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Meet The Oklahoman’s 2024 Little All-City high school boys basketball first team

jordan davis, the oklahoman
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Here’s a look at why each 2023-24 Little All-City boys basketball player was selected as a first-team member.

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Player of the Year: Dayton Forsythe, Dale

Dale’s Dayton Forsythe (33) goes for a layup against Pocola in the Class 2A boys basketball state final on March 9 at State Fair Arena.
Dale’s Dayton Forsythe (33) goes for a layup against Pocola in the Class 2A boys basketball state final on March 9 at State Fair Arena.

6-foot-2 | Guard | Senior 

The story: After winning two state titles heading into his senior season, Forsythe managed to take his game to another level. The OU signee averaged 20 points and six rebounds while leading the Pirates to their third consecutive state championship. Forsythe was unstoppable in the state title game, exploding for 36 points against Pocola, helping Dale become the fourth Class 2A team to claim three consecutive state championships.

Luke Gray, Oklahoma Christian School

6-foot-7 | Forward | Senior 

The story: Gray is now the Saints' all-time top scorer and was instrumental in helping OCS capture its first state championship in 17 years. The 6-foot-8 senior forward shot 40% from beyond the arc and 61% from the field to average 21.8 points and 11.4 rebounds. Just one game after recording 26 points and 26 rebounds in the state semifinals, the Oral Roberts commit finished his incredible postseason run by scoring a game-high 22 points and grabbing 16 rebounds in the state championship victory over Millwood.

Luke Gray of OCS prepares to shoot a free throw during a boys high school basketball game between Oklahoma Christian School and Millwood at the Millwood Field house in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.
Luke Gray of OCS prepares to shoot a free throw during a boys high school basketball game between Oklahoma Christian School and Millwood at the Millwood Field house in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.

Jaden Nickens, Douglass

6-foot-4 | Forward | Junior

The story: Nickens left Millwood in December and immediately impacted the Trojans once ruled eligible. The three-star junior went 10-1 and undefeated against in-state competition in his time with the Trojans, averaging 16.6 points, seven rebounds and two steals to help Douglass win its second consecutive 4A state title. The title served as Nickens' third straight state championship after winning two at Millwood.

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Douglass' Jaden Nickens during a high school basketball game against Victory Christian Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at Douglass High School.
Douglass' Jaden Nickens during a high school basketball game against Victory Christian Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at Douglass High School.

Davon Scott, Douglass

6-foot-3 | Guard | Junior

The story: Scott was one of the best two-way performers in the state tournament, leading the Trojans to a second consecutive state championship. He averaged 19 points and drained the game-tying 3-pointer to send the game into overtime in the state championship game against Weatherford. Scott was the heart and soul behind the Trojans' dominant season, averaging 14.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.4 steals for the year.

Davon Scott, Douglass Boys Basketball, is pictured during The Oklahoman’s media day in Oklahoma City, on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.
Davon Scott, Douglass Boys Basketball, is pictured during The Oklahoman’s media day in Oklahoma City, on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.

Xon Williams, Millwood

6-foot-2 | Guard | Senior

The story: Williams stood tall in the midst of an injury-riddled Falcons season to lead them back to the Class 3A state championship game. Whenever Millwood seemed to be flat in the state tournament, Williams' effort and attention to detail arose in the face of adversity. He averaged over 13 points and four steals throughout the postseason. In his final high school season, he averaged 15.6 points, four rebounds and two assists as the Falcons finished 20-9.

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Millwood's Xon Williams celebrates a 3-point basket in front of Mount St. Mary's Eli Jones during the Class 3A boys state basketball game between Millwood and Mount St. Mary at State Fair Arena in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
Millwood's Xon Williams celebrates a 3-point basket in front of Mount St. Mary's Eli Jones during the Class 3A boys state basketball game between Millwood and Mount St. Mary at State Fair Arena in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

Coach of the Year: Brandon Weaver, Oklahoma Christian School

The story: Weaver has been hailed as one of the best basketball minds in Oklahoma high school basketball by his peers, and for good reason. The ninth-year head coach led OCS to win its first state championship since the Blake Griffin-led Saints did so in 2007. Weaver's presence on the sidelines proved crucial as he led the Saints to a 26-2 record and defeating two-time defending champion Millwood for a Class 3A state title.

Oklahoma Christian School's coach Brandon Weaver shouts at an official during a boys high school basketball game between North Rock Creek and Oklahoma Christian School in Edmond, Okla., Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.
Oklahoma Christian School's coach Brandon Weaver shouts at an official during a boys high school basketball game between North Rock Creek and Oklahoma Christian School in Edmond, Okla., Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.

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