, Sr., Orange Park; G Bryson Utter, Sr., Nease; G Adrian Walker, Sr., Harvest Community; G Malcolm Warthen, Sr., Hilliard; F Garrett Watterson, Sr., Bolles; G Jeremiah White, Sr., Raines; G Jayden Williams, Jr., Eagle's View; G Thomas Williams, Sr., Union County; F Somourian Wingo, So., St. Augustine; F Brysan Yearby, Sr., Paxon

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