by Lavel Johnson | Nov 18, 2020 | The Tour Recruiting | Mississippi High School Basketball
The Magnolia state tipped off its 2020-2021 high school hoops season a few weeks ago and to this point we’ve only gotten a sample of what the season may hold.
Here’s a look at some of the teams that are expected to contend for state titles this season.
Top 6A Teams to Watch:
Starkville (30-2 6A State Champions) Returning starters: 6’3” Sr. G Coltie Young, 6’1” Sr. 6’4” Sr. F Jarmarvious Phillips, G Eric Green, Other key returnees; 6’6” Soph. F Makhi Myles
Clinton (23-9 6A Sweet 16) Key returnees: 6’8″ Jr. F Kimani Hamilton; 6’0″ Sr. G Omarian Luss; 6’2″ Jr. G Allen Hughes, 6’2″ Sr. G Devin Bass, 6’5″ Sr. F Jeremiah Foster
Oak Grove (23-4 6A Sweet 16) Returning starters: 5’10” Sr. G Jay Barnes; 6’3” Sr. G Dylan Brumfield; 6’3” Sr. G/F Juwan Sumner; Other Key returnees 6’3” Sr. G/F Tyrus Crump, 6’0” Sr. G Rahmil Thompson
Brandon (17-13, no postseason) Key Players: 6’5” Jr. F Ismail Rashid, 6’6” Sr. F Danarius Harper, 6’6” Jr. F Terell Dixon, 6’3” Jr. G Ladarion Perkins, 6’3” Jr. F Isaiah Morey
Harrison Central (26-5 6A semifinalist) Returning Starters: South Carolina commit 6’6″ Sr. F Carlous Williams, 6’9″ Jr. F Samuel Murray, 6’4″ Sr. G/F Jacobi Moore Other key returnees 5’8″ Jr. G Demarious Coleman.
Murrah (20-11) 6A Finalist) Returning starters: Jackson State Commit 6’6” Sr. F Joseph Dupree; 5’10” Sr. PG Jamal Esco, 6’4” Jr. Wing Avaughn Johnson.
Biloxi (24-5, 6A Semifinalist) Key Players: 6’3” Sr. F Chad O’Neal, 5’9” Jr. G Blake Hart, 6’2” Sr. G/F Camron McBride, 6’2” Soph. G Duran Parrish
Top 5A Teams to Watch
Callaway (25-5 5A State Champions) Returning starters: Ole Miss signee 5’10” Sr. G Daeshun Ruffin; 5’11” Jr. G Kevion Hunt; Other key players: 6’6″ Jr. F Dyillon Redmond; 6’6″ Sr. F Anthony Richards
Center Hill (25-9 5A Finalist) Returning starters: 6’5” Sr. F Kaden Laws; 6’5” Sr. F Zandon Haralson; 6’1” Jr. G Daeshun Dunn; other key returnees 6’4” Sr. F Calvin Dockery and 5’10” Jr. G Jhamal Ross
Forest Hill (25-6, 5A Semifinalist): Key returnees: 6’2” Jr. G George Marshal, 6’0” Sr. G Gemari Marshall, 6’4” Sr. F Jamie Mitchell, 6’5” Soph. Post Braden Hughes
Lake Coromant (18-13, 5A Sweet 16) Key returnees: 6’4” Sr. F Keith Brooks, 5’11” Sr. G Donovan Sanders, 6’6” Sr. F D. J. McKnight
Vicksburg (20-10, 5A Sweet 16) Key players: 6’6” Sr. Post Jaden Williams, 6’0” Sr. G Taylon Smith, 6’5” Sr. F Keshawn Brown, 6’1” Sr. G Anthony Lumpkin
Holmes County Central (19-12, 5A Quarterfinalist) Key returnees: 5’10” Sr. G Quashon Rowe, 6’7” Jr. F Louzavious Thomas, 6’0” Jr. PG Amarrion Hoggan; 6’2” Jr. G Malik Crigler
Top 4A-3A Teams to Watch
Pontotoc (23-9, 4A Quarterfinalist) Key Returnees: 6’6” Sr. F Rock Robinson, 6’6” Soph. F Gavin Brinker, 6’6” Jr. F Joe Haze Austin, 5’10” Sr. G Dajerious Scott
Raymond (25-8, 4A Finalist) Key Players: 6’0” Jr. G Jabarie Robinson, 5’10” Jr. PG Tremaine Dixon, 6’2” Sr. G/F Keith Miller
Florence (25-8, 4A Semifinalist) Key Players: 6’2” Sr. G Devin Carter, 6’6” Jr. F Jaylan Mcnair, 6’2” Sr. F Kevon Hines
Saint Andrew’s (29-6, 3A State Champions) Key Players: 6’0” Sr. G Rashad Bolden, 6’3” Jr. G Jake Dowdell, 6’3” Sr. G Larry Day, 6’2” Jr. G/F Javion Johnson
Houston (22-11, 3A Semifinalist) Key Players: 6’5” Sr. Wing Shemar Crawford, 6’7” Soph. Post M.J. Smith, 6’5” Sr. F Raeshun McGregory, 6’1” Jr. F Red Parker
Booneville (21-7, 3A Sweet 16) Key Players: 6’1” Sr. G Trey Mckinney, 6’2” Jr. F Josh Dukes, 5’8” Jr. G Kaleb Guy, 6’3” Sr. F Billy Johnson
Top 2A-1A-Academy Teams to Watch
New Site (30-4, 2A Quarterfinalist) Key Players: 6’0” Sr. G Ethan Eaton, 6’7” Sr. F Dalton Pounds, 6’0” Sr. G Wesley Hester, 5’7” Sr. G Colton Fitzsimmons
North Forrest (20-9, 2A semifinalist) Key Players: 6’4” Sr. F Joseph Holloway, 6’2” Jr. F Tyrell Pollard, 5’10” Sr. G Jaren Sullivan
Saint Patrick (22-9, 2A Quarterfinalist) Key Players: 6’4” Jr. F Nick Krass, 6’4” Sr. F Drew Roth, 5’11” Jr. G Rhett Jones
Ingomar (36-2, 1A State Champs) Key Players: 6’4” Sr. F Zach Shugars, 6’3” Sr. F Tyson Smithey, 5’10” Sr. G Eli Reed
Hartfield Academy (21-9, MAIS 4A Quarterfinalist) Key Players: 6’7” Sr. F Johnathan Lucas, 6’2” G Josh Lee, 6’0” Sr. F Jake Jesiolowski
Madison-Ridgeland Academy (32-7, MAIS 5A State Champs, MAIS Overall Tourney Semifinalist) Key Players: 5’11” Soph. G Josh Hubbard, 6’2” Sr. G Phillip Hughes, 6’5” Soph. F Harrison Alexander
