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Meet the 2023 Amarillo Globe-News boys basketball Super Team

hart pisani, amarillo globe-news
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FIRST TEAM

G: Audi Luckey, Palo Duro, Senior

Palo Duro’s Audi Luckey (14) dribbles the ball in a District 3-5A game against Palo Duro, Friday, January 20, 2023, at Palo Duro High School in Amarillo. Palo Duro won 83-46.
Palo Duro’s Audi Luckey (14) dribbles the ball in a District 3-5A game against Palo Duro, Friday, January 20, 2023, at Palo Duro High School in Amarillo. Palo Duro won 83-46.

Averaged 25.9 points on 46.3% shooting while hauling in 7.1 rebounds, dishing out 4.1 assists and collecting 3.1 steals per game.

G: Lamont Nickleberry, Childress, Senior

Childress' Lamont Nickleberry (middle) attempts to shoot against Hitchcock during the championship game of the Class 3A boys basketball tournament in the Alamodome at San Antonio on Saturday, March 11, 2023.
Childress' Lamont Nickleberry (middle) attempts to shoot against Hitchcock during the championship game of the Class 3A boys basketball tournament in the Alamodome at San Antonio on Saturday, March 11, 2023.

Averaged 19.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, three assists and 3.9 steals per game on the 3A state runner-up.

F: Jmaury Davis, Clarendon, Senior

Averaged 19.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game and was named to the All-State team.

F: Jailyn Sledge, Tascosa, Junior

Tascosa’s Jailyn Sledge (33) shoots the ball in a non district game against Monterey, Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Tascosa High School in Amarillo. Tascosa won 69-45.
Tascosa’s Jailyn Sledge (33) shoots the ball in a non district game against Monterey, Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Tascosa High School in Amarillo. Tascosa won 69-45.

Averaged 20 points, eight rebounds and three steals per game for the Rebels, who advanced to the regional quarterfinals.

C: Chris Bryant, Canyon, Senior

Canyon’s Chris Bryant (22) attempts a free throw in a District 4-4A game against Randall, Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Canyon High School, Canyon, Tx. Canyon won 62-47.
Canyon’s Chris Bryant (22) attempts a free throw in a District 4-4A game against Randall, Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Canyon High School, Canyon, Tx. Canyon won 62-47.

The 6-foot-7 post averaged 13 points and eight rebounds per game for the 4A regional finalist Eagles.

SPARKS OFF THE BENCH

G: Cooper Pillion, Amarillo High, Senior

Amarillo High’s Cooper Pillion (10) drives the lane in a non district game against Randall, Tuesday, November 29, at Amarillo High School Gym, in Amarillo. Amarillo High won 65-44.
Amarillo High’s Cooper Pillion (10) drives the lane in a non district game against Randall, Tuesday, November 29, at Amarillo High School Gym, in Amarillo. Amarillo High won 65-44.

A bucket waiting to happen, Pillion averaged 13 points, seven rebounds and four assists per game for the Sandies.

G: Hayden Alston, Texline, Junior

Texline’s Hayden Alston (3) attempts to drive to the basket in a 1A Regional quarterfinal game against Nazareth, Monday night, February 27, 2023, at Vega High School in Vega, Texas. Nazareth won 42-37.
Texline’s Hayden Alston (3) attempts to drive to the basket in a 1A Regional quarterfinal game against Nazareth, Monday night, February 27, 2023, at Vega High School in Vega, Texas. Nazareth won 42-37.

In his first year at Texline, Alston averaged 20.5 points, 9.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists to lead the Tornadoes to a 30-5 record.

G: Alec Actkinson, Farwell, Senior

Farwell's Alec Actkinson dribbles around Floydada's Ty Henderson in a Region I-2A quarterfinal Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at Kenneth Cleveland Gymnasium in Dimmitt.
Farwell's Alec Actkinson dribbles around Floydada's Ty Henderson in a Region I-2A quarterfinal Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at Kenneth Cleveland Gymnasium in Dimmitt.

Averaged 14 points, 9.1 rebounds and 4.8 assists while earning TABC 2A All-Region honors. Co-MVP of District 3-2A.

F: Kemper Jones, Canyon, Senior

Canyon’s Kemper Jones (14) shoots the ball in a District 4-4A game against Randall, Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Canyon High School, Canyon, Tx. Canyon won 62-47.
Canyon’s Kemper Jones (14) shoots the ball in a District 4-4A game against Randall, Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Canyon High School, Canyon, Tx. Canyon won 62-47.

The 6-foot-6 standout averaged 14 points and four rebounds per game for one of the top 4A teams this season.

F: Jefferson Weaver, Gruver, Senior

Gruver’s Jefferson Weaver (0) shoots the ball in a 2A Regional quarterfinal game against New Deal, Tuesday night, February 28, 2023, at Canyon High School in Canyon, Tx. New Deal won 51-48.
Gruver’s Jefferson Weaver (0) shoots the ball in a 2A Regional quarterfinal game against New Deal, Tuesday night, February 28, 2023, at Canyon High School in Canyon, Tx. New Deal won 51-48.

Averaged 16 points and seven rebounds and two assists while shooting 60% from the field for the regional quarterfinalist Greyhounds.

SECOND TEAM

G: Braden Hausen, Amarillo High, Junior

Amarillo High’s Braden Hausen (15) dribbles around a defender in a non district game against Randall, Tuesday, November 29, at Amarillo High School Gym, in Amarillo. Amarillo High won 65-44.
Amarillo High’s Braden Hausen (15) dribbles around a defender in a non district game against Randall, Tuesday, November 29, at Amarillo High School Gym, in Amarillo. Amarillo High won 65-44.

Averaged 14 points, five rebounds and four assists per game for the 5A regional semifinalist Sandies.

G: Aiden Allen, Childress, Junior

Childress' Aiden Allen takes a moment during the championship game of the Class 3A boys basketball tournament in the Alamodome at San Antonio on Saturday, March 11, 2023.
Childress' Aiden Allen takes a moment during the championship game of the Class 3A boys basketball tournament in the Alamodome at San Antonio on Saturday, March 11, 2023.

Averaged 15.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, three assists, and 1.8 steals per game for the 3A state runner-up.

F: Danner Price, Sanford-Fritch, Junior

Averaged 20.6 points, 12.2 rebounds and four assists per game while earning District Offensive MVP award.

F: Haiden Thompson, Miami, Junior

Averaged 19.8 points, 11.3 rebounds, 4.3 steals and 3.3 assists for the 1A playoff team.

C: Jack Pipkin, Spearman, Senior

Put up 17 points and hauled in 10 rebounds per game while earning District 1-3A Co-MVP honors.

SPARKS OFF THE BENCH

G: Cole Purcell, Bushland, Senior

Bushland Falcon’s Cole Purcell (1) dribbles down the court during an away game against the Canadian Wildcats on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Canadian High School.
Bushland Falcon’s Cole Purcell (1) dribbles down the court during an away game against the Canadian Wildcats on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Canadian High School.

Two-time district MVP averaged 16 points, four rebounds and three assists per game for the Falcons.

G: Logan Mason, Vega, Junior

Averaged 18 points and 11 rebounds per game while playing point guard for the Longhorns.

G/F: Jordan Nation, Wellington, Senior

Averaged 11 points, nine rebounds, four assists and 2.5 blocks per game while being named district Defensive Player of the Year.

F: Landyn Hack, Panhandle, Senior

Averaged 14 points and 10 rebounds for the playoff squad.

F: Swayde Cleavinger, Wildorado, Junior

Averaged 13.6 points, seven rebounds and 2.2 steals per game while shooting 50% from the field.

HONORABLE MENTION

Dimmitt’s CJ Willey (23) goes up for a shot during a high school basketball game against Brownfield on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, in Brownfield, Texas.
Dimmitt’s CJ Willey (23) goes up for a shot during a high school basketball game against Brownfield on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, in Brownfield, Texas.

Jeb Garnett, Spearman, Senior

Tayesen Combs, Randall, Sophomore

CJ Moore, Happy, Sophomore

Jimmy Reyes, Happy, Senior

CJ Willey, Dimmitt, Senior

Wiley Killham, West Plains, Junior

Ayden Rodriquez, West Plains, Junior

Grant Whaley, Bushland, Senior

Levi Ashurst, Wheeler, Junior

Zach McClurg, Highland Park, Sophomore

Julian Cervantes, Perryton, Junior

Tad Pshigoda, Perryton, Senior

Noah Wood, Groom, Junior

Stephen Kuehler, Groom, Senior

Nick Vitela, Memphis, Senior

Jayden Watson, Follett, Senior

Lleyton Brown, Caprock, Senior

Tyi Duque, Hereford, Sophomore

Kenyon Loftis, Hereford, Senior

Richard Rodriguez, Dalhart, Sophomore

Bryant Tarver, Wellington, Junior

Adrian Nunez, Farwell, Senior

Ryder McElroy, Farwell, Sophomore

Jordan Malone, River Road, Senior

Carson Heiman, Nazareth, Senior

Grant Blackwell, Senior, Boys Ranch

Brennon Huguley, Olton, Senior

Jake Soliz, Olton, Senior

Luke Braden, Stratford, Senior

Tony Duran, Stratford, Senior

Luke Mason, Vega, Senior

Ceasar Amaya, Bovina, Senior

This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Meet the 2023 Amarillo Globe-News boys basketball Super Team