Our look at high school basketball's best from the 2023-24 season continues with the MaxPreps Freshman All-America Team, highlighted by National Freshman of the Year
Gene Roebuck of
La Mirada (Calif.).
Roebuck averaged
24.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game to help
the Matadors (21-8) reach the second round of the Southern Section
Division I tournament. The 6-foot-5 guard posted a season-high 44 points to go along with eight rebounds in an 82-80 loss to Branson (Ross) in December.
Regarded as one of the top prospects in the Class of 2027, Roebuck joins past winners that includes Marvin Bagley III, LaMelo Ball, Emoni Bates, Harry Giles and Trey Lyles.
Selections are based on team success, individual production and local,
regional and state honors from the recently-completed season. Potential
at the college and professional level is not a primary consideration.
Players in post-graduate or non-scholastic programs are not eligible for
inclusion.
First Team
6-2 | Guard
Averaged 16.1 points,
5.3 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 2.3 steals per game to help the Argonauts
(20-7) reach the South Jersey Non-Public A semifinals. Canton put up a season-high 31 points to go along with 11 rebounds, five assists and three steals in a victory over Franklin (Somerset) in January.
6-1 | Guard
Tallied 19.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 3.5 steals per game to guide the Blue Devils (31-5) to the second round of the Class 4A state tournament. Davis earned News-Sun Player of the Year honors and became the first freshman to win MVP honors at the Proviso West Holiday Tournament after pouring in 36 points in the title game.
6-8 | Wing
Highly-regarded prospect averaged 15.6 points, 8.2 rebounds. 3.9 assists and 2.2 steals per game. Mitchell posted a season-high 28 points to go along with eight rebounds, four steals and three assists in a victory over Castle in December.
6-5 | Guard
Averaged
24.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game to help
the Matadors (21-8) reach the second round of the Southern Section
Division I tournament. Roebuck posted a season-high 44 points to go along with eight rebounds in an 82-80 loss to Branson (Ross) in December.
6-7 | Forward
Averaged 12.0 points and 11.8 rebounds per contest to help the Wolverines (20-10) reach the Class AAAAAA state quarterfinals. Saragba was the leading rebounder in Class AAAAAA and set program records for rebounds in a game (24) and rebounds in a season (335).
Second Team
6-3 | Guard
Averaged 15.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 2.1 steals per contest to help the Gladiators (27-5) capture the Class 4A state championship. Delancey produced a season-high 27 points to go along with four rebounds, four assists and four steals in a win over Boca Ciega in December.
6-4 | Guard
First freshman to be named to the All-Inter-AC first team since 1975, Graham averaged 14.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.5 steals per game for the Fords (17-10). Graham led the team in scoring, rebounds, assists and steals in league play.
6-6 | Wing
Highly-regarded prospect averaged 19.6 points and 6.9 rebounds per outing while shooting 81 percent from the free throw line before missing the second half of the season due to injury. Hampton recorded a season-high 32 points in a victory over Wylie in November.
6-5 | Wing
Averaged 19.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists in his debut season to help the Golden Bears (19-15) to the first round of the Division IV state tournament. Profit went off for a season-high 39 points in a win over Cabrillo (Long Beach) in the Southern Section Division 4A quarterfinals.
6-2 | Guard
Averaged 21 points and five rebounds per contest to guide the Raiders (26-5) to the first round of the Class 4A state tournament. Thompson shot 58 percent from inside the arc and 44 percent from three-point range on the season.
Third Team
6-4 | Guard
Produced 14.5 points and 6.3 rebounds per outing to help the Wolves (21-8) advance to the Open Division state quarterfinals. Bardwell exploded for season highs of 39 points and 15 rebounds in a victory over Horizon in February.
Helped the Ravens go 23-6 and capture the Class AA Archdiocesan title, averaging 10.0 points, 4.0 assists and 3.6 rebounds per contest against a challenging schedule.
6-4 | Guard
Helped guide the Spartans (23-13) to the NCISAA Class 2A state quarterfinals, averaging 9.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists per outing. Gibson showed flashes of his elite potential throughout the season, including going for a season-high 21 points, six rebounds, thee assists and three steals in a win over United Faith Christian Academy (Charlotte).
6-1 | Guard
Averaged 13.1 points, 4.6 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 2.4 steals per game to help the Technicians (22-3) capture the city championship.
6-7 | Wing
Promising prospect averaged 11.0 points and 6.1 rebounds per contest to help the Argonauts
(20-7) reach the South Jersey Non-Public A semifinals. Kertowski pumped in a season-high 25 points to go along with eight rebounds and four assists in a win over Paramus Catholic (Paramus) in December.
Honorable Mention
6-2 | Guard
One of the top Class of 2027 prospects in the Northeast, Adamson erupted for a season-high 39 points in a victory over St. John's Prep (Danvers) in January.
6-7 | Wing
Averaged 10.8 points and 8.2 rebounds per game to help the Titans (22-7) reach the Class 6 District 6 title game.
6-2 | Guard
Averaged 12.4 points and 3.8 rebounds per contest to help the Crusaders go 18-11.
6-1 | Guard
Helped the Bulldogs (25-8) to their second consecutive Class 3A state championship, averaging 10.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.3 steals per outing.
6-6 | Wing
Key cog in Carroll's (21-9) run to the Class 4A state championship game. Averaged 11.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game and was the team's best defender.
6-6 | Forward
Tallied 8.9 points and 4.7 rebounds per contest and showed glimpses of his lofty upside during his debut season.
6-8 | Forward
Produced 9.5 points and 5.9 rebounds per game to help the Bulldogs (25-8) capture their second consecutive Class 3A state championship.
6-4 | Wing
Earned Central Section Freshman of the Year honors after averaging 17.1 points and 7.7 rebounds to help the Rangers (21-9) reach the first round of the Central Section Division II tournament.
6-3 | Guard
Led the Bulldogs (21-10) to the Class AAAAA state quarterfinals, averaging 21.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest.
6-0 | Guard
Averaged 8.6 points, 2.9 assists and 2.3 rebounds per contest to guide the first-year program to a record of 22-7 and the Group 1 state championship.
6-4 | Wing
Put up 12.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 3.0 blocks per contest to help lead the Rough Riders to the Division II Central Section quarterfinals.
5-11 | Guard
Helped the Vikings reach the Open Division state quarterfinals, averaging 8.7 points, 5.2 assists and 2.3 rebounds per game.
6-4 | Guard
Averaged 32.2 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.4 steals per contest, scoring 40 or more points four times in an abbreviated 16-game freshman season.
6-4 | Wing
Posted 13.1 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.2 steals rebounds per outing to help the Thunder (19-10) reach the second round of the Open Division state tournament.
6-5 | Wing
Elite prospect averaged 10 points, six rebounds, three assists and two blocked shots per contest to help the Dolphins (18-15) reach the sectional semifinals.
5-11 | Guard
Earned third team Division II All-State honors after averaging 16.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.4 steals per game to help the Indians (21-5) reach the second round of the state tournament.
Past MaxPreps Freshmen of the Year
2010 — Aquille Carr, Patterson (Baltimore)
2011 — Trey Lyles, Arsenal Tech (Indianapolis)
2012 — Malik Newman, Callaway (Jackson, Miss.)
2013 — Harry Giles, Wesleyan Christian Academy (High Point, N.C.)
2014 — Cody Riley, Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.)
2015 — Marvin Bagley III, Corona del Sol (Tempe, Ariz.)
2016 — LaMelo Ball/Onyeka Okongwu, Chino Hills (Calif.)
2017 — Kyree Walker, Moreau Catholic (Hayward, Calif.)
2018 — Zion Harmon, Adair County (Columbia, Ky.)
2019 — Emoni Bates, Lincoln (Ypsilanti, Mich.)
2020 — Mikey Williams, San Ysidro (San Diego)
2021 — Derik Queen, St. Frances Academy (Baltimore)
2022 — Cameron Boozer, Columbus (Miami, Fla.)
2023 — Jason Crowe Jr., Lynwood (Calif.)
