Players from Waubonsie Valley, West Aurora, Oswego East and Class 1A state finalist Aurora Christian lead the way.
First Team
Will Ashford, Metea Valley, senior, forward: Averaged 17 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists for Mustangs. All-conference.
Jordan Brooks, West Aurora, senior, guard: Averaged 14.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists for Southwest Prairie West co-champs. All-conference. Committed to North Central College.
Tyreek Coleman, Waubonsie Valley, junior, point guard: Averaged team highs of 14.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.5 steals for DuPage Valley Conference champs. Third team all-state by IBCA, honorable mention by media. Named conference MVP.
Jason Jakstys, Yorkville, senior, forward: Averaged 16 points and 9.0 rebounds. Topped 1,000 points for career. All-conference. Third team all-state. Committed to Illinois.
Jehvion Starwood, Oswego East, senior, guard: Averaged 15.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.0 steals for Southwest Prairie West co-champs. Topped 1,000 points for career. Set scoring mark at Hinsdale Christmas Classic with 37 points. McDonald’s All-American nominee. Special mention all-state by IBCA, honorable mention by media. Committed to Wyoming.
Second Team
Jalen Bealer, East Aurora, senior, guard: Averaged 19.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists. 2.0 steals. Topped 1,000 points for career. All-conference.
Treshawn Blissett, Waubonsie Valley, senior, guard/forward: Averaged 12.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists as the Warriors opened the season with a program-record 23 straight wins. All-conference.
Troyer Carlson, Kaneland, senior, guard: Averaged 18 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.5 assists for Interstate Eight Conference champs. Program’s all-time scoring leader. Special mention all-state by IBCA, honorable mention by media. All-conference. Committed to Wisconsin-Whitewater for football.
Nathan Scearce, Bartlett, senior, guard: Averaged 19 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.5 steals. Topped 1,000 points for career. Scored program-record 45 points vs. Marian Central. Led Hawks to 19 wins after top player transferred late in summer. All-conference.
Terrence Smith, West Aurora, junior, forward: Averaged 13.7 points and 7.2 rebounds. Special mention all-state. All-conference. Has multiple Division I scholarship offers for basketball and football.
West Aurora’s Terrence Smith (5) goes up for a basket against Oswego during a Southwest Prairie Conference game in Oswego on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. (Nate Swanson / The Beacon-News)
Third Team
Marshawn Cocroft, Aurora Christian, sophomore, guard: Averaged 16.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.3 steals. First team all-state by IBCA, second team by media. All-conference.
Freddy Hassan, Kaneland, junior, forward: Averaged 14 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.5 blocked shots. Plano Christmas Classic MVP. Among those receiving votes for honorable mention all-state by the media. All-conference.
Nate Nazos, Batavia, senior, guard: Averaged 11 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 3.0 steals. Special mention all-state. All-conference. Considering several small school offers.
James Parker, Metea Valley, senior, guard: Ended up averaging 12 points, 4.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists. All-conference. Committed to Waubonsee Community College.
CJ Savage, West Aurora, senior, guard: Averaged 12 points and 4.0 assists. Topped 1,000 points for career. All-conference Committed to Waubonsee Community College.
Honorable Mention
- Jax Abalos, Batavia, junior, guard/forward.
- Carson Bahrey, Somonauk, senior, guard.
- Jorey Boley, Yorkville, senior, guard.
- Derek Clark, South Elgin, senior, forward.
- Kaden Dawson, St. Edward, senior, forward/center.
- Bernard Fellows, Aurora Central Catholic, junior, guard.
- Maddox Hollian, Elgin, senior, guard.
- Jake Johnson, Burlington Central, senior, forward.
- Ben Jurzak, Jacobs, junior, guard.
- Hudson Kirby, Geneva, junior, forward.
- Chance Lange, Sandwich, senior, guard.
- Martin Ledbetter, Hinckley-Big Rock, junior, forward.
- Isaiah Martinez, Plano, junior, forward.
- Noah Mason, Oswego East, senior, guard.
- Cameron Morel, Aurora Christian, senior, forward.
- Dasean Patton, Oswego, junior, forward.
- Parker Reinke, St. Charles North, senior, forward.
- Jayden Riley, Yorkville Christian, sophomore, guard.
- Evan Stumm, Marmion, senior, guard.
- Moses Wilson, Waubonsie Valley, junior, guard/forward.
Rick Armstrong , 2024-03-15 16:53:07
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