2023 ASWA All-State Alabama high school basketball teams
The Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State basketball teams, honorable mentions and coaches of the year:
Class 7A Girls
First-team All-State
Syriah Daniels, Auburn, Jr., G, 6-foot-; Jordan Hunter, Hewitt-Trussville, Jr., G, 5-10; Reniya Kelly, Hoover, Sr., G, 5-8; Kennedy Langham, Sparkman, Sr., G, 5-9; Jabria Lindsey, Central-Phenix City, Fr., G, 5-8.
Second-team All-State
Jestiny Dixon, Foley, Sr., G-F, 5-8; Layla Etchison, Hoover, Sr., G, 5-6; Sarah Gordon, Vestavia Hills, So., G, 5-11; Madi-Marie Grayson, Alma Bryant, Fr., G, 5-5; Ja'Kyah Smith, Bob Jones, Fr., G, 5-10.
Third-team All-State
Jenice Adjessom, Davidson, Jr., G, 5-4; La'Merrica Johnson, Daphne, Jr., F, 5-11; Ivy Klezmer, Mary Montgomery, Sr., F, 5-10; KeLeigh Mullens, Prattville, Fr., G, 5-4; Anna Towry, Vestavia Hills, Sr., G, 5-7.
Honorable mention
Sarah Amos, Enterprise, So., C, 6-2; Brooke Hallman, Auburn, So., G, 5-8; Alanah Pooler, Hoover, Sr., F, 6-1; Raegan Whitaker, Oak Mountain, Jr., G, 5-9.
Coach of the year
Jarvis Wilson, Sparkman
Class 7A Boys
First-team All-State
DeWayne Brown, Hoover, So., C, 6-9; Jacoby Hill, Central-Phenix City, So., G, 6-4; Win Miller, Vestavia Hills, Sr., G, 6-3; Labaron Philon, Baker, Jr., G, 6-4; Sam Wright, Spain Park, Sr., F, 6-9.
Second-team All-State
Jamicah Adair, Jeff Davis, Jr., G, 6-0; Ja'Mari Arnold, Huntsville, Sr., G, 5-10; Thomas Dowd, Dothan, Sr., G, 6-7; R.J. Johnson, Grissom, Sr., G, 6-3; Salim London, Hoover, So., G, 6-4.
Third-team All-State
Zach Gray, Spain Park, Sr., G, 6-6; Matt Heiberger, Oak Mountain, Sr., G, 6-4; Will Hawkins, Sparkman, Sr., G, 6-4; Israel Miles, Grissom, Sr., G, 6-2; Spence Sims, Fairhope, Jr., G, 6-1.
Honorable mention
Ja Carr, Auburn, Sr., G, 5-9; Caleb Harrison, Huntsville, Jr., F, 6-9; Paul Lanzi, Chelsea, Sr., G, 6-3; Jordyn Turner-Durley, Florence, Sr., G, 6-2.
Coach of the year
Scott Ware, Hoover
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Class 6A Girls
First-team All-State
Jazmyn Bigham, Theodore, Jr., C, 5-11; Leah Brooks, Hazel Green, Jr., F, 6-2; Laci Gogan, Pelham, Sr., G, 5-8; Takya Norman, Carver-Montgomery, Sr., F, 6-0; Xai'Onna Whitfield, Oxford, Jr., G, 5-8.
Second-team All-State
Jareah Branch, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, So., G, 5-11; Lindsey Cox, McGill-Toolen, Sr., G, 5-3; Tamiria Jones, Huffman, Jr., G, 5-9; Jaylen Pleasant, Mortimer Jordan, Sr., G, 5-4; Tamirea Taylor, McAdory, Sr., F, 5-11.
Third-team All-State
Kamoriah Gaines, Clay-Chalkville, Jr., G, 5-6; Saniya Jackson, Park Crossing, So., G, 5-8; Ava McSwain, Cullman, So., G, 5-10; Sydney Steward, Hazel Green, Jr., G, 5-9; Ghanaye Whitfield-Moss, Hueytown, Sr., F, 5-11,
Honorable mention
Iasia Anderson, Chilton Co., So., G, 5-8; Zakieah Berry, Jemison-Huntsville, So., G, 5-7; Gracie Hill, Hartselle, So., G, 5-5; Blakeley Nixon, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, Fr., G, 5-8.
Coach of the year
Lin Slater, Huffman
Class 6A Boys
First-team All-State
Terry Coner Jr., Pinson Valley, Sr., G, 6-0; Ty Davis, Mountain Brook, Jr., G, 6-5; Caleb Holt, Buckhorn, Fr., G, 6-5; Bennett Russ, McGill-Toolen, Sr., G, 6-0; Caleb White, Pinson Valley, Jr., G, 5-11.
Second-team All-State
Julius Clark, Mountain Brook, Sr., F, 6-6; Jake Dorough, Cullman, So., G, 6-2; Antonio Jackson, Blount, Sr., F, 6-5; Peyton Wiggins, Huffman, So., G, 6-2; Adrian Wooley, Paul Bryant, Jr., G, 6-5.
Third-team All-State
Jayden Cooper, Pike Road, Sr., G, 6-2; Devin McCaine, McGill-Toolen, Sr., G, 5-11; Javion Taylor, Central-Tuscaloosa, Jr., G, 6-2; Keshawn Watkins, Columbia, Jr., F, 6-5; Josh Williams, Helena, Jr., G, 6-3
Honorable mention
Tucker Cagle, Cullman, Sr., F, 6-4; Kiah Key, Hartselle, Sr., G, 6-2; Devon McKinnon, Clay-Chalkville, So., G, 6-3; Luke Stephens, Fort Payne, Jr., G, 6-3.
Coach of the year
Patrick Harding, Buckhorn
Class 5A Girls
First-team All-State
Makala Hobdy, Charles Henderson, Sr., G, 5-6; Julie Nekolna, Holtville, Sr., F, 6-3; Missy Odom, Jasper, Fr., F-C, 6-2; Tamya Smith, Pleasant Grove, Jr., G, 6-0; Olivia Vandergriff, Guntersville, Sr., G, 5-7.
Second-team All-State
Kellyn Hunter, Faith-Mobile, Sr., G, 5-4; Lily Livingston, Arab, So., G-F, 5-8; Erin Martin, Brewbaker Tech, Jr., G, 5-10; Ramie Reid, Hayden, Sr., F, 6-0; Ella Vallas, St. Paul's, Sr., C, 6-2.
Third-team All-State
Shauna Fletcher, East Limestone, Sr., F, 5-10; Ameyah Gray, Carroll-Ozark, Sr., G-F, 5-10; Kennedi McGhee, Brewbaker Tech, So., F, 6-1; Alexus Neal, Headland, Sr., C, 6-0; Liberty Shadix, West Point, Jr., F, 6-1.
Honorable mention
Bryleigh Bodine, Arab, Jr., F, 5-6; Mia Hollingsworth, Jasper, Jr., G-F, 5-8'; Kiara Howard, Vigor, Sr., G, 5-2; Dalyce Sanders, Marbury, Sr., G, 5-7.
Coach of the year
Brad Kitchens, Arab
Class 5A Boys
First-team All-State
Austin Cross, Charles Henderson, Sr., G, 6-3; Cam-Ron Dooley, Valley, Jr., F, 6-4; Brandon Fussell, Guntersville, Sr., G, 6-1; Jalen Jones, Ramsay, Sr., G, 5-10; Dasean Sellers, Wenonah, Sr., G-F, 6-5.
Second-team All-State
Terrel Johnson, Vigor, Jr., G, 6-2; Kerrington Kiel, Ramsay, Sr., F, 6-6; Tyson Sexton, Scottsboro, Sr., G, 6-5; Brandon Thomas, Valley, Jr., C, 6-6; Kalib Thomas, John Carroll, Sr., G, 6-1.
Third-team All-State
JB Beaty, Jasper, Sr., G, 5-10; Troy Buchanan, Central-Clay Co., Sr., F, 6-3; Milton Jones, Wenonah, Fr., G-F, 6-4; Kobe Payne, Fairview, Jr., G, 6-1; Jayden Spearman, Charles Henderson, Sr., F, 6-3.
Honorable mention
Joe Brown, St. Paul's, Sr., G, 6-4; Josiah Jones, Fairfield, Jr., G, 5-11; Jamarious Martin, Valley, Sr., G, 5-10; Brittney Reed, LeFlore, Jr., F, 6-6.
Coach of the year
Marshon Harper, Valley
Class 4A Girls
First-team All-State
Leslie Hames, Priceville, So., G, 5-8; Hannah Jones, Prattville Christian, Sr., F, 6-2; Naomi Jones, Jackson, Sr., C, 6-3; Ivey Maddox, Good Hope, Jr., G, 5-10; Chloe Siegel, Deshler, Sr., G, 5-7.
Second-team All-State
Noel Freeman, UMS-Wright, Jr., F, 5-10; Baylor Phillips, Oneonta, Sr., G, 5-9; Raegan Rickard, Deshler, Jr., G, 5-6; CoCo Thomas, Prattville Christian, Sr., F, 5-11; Kaylee Yarbrough, New Hope, So., G, 5-7.
Third-team All-State
Chartavia Conwell, Bibb Co., Jr., F, 6-0; Hannah Smith, Catholic-Montgomery, Fr., F, 5-11; Aubrey Sorrells, Hamilton, Jr., G-F, 6-0; Avery Rogers, Prattville Christian, Jr., G, 5-8; Bailey Tetro, Good Hope, Jr., G, 5-4.
Honorable mention
Yasmine Jackson, Hale Co., Jr., G, 5-4; Mary Hayes Johnson, Cherokee Co., Jr., G, 5-3; Jameshia Powell, Jackson, Sr., G, 5-6; Ella Watts, St. John Paul II, 7th, F, 6-0
Coach of the year
Terrie Nelson, Priceville
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Class 4A Boys
First-team All-State
KJ Anderson, Deshler, Sr., G, 6-0; John Broom, Jacksonville, Sr., G, 6-5; AJ Edwards, Hale Co., Jr., G, 6-1; Drake James, Haleyville, Sr., G, 6-3; Chase McCarty, Westminster-Huntsville, Jr., G, 6-6.
Second-team All-State
Johntarius Green, Catholic-Montgomery, Sr., G, 6-0; Carson Muse, West Morgan, Sr., G, 6-6; Bridges Simmons, UMS-Wright, Sr., G, 6-3; Julian Whitfield, Holt, Sr., G, 6-2; Stephen Williams, Escambia Co., Jr., F, 6-8.
Third-team All-State
Brayden Harris, Hanceville, Sr., G, 5-6; Caden Johnson, Jacksonville, Sr., G, 6-4; Colton Lindsey, Good Hope, Sr., F, 6-7; Joshua Palmer, Catholic-Montgomery, Sr., F, 6-5; Joey Robertson, Orange Beach, Sr., F, 6-6.
Honorable mention
Chris Billingsley, Bibb Co., Sr., G, 6-4; Luke Bussey, White Plains, Sr., G, 5-11; Cannon Kyles, Handley, Jr., F, 6-0; Colin Patterson, West Limestone, Sr., F, 6-5.
Coach of the year
Tres Buzan, Jacksonville
Class 3A Girls
First-team All-State
Ava Card, St. James, Jr., G-F, 5-11; Jorda Crook, Ohatchee, Sr., F, 5-9; E Cali Smallwood, Susan Moore, Sr., G, 5-9; Emma Kate Smith, Trinity, Sr., G, 5-8; Ruthie Smith, Lauderdale Co., Sr., F, 6-0.
Second-team All-State
Leah Childress, Clements, So., G, 5-7; Sawyer Kate Hulgan, Plainview, 8th, G, 5-9; Shila Marks, Lauderdale Co., So., G, 5-7; Jaxson Sizemore, Glencoe, Sr., G, 5-6; Maddie Smith, Trinity, So., G, 5-8.
Third-team All-State
Shamaya Allison, Southside-Selma, Jr., G, 5-8; Mya Moskowitz, Trinity, So., F, 5-10; Brandy Phillips, Beulah, Sr., G, 5-9; LeLe Ridley, Piedmont, Sr., F, 5-10; Vanessa Stoudemire, Opp, Sr., G, 5-7.
Honorable mention
Sky Latham, Gordo, 8th, G, 5-5; Keona Miller, Hillcrest-Evergreen, Sr., C, 6-2; Dominique Owens, Midfield, Sr., G, 5-10; Amity White, Pike Co., Sr., G-F, 5-5.
Coach of the year
Shane Childress, Clements
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Class 3A Boys
First-team All-State
Shannon Jones, Midfield, Sr., G, 5-11; Alex Odam, Piedmont, Sr., G, 6-3; Luke Smith, Plainview, Sr., F, 6-5; Tyler Thomas, Cottage Hill, Sr., F, 6-6; Jonah Williams, Plainview, Sr., G, 6-0.
Second-team All-State
DeMarreon Baldwin, Midfield, Sr., G, 6-4; Emmanuel Clarton, Sumter Central, So., G, 6-3; Rod Jackson, Houston Academy, Jr., G, 6-3; Jermonte Stallworth, Hillcrest-Evergreen, Jr., G, 6-0; Trent Thomas, Cottage Hill, Sr., F, 6-6.
Third-team All-State
Cam Fields, Ashford, Jr., G, 6-1; Slate Gilbert, Winfield, Fr., G, 6-3; Dewayne Hudson, Sumter Central, Sr., F, 5-11; Moses McDowell, Daleville, Jr., G, 6-4; Josh Scott, Sylvania, So., G, 6-5.
Honorable mention
Miles Edwards, Lauderdale Co., Jr., G, 6-1; Carson Huff, Indian Springs, Sr., G, 5-10; Jordan Presley, Hokes Bluff, Sr., G, 6-5; Roosevelt Towns III, Southside-Selma, Sr., F, 5-10.
Coach of the year
Courtney Jones, Midfield
Class 2A Girls
First-team All-State
Ella Dickerson, Cold Springs, Fr., G, 5-10; Belle Hill, Mars Hill Bible, 7th, G, 5-11; Briley Merrill, Ranburne, Sr., G, 5-10; Macey Roper, Pleasant Valley, Sr., G, 5-6; Kallie Tinker, Pisgah, Sr., G, 5-3.
Second-team All-State
Jordyn Alston, Geneva Co., Sr., G, 5-7; Maci Brown, Cold Springs, Jr., G, 5-6; Tymiah Burroughs, Washington Co., Jr., G, 5-5; Audrey Stults, Lexington, Sr., G, 5-6; Ella Wheeler, Sulligent, So., G, 5-9.
Third-team All-State
Le'Naya Essex, Francis Marion, Sr., G, 5-7; Ja'mya Glover, Abbeville, Jr., F, 6-0; Nakeriona Heard, Lanett, Fr., G, 5-9; Kailyn Quails, Hatton, Sr., G, 5-8; Katelyn StClair, Sand Rock, Jr., G, 5-9.
Honorable mention
Alex Brownlee, Tuscaloosa Academy, Sr., G, 5-8; Ja’Kalynn McGinnis, Vincent, So., C, 5-11; Tyla Tatum, Collinsville, Sr., G, 5-8; Emma Kate Wright, Mars Hill Bible, Sr., G, 5-6.
Coach of the year
Flori Sweatt, Mars Hill Bible
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Class 2A Boys
First-team All-State
Jatavius Colvin, Aliceville, Sr., G, 6-0; Dyqwayshon Grubbs, Barbour Co., Jr., G, 6-3; Walker McKee, Tuscaloosa Academy, Sr., G, 6-0; Jacob StClair, Sand Rock, Sr., G, 6-2; Chandler Sullivan, North Sand Mountain, Sr., F, 6-2
Second-team All-State
Kaden Justice, Sand Rock, Sr., G, 6-6; Isaiah Matthews, Whitesburg Christian, Sr., G, 6-2; Connor Pigg, Mars Hill Bible, Sr., G, 6-4; Elijah Whitfield, Lanett, Sr., G, 5-11; Ty'Jarian Williams, Aliceville, Sr., F, 6-3.
Third-team All-State
Kollin Brown, Holly Pond, Jr., G, 5-10; Noah Chism, Sulligent, Sr., F, 6-1; Hugh Hargett, Mars Hill Bible, Sr., G, 5-10; Skylar Townsend, Tanner, Jr., F, 6-3; Colton Wills, Collinsville, Sr., G, 6-2
Honorable mention
Christian Beam, Woodland, Sr., C, 7-0; Tamarion Harrington, LaFayette, Sr., F, 6-4; Micah Lampkin, Holy Family, Sr., G-F, 6-6; Tyquan Simon, Aliceville, Jr., F, 6-3.
Coach of the year
Christopher Walker, Aliceville
Class 1A Girls
First-team All-State
Ace Austin, Spring Garden, So., G, 5-8; Ashlee Gann, Covenant Christian, Sr., G, 5-8; Kendall Lacoste, University Charter, Sr., G, 5-8; Timya Thurman, Linden, Sr., C, 6-4; A’Lyric Whitfield, Elba, So., G, 5-6.
Second-team All-State
Sarah Davis, Shoals Christian, So., F, 5-10; Chauncey Dixon, Leroy, So., C, 6-2; Kaina King, Skyline, Jr., G, 5-2; Taylah Murph, Loachapoka, Sr., G, 5-4; Lily Robinson, Marion Co., Fr., G, 5-7.
Third-team All-State
Lillie Boggan, Georgiana, So., G, 5-6; Elizabeth Cross, Red Level, Sr., G, 5-1; Kayley Kirk, Spring Garden, Sr., G, 5-6; Gracie Manley, Addison, Sr., F, 5-7; Ty'Asia McGhee, A.L. Johnson, Jr., G, 5-7.
Honorable mention
A'Mya Brown, Wadley, So., G, 5-5; Haley Hendrix, Victory Christian, Jr., F, 5-6; Macy Moore, Brilliant, So., G, 5-4; Jasmyn Thomas, Loachapoka, Jr., G, 5-5.
Coach of the year
Ricky Austin, Spring Garden
Class 1A Boys
First-team All-State
Rayshon Coleman, Florala, So., G, 6-0; Thomas Curlee, Faith-Anniston, Sr., F, 6-0; Trey Kellogg, Covenant Christian, Jr., F, 6-4; Jaden Nixon, Autaugaville, Sr., G, 6-4; Tommy Tisdale III, Keith, Jr., G, 6-3.
Second-team All-State
Joe Aldridge, Marion Co., Jr., G, 6-1; Jalen Chandler, Covenant Christian, So., F, 6-6; Jasaveion Moore, Loachapoka, Sr., G, 6-2; Jayden Parks, Brantley, So., G, 5-10; Javen Poindexter, Red Level, Jr., G, 6-3.
Third-team All-State
Brady Gilbreath, Addison, Sr., G, 6-0; Treveyon Hill, McIntosh, Sr., F, 6-2; Jayden Nesbitt, Oakwood Academy, Sr., C, 6-6; John Welsh, Spring Garden, So., C, 6-2; Drew Williamson, Donoho, Sr., G, 6-0.
Honorable mention
Jarrett Benson, Meek, Jr., G-F, 6-3; Nasir Cheatham, Georgiana, So., G, 6-2; Jaylen Manuel, Millry, Jr., G, 6-0; Jaquan Reeder, Hackleburg, So., G, 5-10.
Coach of the year
Melvin Allen, Oakwood Academy
AISA Girls
First-team All-State
Bailey Brown, Morgan Academy, Sr., G, 5-6; Lindsey Brown, Edgewood, Jr., G, 5-7; Grace Davis, Clarke Prep, Sr., G, 6-0; Takayla Davis, Glenwood, Jr., F, 6-0; Chloe Helms, Lakeside, Jr., G, 5-7.
Second-team All-State
Caroline Armstrong, Abbeville Christian, Sr., G, 5-7; Madison Davis, Lee-Scott, Jr., G, 5-5; Lakin Harrell, Crenshaw Christian, Sr., G, 5-2; Molly Powell, Lowndes Academy, Sr., G, 5-7; Lily VanDyke, Fort Dale Academy, Sr., G, 6-2.
Third-team All-State
Jamie Ellissa Deason, Sparta, Jr., F, 5-9; Tori Patillo, Springwood, Fr., G, 5-10; Emma Poore, Coosa Valley Academy, Sr., G, 5-7; Jaylyn Strength, Edgewood, Sr., G, 5-9; Mary Grace Whatley, Sparta, Sr., G, 5-7.
Honorable mention
Makenzie Gilliland, Chambers Academy, Jr., G, 5-8; Anna Grace Griggs, Glenwood, Jr., F, 5-10; Anna Glynn Lott, Macon-East, Sr., F, 5-11; Kate Wilkins, Pickens Academy, Jr., C, 5-11.
Coach of the year
Darryl Free, Edgewood
AISA Boys
First-team All-State
Jaylen Carrington, Heritage Christian, Sr., G, 6-2; Austin Champion, Edgewood, Sr., G, 6-1; Lukas Holman, Glenwood, Sr., G, 6-4; Joseph Horne, Lee-Scott, Sr., F, 6-5; Jacob Wilson, Macon-East, Sr., G, 5-10.
Second-team All-State
Caden Hayley, Chambers Academy, Sr., G, 6-1; Clayton Hussey, Lowndes Academy, Jr., G, 6-1; Jay Lindsey, Patrician, Jr., C, 6-5; Campbell Webb, Southern Academy, Jr., G, 6-0; Brayden Wilson, Coosa Valley Academy, Sr., G, 6-2
Third-team All-State
Haiden Harper, Lee-Scott, Fr., G, 6-0; Kareem Harris, Snook, Sr., G, 6-0; Brandon McCraine, Glenwood, Jr., F, 6-3; Evan Peak, Autauga Academy, Jr., F, 6-4; Tobias Stoutermire, Heritage Christian, Sr., G, 6-6.
Honorable mention
Kell Brown, Abbeville Christian, Sr., G, 6-0; Cooper Hall, Edgewood, Sr., F, 5-11; J.J. Jeter, Bessemer Academy, Jr., G, 5-10; Keagan Roney, Macon-East, Jr., F, 6-3.
Coach of the year
Dusty Perdue, Glenwood
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