Introducing the AGN preseason boys basketball Super Team
FIRST TEAM
G: Audi Luckey, Sr., Palo Duro
The 6-foot-1 guard couldn't miss last year. He shot 53.5% from the field, 44.1% from three-point range and 83% from the line while averaging 19.1 points per game. All five starters for the Dons averaged double figures in points, so it wasn't like the all-region selection was the only one scoring for PD either.
G: Lamont Nickleberry, Sr., Childress
Nickleberry had a case for the MVP as he was a true do-it-all player for the Bobcats. Averaged 17 points, eight rebounds, four assists and three steals per game last season. Even if he wasn't set on playing collegiate football, he'd have a legit shot to play college basketball.
F: Kemper Jones, Sr., Canyon
An all-state performer last season, Jones is back after averaging 16 points and six rebounds per game while shooting 45% from beyond the arc. He's won back-to-back district MVP awards and should be saving his best for last in his senior year.
F: Jack Pipkin, Sr., Spearman
An outstanding linebacker and tight end in football, Pipkin averaged a double-double last season with 18 points and 10 rebounds per game. The reigning district offensive MVP is described as the Lynx's go-to, do-it-all player by head coach Tate Batton.
C: Chris Bryant, Sr., Canyon
With two members on the first team, you can imagine the Eagles have high expectations this year. Bryant was a selection to the all-region team and the district Co-Defensive MVP. He averaged 10 points, seven rebounds and two blocks per game last season.
SPARKS OFF THE BENCH
G: KJ Thomas, Jr., Randall
Thomas was named AGN Newcomer of the Year after averaging 21.3 points per game and setting a school record for three-pointers with 133 last season. A first team all-district and all-region selection, Thomas is called a great leader with an unbelievable work ethic by his head coach Leslie Broadhurst.
G: Cole Purcell, Sr., Bushland
Purcell was the leader for the Falcons last year and that will continue to be the case. The reigning district MVP averaged 12 points, four rebounds and three assists per game while shooting 37% from deep and collecting 1.6 steals per game.
F: CJ Willey, Sr., Dimmitt
A two-time first team all-district selection, Willey helped lead Dimmitt to its first district title in over two decades last season. He averaged 14 points, eight rebounds and three assists per game and will look to improve even further on those numbers in his final season.
F: Elyes Torres, So., Highland Park
Scored 333 points last season while averaging 13 a game. Head coach Matt Donaghy calls him an absolute competitor and a leader on the basketball court and the football field. He's just a sophomore and should be even better this season.
C: Leo Banuelos, Sr., Booker
The 6-foot-6 big man was the 1-2A district MVP the past two years. Averaged 15.5 points, 10.2 rebounds and 3.6 blocks per game last season. Added 25 pounds in the offseason and can hit 3-pointers as well.
SECOND TEAM
G: Lleyton Brown, Jr., Caprock
The only returning starter for the Longhorns, Brown was sensational as a sophomore. He averaged 15 points per game and head coach Michael Jackson envisions him as the leader of the team.
G/F: Parker Hartman, Sr., Valley
A four-year varsity player, Hartman averaged 16.4 points, 8.3 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game last season. He's been named first team all-district, Newcomer of the year, and District MVP in the past and should be in for a big season.
F: Haiden Thompson, Jr., Miami
One of the best six-man football players in the state, Thompson is also outstanding on the hardwood. The two-time District Offensive MVP averaged 18 points, 9.3 rebounds and three assists per game last season.
F: Landyn Hack, Sr., Panhandle
Everyone knows what Hack can do on the football field, but he also averaged a double-double on the hardwood last year. The 6-foot-3 forward scored 14 points and hauled in 10 rebounds a game last season.
C: Luke Braden, Sr., Stratford
You want to talk about consistent? Braden averaged 10 points, 10 rebounds, three blocks and two steals per game en route to being named District 1-2A Defensive MVP last season.
SPARKS OFF THE BENCH
G: Julian Cervantes, Jr., Perryton
The 6-footer was first team all-district last year while averaging 14.5 points and 5.5 rebounds in district play. Head coach Chad Farmer says he's tough and a strong guard who also plays ferocious on defense.
G/F: Hayden Alston, Jr., Texline
A move in from Hedley, Alston averaged 15.7 points and 8.2 rebounds per game last year as a sophomore. Combining with the other pieces Texline has in place, Alston should make the Tornados formidable once again.
F: Danner Price, Jr., Sanford-Fritch
As a sophomore, Price averaged 14.9 points and 7.4 rebounds and was named first team all-district. Just two varsity players return from last year for Fritch, so expect Price's production to continue improving.
F: Jordan Nation, Sr., Wellington
A starter since his freshman season, Nation averaged 12 points, nine rebounds and two blocks per game last year. He's viewed as a leader of the team and the community by his head coach Quenton Patterson.
C: Grant Blackwell, Sr., Boys Ranch
Blackwell finished the year with five double-doubles and was named 3-2A Co-Newcomer of the year. Averaged 9.4 points and 11.4 rebounds per game overall and 13.3 points and 14.5 rebounds per contest in district. Head coach DP Sims says to expect consistent dominant performances from him this season.
HONORABLE MENTION
G: Kaden Jeter, Sr. Friona
G/F: Marcos Flores, Sr., Memphis
G: Stratton Potter, Sr., Texline
G: Elias Espino, Sr., Texline
F: Ivan Moreno, Sr., Dimmitt
G/F: Slade Fowler, Sr., Vega
G: Cooper Pillion, Sr., Amarillo High
G: Braden Hausen, Jr., Amarillo High
G: Isaiah Brown, Sr., Boys Ranch
F: Jedd Phillips, Sr., West Plains
F: Kayle Rogers, So., Nazareth
G: Shance Woodin, Sr., Borger
G: Levi Ashurst, Jr., Wheeler
G/F: J.J. Jaramillo, Jr., Springlake-Earth
G: Jailyn Sledge, Jr., Tascosa
G: Izaviah Campolla, Jr., Highland Park
G/F: Tad Pshigoda, Sr., Perryton
G: Baylor King, Sr., Bushland
G: Josh Booth, Sr., Hedley
G/F: Josiah Hearn, Jr., Clarendon
G: Armando Lujan, So., Sunray
G: Swayde Cleavinger, Jr., Wildorado
G: Matthew Reynaga, Sr., Dumas
This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Audi Luckey, Jack Pipkin among Amarillo Globe-News Super Team players
