by Clifton Dixon | Nov 11, 2020 | The Tour Recruiting | Louisiana High School Basketball
With less than 1 week away from the start of the 2020-2021 High School Season tipping off, teams around the state are preparing to put the final touches on their programs.
Final roster decisions are being made, offensive/defensive schemes/game-plans are being put in place and teams continue to bond and build that brotherhood as the season approaches.
Here’s a look at 20 Teams from around the State of Louisiana looking to make the case to be the best team in the State of Louisiana for the 2020-2021 season.
Scotlandville Hornets
2019-2020 Record: 35-3
2019-2020 Season Finish: LHSAA Division 1 State Champion. Defeated St. Augustine 66-39 in the LHSAA Division 1 State Championship Game
Key Returning Players: Emareyon Mcdonald (Class of ’21) 6-1 PG
Peabody Warhorses
2019-2020 Record: 36-3
2019-2020 Season Finish: LHSAA Class 4-A State Champion. Defeated Breaux Bridge 57-48 in the LHSAA Class 4-A State Championship Game
Key Returning Players: Amauri Coleman (Class of ’21) 6-3 G
Kevin Jones (Class of ’23) 6-5 G/F
Jaden Baker (Class of ’22) 6-4 G/F
GW Carver Rams
2019-2020 Record: 24-9
2019-2020 Season Finish: Loss to Breaux Bridge 36-29 in the Class 4-A Semifinals (Top 28)
Key Returning Players: Soloman Washington (Class of ’22) 6-7 F
Dorian Finister (Class 0f ’22) 6-5 G
Bossier Bearkats
2019-2020 Record: 35-3
2019-2020 Season Finish: LHSAA Class 3-A State Champion. Defeated Wossman 62-61 in the LHSAA Class 3-A State Championship Game
Key Returning Players: Joseph Manning (Class of ’22) 6-4 G
Shammah Bryant (Class of ’21) 6-6 F
Madison Prep Academy
2019-2020 Record: 31-9
2019-2020 Season Finish: Loss to Wossman 46-48 in the Class 3-A Semifinals (Top 28)
Key Returning Players: Percy Daniels (Class of ’22) 6-9 PF/C
Deziel Perkins (Class of ’21) 6-2 PG
St. Augustine Purple Knights
2019-2020 Record: 31-2
2019-2020 Season Finish: Lost to Scotlandville 39-66 in the LHSAA Division 1 State Championship Game
Key Returning Players: Jason Malbrue (Class of ’21) 6-6 F
Nasir Degruy (Class of’ 21) 6-2 G
Ouachita Lions
2019-2020 Record: 29-9
2019-2020 Season Finish: Lost to Hahnville 67-70 in the LHSAA Class 5-A Quarter-Finals
Key Returning Players: James Ross (Class of ’21) 6-1 G
Rashad Davis (Class of ’22) 6-1 G
Phil Bradford (Class of ’22) 6-5 G/F
McMain Mustangs
2019-2020 Record: 24-13
2019-2020 Season Finish: Lost to State Champs Peabody 60-45 in the Class 4-A Quarter-Finals
Key Returning Players: Taj Gilyot (Class of ’21) 6-4 G
Alex Hammond (Class of ’22) 6-3 G
Christian Pichon (Class of ’22) 5-10 G
Wossman Wildcats
2019-2020 Record: 33-4
2019-2020 Season Finish: Lost to Bossier 61-62 in the LHSAA Class 3-A State Championship Game
Key Returning Players: Pat Williams (Class of ’22) 6-5 F
Devonte Austin (Class of ’21) 6-1 G
Hahnville Tigers
2019-2020 Record: 26-10
2019-2020 Season Finish: Lost to Alexandria 70-54 in the Class 5-A Semifinals (Top 28)
Key Returning Players: Claudell Harris Jr (Class of ’21) 6-3 G
Kaden Pierre (Class of ’21) 6-4 F
Tyren LeBeauf (Class of ’22) 5’11 PG
Port Allen Pelicans
2019-2020 Record: 29-6
2019-2020 Season Finish: LHSAA Class 2-A State Champions. Defeated Rayville 78-74 in the LHSAA Class 2-A State Championship Game.
Key Returning Players: Kentae Williams (Class of ’21) 6-4 G/F
Jalen Knox (Class of ’22) 6-5 G/F
Tawasky Johnson (Class 0f ’21) 6-0 PG
Calvary Baptist Cavaliers
2019-2020 Record: 23-10
2019-2020 Season Finish: Lost to Crescent City 60-49 in the LHSAA D1 State Championship Game
Key Returning Players: Daniel Ortiz (Class of ’21) 6-0 PG
LaBree Williams (Class of ’22) 6-7 F
St. Thomas More Cougars
2019-2020 Record: 25-5
2019-2020 Season Finish: LHSAA Division II State Champions. Defeated University Lab 57-56 in the LHSAA Division II State Championship Game
Key Returning Players: Carter Domingue (Class of ’21) 6-3 PG
Jaden Shelvin (Class of ’21) 6-3 G
Alexandria Senior High Trojans
2019-2020 Record: 32-7
2019-2020 Season Finish: LHSAA Class 5-A State Champions. Defeated Bonnabel 38-37 in the LHSAA Class 5-A State Championship Game
Key Returning Players: Robert Drakes (Class of ’21) 6-2 G
Noah Jonker (Class of ’22) 6-5 F
T.J. Johnson (Class of ’22) 6-4 G
Bonnabel Bruins
2019-2020 Record: 25-8
2019-2020 Season Finish: Lost to Alexandria Senior High in the Class 5-A State Championship Game
Key Returning Players: Will Allen (Class of ’21) 6-8 PF
Theo Johnson (Class of ’21) 5’11 PG
Nomar Dijol (Class of ’21) 6-2 G
Rayville Hornets
2019-2020 Record: 30-7
2019-2020 Season Finish: Lost to Port Allen 74-78 in the LHSAA Class 2-A State Championship Game
Key Returning Players: Zyquarius Cowart (Class of ’21) 6-2 G
Kashie Natt (Class of ’21) 6-2 G
Jalen Qualls (Class 0f ’21) 6-0 G
Natchitoches Central Chiefs
2019-2020 Record: 28-4
2019-2020 Season Finish: Lost to H.L. Bourgeois 57-61 in the LHSAA Class 5-A Regional
Key Returning Players: Darius Young (Class of ’21) 6-5 F
Booker T Washington Lions
2019-2020 Record: 26-10
2019-2020 Season Finish: Lost to Ville Platte 63-59 in the Class 3-A Regional
Key Returning Players: Tyrese Johnson (Class of ’21) 6-3 G/F
Kyran Ratliff (Class of ’22) 6-9 F/C
Christian Ferguson (Class of ’22) 6-2 G
North Central Hurricanes
2019-2020 Record: 24-6
2019-2020 Season Finish: LHSAA Class 1-A State Champions. Defeated Lincoln Prep 81-65 in the LHSAA Class 1-A State Championship Game
Key Returning Players: Derrick Tezeno (Class of ’21) 6-5 G/F
Reginald Stonder (Class 0f ’22) 6-1 G
Trevyn Savoy (Class of ’22) 6-4 G/F
University Lab Cubs
2019-2020 Record: 30-7
2019-2020 Season Finish: Lost to St. Thomas More 56-57 in the LHSAA Division II State Championship Game
Key Returning Players: Zaren James (Class of ’22) 6-3 G
Jardin Gilbert (Class f ’21) 6-3 G
Bryce Brown (Class f ’21) 6-0 G
