Standout Players: 2024 The Tour Basketball Louisiana HoopFest – Lafayette, LA

January 14, 2024

Dylan Singleton (25) 6-5 F/C – Loureauville

Dylan Singleton displayed excellent range from the outside, and nice touch around the rim.  Singleton did a great job of running the floor and he played with great energy.

 

Nick Devall (’26) 5-9 Guard – St. Louis Catholic

Nick Devall showcased elite range from behind the 3-point line and he did a great job of being the coach on the floor, communicating well with his teammates.  Devall moved extremely well off the ball, played excellent perimeter defense, and he did a great job of fighting through screens.

 

Jamal Drewery (’25) 5-10 Guard – Scotlandville

Jamal Drewery displayed his dynamic 3-point shooting ability knocking down 8 threes on the day.  Drewery is an excellent decision maker, ball distributor/facilitator, and he possesses a high basketball I.Q.

 

Lamarkus Williams (’24) 6-6 F – Scotlandville

Lamarkus Williams did a great job of distributing the ball from the post and finishing around the rim.  Williams displayed excellent hand and footwork down low, and he played with a high level of toughness and discipline on both ends.

 

Javonte Thomas (’24) 6-7 F – Pineville

Javonte Thomas rebounded the ball well, was disruptive defending down low, showcased a high motor, and was extremely assertive on both ends.  Thomas used his strength, footwork, and his ability to position himself in the post to clean up everything around the rim and score easily in the paint.

 

Evyn Goree (’24) 6-1 Guard – Pineville

Evyn Goree shot the ball well from the perimeter, played with toughness on both ends, and displayed great instincts and awareness.  Offensively, Goree did a good job of taking what the defense game him and defensively, he was effective defending on and off the ball.

 

CJ Charlot (’26) 6-0 Guard – Beau Chene

CJ Charlot displayed excellent defense and he did a great job of distributing the ball.  Charlot is a solid decision maker that possesses a high I.Q. and excellent court vision.

 

Jkylon Ceaser (’24) 6-0 Guard – Franklin

Jkylon Ceaser was efficient shooting the ball from the outside and he did a great job of creating space to get his shot off.  Ceaser moved well without the ball and displayed solid playmaking ability.

 

Josiah Johnson (’25) 6-3 Guard – Vanderbilt Catholic

Josiah Johnson ran the floor hard, played with a high level of energy the entire game, and he disrupted the game on the defensive end with his shot block ability.  Johnson did a good job of effectively getting to the rim, did a solid job of rebounding the ball, and offensively, operating within the flow of the game.

 

Kerel Dean (’25) 6-7 F – Bossier

Kerel Dean played with excellent versatility on both ends, and he consistently stepped out to knock down shots from the perimeter.  Dean was assertive on the defensive and offensive glass, and he played with great energy and effort.

 

Javon Johnson (’24) 6-2 Guard – Bossier

Javon Johnson displayed elite 3-point shooting and he did an outstanding job of attacking the rim and making plays for others when his perimeter shot was not available.  Johnson did a good job of easily getting to his sports on the floor and defending on the perimeter, consistently putting pressure on the ball handler.

 

Tristan Lewis (’25) 6-0 Guard – Catholic New Iberia

Tristan Lewis shot the ball well from the outside, did a good job of distributing the ball, and he displayed dynamic perimeter defense.  Lewis did a good job of shooting the ball off the dribble and played with great discipline and patience on both ends.

 

Jayce Toliver (’24) 6-3 Guard – Southside

Jayce Toliver displayed nice scoring touch from mid-range, played at a great pace, not forcing anything on the offensive end doing all of his damage within the flow of the game, and he displayed great versatility on the defensive end.  Toliver displayed excellent leadership and played with a high level of patience and control.

 

Dajion Leatherman (’25) 6-8 F/C – Carver

Dajion Leatherman was a menace on the glass rebounding the ball and blocking shots.  Leatherman finished everything that touched his hands in the post.  Leatherman distributed the ball well from the post, displayed great awareness on both ends, and he was assertive and active on the offensive and defensive side of the ball.