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IndyStar boys basketball All-Indy team for 2023-24 season

This year, we are bringing back something IndyStar used to do: separate all- East, West, North, South and Indy postseason teams. These are in addition to our Super Team, which honors Central Indiana’s best of the best. But we cover more than 80 high schools, and there are a lot of boys basketball players worthy of recognition — well beyond the 15 Super Team members.

The all-Indy team:

FIRST TEAM

Dezmon Briscoe, Crispus Attucks, Jr.

Indianapolis Crispus Attucks High School junior Dezmon Briscoe (11) reacts after being fouled during the first half of an IHSAA Class 4A Boys’ Sectional basketball game against Indianapolis Arsenal Technical High School, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Lawrence North High School.
Indianapolis Crispus Attucks High School junior Dezmon Briscoe (11) reacts after being fouled during the first half of an IHSAA Class 4A Boys’ Sectional basketball game against Indianapolis Arsenal Technical High School, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Lawrence North High School.

The 6-8 Briscoe made it back-to-back City Player of the Year honors as he averaged 14.3 points, 10.8 rebounds and 4.2 blocked shots per game for a 19-7 team that won a second consecutive City title. He recently picked up an offer from West Virginia, to go with Butler, Cincinnati, Iowa and several others.

Evan Haywood, Brebeuf Jesuit, Sr.

Brebeuf Jesuit senior guard Evan Haywood (1) drives to the basket during the IHSAA Class 3A Sectional Championship March 2, 2024, at Guerin Catholic High School in Noblesville, Indiana.
Brebeuf Jesuit senior guard Evan Haywood (1) drives to the basket during the IHSAA Class 3A Sectional Championship March 2, 2024, at Guerin Catholic High School in Noblesville, Indiana.

The 6-4 Butler recruit averaged 19.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.5 steals per game and shot 37.7% from the 3-point line (78-for-207) as a senior. Brebeuf was ranked No. 1 in the state in Class 3A before losing 75-74 in double overtime to Guerin Catholic in the sectional championship despite 35 points from Haywood.

Azavier Robinson, Lawrence North, Jr.

Lawrence North High School junior Azavier Robinson (23) drives into the defense of North Central High School senior Tim Williams, Jr. (1) during the first half of an IHSAA Class 4A Boys’ Sectional basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Lawrence North High School.
Lawrence North High School junior Azavier Robinson (23) drives into the defense of North Central High School senior Tim Williams, Jr. (1) during the first half of an IHSAA Class 4A Boys’ Sectional basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Lawrence North High School.

The 6-1 Robinson was named Marion County Player of the Year after averaging 20.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.3 steals per game for a team that went 25-4 and won the county championship, along with sectional and regional titles. Robinson has offers from Butler, Indiana, Marquette, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma State, TCU, Xavier and others.

K.J. Windham, Ben Davis, Sr.

Ben Davis High School senior Karl Windham Jr. (24) drives around the defense of Fishers High School senior Parker Perdue (20) during the first half of an IHSAA class 4A state championship basketball game, Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Ben Davis High School senior Karl Windham Jr. (24) drives around the defense of Fishers High School senior Parker Perdue (20) during the first half of an IHSAA class 4A state championship basketball game, Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

The 6-4 Windham, a Northwestern recruit, averaged 15.4 points, 2.2 assists, 1.4 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game as a senior for a team that went 23-6 and reached the Class 4A state finals, a year after winning a state championship with a 33-0 record. Windham shot 41.5% from the 3-point line (59-for-142) as a senior and finished his career with 1,151 career points.

Mark Zackery IV, Ben Davis, Jr.

Ben Davis High School junior Mark Zackery IV (2) drives around the defense of Fishers High School junior JonAnthony Hall (22) during the first half of an IHSAA class 4A state championship basketball game, Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Ben Davis High School junior Mark Zackery IV (2) drives around the defense of Fishers High School junior JonAnthony Hall (22) during the first half of an IHSAA class 4A state championship basketball game, Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

The 6-1 Zackery played his best basketball late in the season, helping the Giants reach the Class 4A state finals for a second consecutive year. Zackery averaged 11.0 points, 4.3 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game and shot 39.4% from the 3-point line (37-for-94). He also won a state title as a sophomore on the basketball team and on the football team as a junior.

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SECOND TEAM

Jaxson Bell, North Central, Sr.

North Central High School senior guard Jaxson Bell is going to play at Army.
North Central High School senior guard Jaxson Bell is going to play at Army.

The 6-3 Bell, an Army recruit, averaged 12.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.2 steals per game for a North Central team that finished 15-9. Bell shot 34.5% from the 3-point line (20-for-58) and 66-for-80 (82.5%) from the free-throw line.

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Kobi Bowles, Lawrence North, Sr.

Lawrence North's Kobi Bowles (13) looks for a way around Avon's Miguel Correa (5) as Avon takes on Lawrence North in the IHSAA Class 4A Boys Basketball Regional 5 Championship, Mar 9, 2024; Greenfield, IN, USA; at Greenfield-Central High School.
Lawrence North's Kobi Bowles (13) looks for a way around Avon's Miguel Correa (5) as Avon takes on Lawrence North in the IHSAA Class 4A Boys Basketball Regional 5 Championship, Mar 9, 2024; Greenfield, IN, USA; at Greenfield-Central High School.

The 6-2 Bowles averaged 11.4 points, 2.8 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.4 steals as a senior for the Wildcats, who finished 25-4 and won a Class 4A regional championship. Bowles was also an impact player for Lawrence North as a junior, averaging 13.8 points and 2.7 assists for a team that finished 18-8. Bowles totaled 874 career points, 197 assists and 182 steals. He is uncommitted for college.

Brady Koehler, Cathedral, Jr.

Indianapolis Cathedral High School junior Brady Koehler (11) blocks a shot by Evansville Bosse High School junior Tizaun Tomlinson (1) during the first half of a varsity game in the SNKRS4SANTA Shootout, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at Brownsburg High School.
Indianapolis Cathedral High School junior Brady Koehler (11) blocks a shot by Evansville Bosse High School junior Tizaun Tomlinson (1) during the first half of a varsity game in the SNKRS4SANTA Shootout, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at Brownsburg High School.

The 6-9 Koehler averaged 15.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.3 blocked shots per game as a junior for Cathedral to earn a core spot on the Indiana Junior All-Stars. He shot 38.6% (32-for-83) for a Cathedral team that finished 18-6. Koehler has offers from Butler, Notre Dame, Wake Forest and several others.

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Ron Rutland III, Crispus Attucks, Sr.

Crispus Attucks guard Ron Rutland III (5) shoots the ball during the 2023 Indiana Hall of Fame Classic. Crispus Attucks defeats Brownstown 76-51.
Crispus Attucks guard Ron Rutland III (5) shoots the ball during the 2023 Indiana Hall of Fame Classic. Crispus Attucks defeats Brownstown 76-51.

The 6-2 Rutland, an IU-Indianapolis commit, averaged 12.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.3 steals per game to help the Tigers to a second consecutive City tournament championship. Rutland shot 36.2% (47-for-130) from the 3-point line. He finished his career with 1,007 points.

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L.J. Ward, Lutheran, Jr.

Lutheran Saint LJ Ward (11) goes to the basket for a dunk during IHSAA Class A state finals Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Lutheran Saint LJ Ward (11) goes to the basket for a dunk during IHSAA Class A state finals Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

The three-sport standout overcame an injury from football season to come back and average 18.9 points, 3.8 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 3.2 steals per game for Lutheran, which finished 15-9 and fell in the Class A sectional championship to Greenwood Christian. Ward, who led Lutheran to a state title as a sophomore, already has 1,026 career points.

THIRD TEAM

K.C. Berry, Decatur Central, Sr. — The 6-1 guard, also a standout on the football field for a Hawks’ team that reached the Class 5A state finals, averaged 16.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.4 steals per game as Decatur Central went 14-8. Berry, who will attend Shasta College (Calif.) shot 36.8% (32-for-87) from the 3-point line. He finished his career with 1,126 points.

Jevon Guess, Warren Central, Jr. — The 6-6 Guess had his best season to date as he averaged 13.8 points and 8.1 rebounds for a Warren Central team that finished 14-11, losing a close game to Cathedral in the sectional semifinal. Guess is strong, physical, interior presence who also plays defensive end on the football team.

Franklin Central Flashes EJ Hazelett III (25) walks up the court Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, during the game at Franklin Central High School in Indianapolis. The Hamilton Southeastern Royals defeated the Franklin Central Flashes.
Franklin Central Flashes EJ Hazelett III (25) walks up the court Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, during the game at Franklin Central High School in Indianapolis. The Hamilton Southeastern Royals defeated the Franklin Central Flashes.

Edward Hazelett Jr., Franklin Central, So. — The 6-7 Hazelett had a breakout sophomore season as he averaged 16.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.1 steals per game for a Flashes team that reached the Marion County tournament finals and finished 11-14. Hazelett has offers from Kent State and Indiana State. He shot 50% from the field as a sophomore.

Hudson Horvath, Park Tudor, Jr. — The 6-1 point guard averaged 19.5 points and 5.0 rebounds to lead Park Tudor to a 20-6 record and within a one-point game of advancing in the first game of the Class 2A semistate against a Brownstown Central team that went on to win state. Horvath shot 39.9% from the 3-point line.

Drew Kegerreis, Roncalli, Sr. — The 6-3 Kegerreis, an IU-Indianapolis recruit, averaged 16.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.2 steals and shot 37.2% (71-for-191) from the 3-point line as a senior for Roncalli, which finished 15-10. Kegerreis averaged 13.6 points and 3.8 rebounds as a junior for the Royals.

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High honorable mention

Keaton Aldridge, Cathedral (So.); Reis Butcher, Brebeuf Jesuit (Sr.); Clem Butler, Washington (Sr.); Melakih Cunningham, Decatur Central (Jr.); Albert Gooden III (So.); Elexander Harris, Tech (Soph.); Damon Howard, Pike (Jr.); James Kalala, Southport (So.); Mason Lewis, Crispus Attucks (Sr.); Kai McGrew, Lawrence North (So.); Brennan Miller, Lawrence North (So.); Luke Peters, Heritage Christian (Sr.); Philip Randolph, International (Sr.); Cam Reich, Speedway (Sr.); Papi Rivera, North Central (Jr.); Ethan Roseman, Bishop Chatard (So.); Robert Walker, Warren Central (Sr.); Mark White, Ben Davis (Sr.)

Honorable mention

Beech Grove: Jarron Murry Jr.

Ben Davis: Ramone Enis; Tavion Williams

Bishop Chatard: Cash Moore

Brebeuf Jesuit: Javawn Brooks

Cardinal Ritter: Devin Bolden; Xavier Highbaugh

Cathedral: Deric Cannady; Lebron Gough

Christel House: David Brigham Jr.; Jaden Davis

Covenant Christian: Nathan Crane

Crispus Attucks: Chris Hurt

Franklin Central: Josh Moriarty

Heritage Christian: Cole Louden

Indiana Deaf: Dylan Puent; Jayden DeFalco

Indiana Math & Science: Jasaum Sowell

Irvington Prep: Major Davis

Lawrence Central: Bryson Luter; Doron Harris

Lawrence North: Myles Baker

Lutheran: Cayden Loescher

Metropolitan: Tareek Galadima

North Central: Tim Williams

Park Tudor: K.J. Mark

Perry Meridian: Anthony Towns

Pike: DeZhon Hall

Providence Cristo Rey: Taviar Duerson

Purdue Poly: Antwan Dorsett; Kaleb Tate

Riverside: Bini Hopper

Roncalli: Joe Taylor

Scecina: D.J. Mendez

Shortridge: Jalen Yates

Southport: Michael Johnson

Speedway: Drew Matelic

Tech: Jaden Ford

Tindley: Kenneth Lampley III; Damon Van Horn

Warren Central: Nick Glover

Washington: Dave Leye

Call Star reporter Kyle Neddenriep at (317) 444-6649.

This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indianapolis' best boys basketball players from 2023-24 season