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Stony Point's Josiah Mosely is Central Texas' boys player of the year for the second time

colby gordon, austin american-statesman
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Stony Point forward Josiah Moseley, left, is the American-Statesman's 2024 Central Texas boys basketball player of the year, repeating his 2023 honor. He led the Tigers to the Class 6A state championship game and will play in college at Villanova.
Stony Point forward Josiah Moseley, left, is the American-Statesman's 2024 Central Texas boys basketball player of the year, repeating his 2023 honor. He led the Tigers to the Class 6A state championship game and will play in college at Villanova.

Player of the year: Josiah Moseley, Stony Point

Moseley repeats as Central Texas player of the year after having earned the same honor in 2023. The Villanova-bound senior dominated the Austin area for the third year in a row, averaging 23.1 points and 9.1 rebounds and leading the Tigers to the Class 6A state championship game. He was recently named Gatorade's Texas boys player of the year and is a candidate for its national player of the year award.

Our week-long online poll vote went to Weiss' Cameron Jackson, who did make our All-Central Texas first team.

Lake Travis forward Jayden Thomas attempts an acrobatic shot after a referee's whistle during the Tigers' Jan. 16 game against Westlake. Thomas averaged 13.5 points and 4.6 rebounds this season for the District 26-6A champions.
Lake Travis forward Jayden Thomas attempts an acrobatic shot after a referee's whistle during the Tigers' Jan. 16 game against Westlake. Thomas averaged 13.5 points and 4.6 rebounds this season for the District 26-6A champions.

Defensive player of the year: Jayden Thomas, Lake Travis

A lockdown athlete who could guard all five positions, Thomas had an enormous impact on the court. The senior also excelled on offense, averaging 13.5 points and 4.6 rebounds for the Cavaliers, who went 32-6, won the District 26-6A title and advanced to the regional tournament.

Newcomer of the year: Donavan Riddick, San Marcos

The Rattlers junior made an immediate impact in his first varsity season, averaging 14.7 points and 6.7 rebounds to help lead the Rattlers to another 20-plus win season.

San Marcos Rattlers guard Donavan Riddick (3) dribbles the ball past St. Michaels Crusaders guard Bo Ogden (5) during the first period at the non-district boys basketball game on Tuesday, Jan 2, 2024, at St. Michael's High School - Austin, TX.
San Marcos Rattlers guard Donavan Riddick (3) dribbles the ball past St. Michaels Crusaders guard Bo Ogden (5) during the first period at the non-district boys basketball game on Tuesday, Jan 2, 2024, at St. Michael's High School - Austin, TX.

Coach of the year: Antoine Thompson, Stony Point

Thompson led the Tigers to a 38-2 season and the Class 6A state tournament, the first trip to state in school history. Stony Point went 14-0 in District 25-6A for the second straight year and took the Region IV-6A championship. The only two losses of the season were to state champion Plano East.

Stony Point coach Antoine Thompson talks to his team before the fourth period of the Cavaliers' Class 6A regional quarterfinal playoff win over district rival Westlake at the Burger Center. Thompson led the Tigers all the way to the Class 6A state championship game.
Stony Point coach Antoine Thompson talks to his team before the fourth period of the Cavaliers' Class 6A regional quarterfinal playoff win over district rival Westlake at the Burger Center. Thompson led the Tigers all the way to the Class 6A state championship game.

First team

Hudson Greer, jr., Lake Travis: The Power Six recruit finished another stellar winter, averaging 22.5 ppg and 7.3 rpg.

Cameron Jackson, sr. Weiss: A double-double machine who'll play at UT-Arlington, Jackson averaged 17 ppg and 11 rpg in leading Weiss to a share of the District 12-6A title and a playoff win.

Jo-Jo Moore, sr., Rouse: Averaged 17.7 ppg and 7.4 rpg to help the Raiders go 29-8, win District 25-5A and advance to the regional quarterfinals for the second straight year.

Josiah Moseley, sr., Stony Point: Our two-time Central Texas player of the year is also a three-time first-team player. He averaged 23.1 ppg and 9.1 rpg.

Bo Ogden, soph., St. Michael’s: Averaged 18.3 ppg and 5.2 rpg and shot 46% from behind the arc for the Crusaders, who went 34-2 and advanced to the TAPPS Class 5A state tournament.

Second team

Uzziah Buntyn, jr. Stony Point: The dynamic point guard averaged 12.2 ppg, 4 rpg and 4.1 assists for the Cavs' run to the state tournament.

Aiden Disu, jr., St. Michael’s: Had a dramatic impact in his first year with the Crusaders, averaging 15 ppg and 7.3 rpg and shooting 54%.

Peyton Dulin, sr., Cedar Ridge: Averaged 21.3 ppg and 7.4 rpg for a team that just missed the playoffs.

Sam McKinney, sr., Johnson: Headed to play at St. Edward’s, McKinney averaged 16.6 ppg and 9.2 rpg in helping the Jaguars go 27-8 and win a playoff game.

Gavin Paull, sr., Westlake: The point guard led the Chaps to a share of the District 26-6A title and the third round of the playoffs by averaging 13.5 ppg and being a rabid defender. Will walk on at Tennessee.

Third team

Mark Fletcher, sr., Vandegrift: The shooting guard led the Vipers (24-9) to second place in a rugged District 25-6A, averaging 15.8 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 3.6 apg and 2.1 spg.

Robert Conrad, sr., Cedar Creek: The District 23-5A MVP averaged 21.8 ppg on 55% shooting, including 39% from behind the arc. Also averaged 4.2 rpg in helping the Eagles to 25 wins and to the area round of the playoffs.

Junior Goodlet, sr., Stony Point: Headed to play for Dallas Baptist, Goodlet was a key piece for the Tigers, averaging 11 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 3.2 apg and 2.1 spg. He would have been the No. 1 option on a lot of area teams.

Wonder Kahozi, sr., Westlake: Averaged 9.4 ppg and 8.2 rpg and was clutch defensively to help the Chaps win a share of District 26-6A, advance to the third round of the playoffs and go 28-8 overall.

Jason Ward, sr., Round Rock: Bounced back from a knee injury that cost him his junior year by averaging 13.4 ppg, 4.5 rpg and 3.4 apg while leading the Dragons back to the playoffs.

Honorable mention

Anderson — Campbell Duncan; Bowie — Braeden Spinden; Cedar Creek — Kenji Franklin; Cedar Park — Nabil Ismail; Connally — Jordan Wright; Georgetown — Kai Canfield, Qui Raun Pressley; Glenn — Cade Hartley; Hays — Trent Medearis; Hendrickson — Amir Thompson, Chi Ukachukwu; Hutto — Cylin Tate; Johnson — Jaxon Vandegarde; LASA — Vince Williams; LBJ — JaShawn Waters; Lake Travis — Adrian Mathis; Leander — Ryder Bradley; Manor — Trey Jackson; Manor New Tech — Ja’den Stiggers; McCallum — George McCoy, George Brode; Round Rock — Leonard Moore; Rouse — Amarie Haywood, Devin Brown; San Marcos — Josiah Hollmon; St. Michael’s — Hayes Pounds; Stony Point — Davaughn Hueitt; Travis — Ron Sauls; Westwood — Suley Shah

This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: All-Central Texas boys basketball led by Stony Point's Josiah Moseley