Mississippi Basketball
All-Stars 2025
Welcome to the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Team 2025, the official state basketball all-stars.
The All-Stars are divided into 4 teams; 2 girls teams & 2 boys teams, who will compete against each other in the biggest & most important game in the state, The Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
Our All-Star Head Coaches are:
Rod Taylor (Pearl), Stan Jones (Bay Springs), Alphaka Moore (Oak Grove), & Jennie Vance (Quitman).
Congratulations to the #1 Boys Pick, Montavis Hobbs & The #1 Girls Pick, Brookylnn Adams, of the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft 2025 hosted by WNBA Superstar Ruthie Bolton.
The Mississippi Basketball All-Stars is Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Tougaloo College.
The Girls Basketball Game is at 5pm. The Boys Basketball Game is at 7pm.
#1 Draft Pick
Montavis Hobbs
Montavis Hobbs, a 3 star athlete from Mendenhall High School in Mendenhall, MS was selected as the boys #1 Overall Pick in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
#1 Draft Pick
Brooklynn Adams
Brooklynn Adams, a 3 star athlete from North Forrest High School in Hattiesburg, MS was selected as the girls #1 Overall Pick in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
MISSISSIPPI BASKETBALL ALL-STAR TEAM
BOYS 2025
Rod Taylor
Head Coach
Coach Taylor, currently the Head Coach at Pearl High School, is a very dexterous coach & skilled athlete. Taylor was a starting point guard at Jackson State University, the 2x SWAC Defensive Player of the Year as well as a 2x National Champion. He has coached at multiple high schools including Richland, Leake County, & Pelahatchie in which he won District Championships and multiple appearances at the state championship. He has led the Pearl basketball team to achieve a remarkable 23-8 record and secure a District
Championship, a feat that has only been accomplished twice
before-in 2012 and in 1991, when Coach Taylor was
a player himself.
Montavious Hobbs
Montavis Hobbs, a 3 star athlete from Mendenhall High School in Mendenhall, MS was selected as the #1 Overall Pick in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 6'7 175 lbs wing guard won "Offensive Player of the Year." Montavis is senior graduating in the Class of 2025.
Jalean Tweedy
Jalean Tweedy, a 3 star athlete from Madison Shannon Palmer High School in Marks, MS was selected as the #3 Overall Pick in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 6'3 180 lbs shooting guard is the 2nd highest point scorer in Mississippi & won "District MVP." Jalean is a senior graduating in the Class of 2025.
Kaden Arterberry
Kaden Arterberry, a 3 star athlete from Pearl High School in Pearl, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 6'5 205 lbs power forward is a junior graduating in the Class of 2026.
Jaxton Moore
Jaxton Moore, a 3 star athlete from Bay Springs High School in Bay Springs, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 5'10 130 lbs combo guard won the 2025 2a State Championship. Jaxton is a junior graduating in the Class of 2026.
Jaylen James
Jaylen James, a 3 star athlete from Callaway High School in Jackson, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 6'5 205 lbs power forward is a junior graduating in the Class of 2026.
Christian Expose
Christian Expose, a 3 star athlete from Columbia High School in
Columbia, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 5'11 170 lbs point guard is a sophomore graduating in the Class of 2027.
Jamiyon Gray
Jamiyon Gray, a 3 star athlete from Mize Attendance Center in Mize, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 6'0 180 lbs athlete is a sophomore graduating in the Class of 2027.
Jay'Lyn Blakney
Jay'Lyn Blakney, a 3 star athlete from Wayne Academy in Waynesboro, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 6'3 180 lbs shooting guard was selected on the "All District Team". Jay'Lyn is a senior graduating in the Class of 2025.
Zebedee Bolton
Zebedee Bolton, a 3 star athlete from Jim Hill High School in Jackson, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 6'7 175 lbs power forward is a junior graduating in the Class of 2026.
Bryson Butler
Bryson Butler, a 3 star athlete from Tylertown High School in Tylertown, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 6'4 190 lbs power forward is a freshman graduating in the Class of 2028.
TaShaun Gray
TaShaun Gray, a 3 star athlete from
Purvis High School in Purvis, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 5'10 130 lbs point guard won "Farm Bureau Player of the Week" & "Defensive Player of the Year." TaShaun is a junior graduating in the Class of 2026.
Cordarius Molten
Cordarius Molten, a 3 star athlete from Greene County High School in Leaksville, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 6'0 190 lbs point guard is a junior graduating in the Class of 2026.
Joseph Nichols
Joseph Nichols, a 3 star athlete from Hattiesburg High School in Hattiesburg, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 5'7 127 lbs point guard is a sophomore graduating in the Class of 2027.
Jamarcus McCullum
Jamarcus McCullum, a 3 star athlete from Raleigh High School in Raleigh, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 5'9 203 lbs point guard has won multiple MVPs. Jamarcus is a junior graduating in the Class of 2026.
MISSISSIPPI BASKETBALL ALL-STAR TEAM
BOYS 2025
Stan Jones
Head Coach
Coach Jones, currently the Head Coach of the Bay Springs High School, is a very dynamic coach. A former starting power forward at Jones Junior College, Coach Jones brings a
strong playing background and nearly a decade of coaching experience to his role.
He began his coaching career as an assistant boys basketball coach at Laurel High School,
where he served from 2015 to 2023. In 2024, he accepted his first head coaching position at
Bay Springs High School.
In his debut season (2024–2025), Coach Jones led the Bay Springs Bulldogs to an outstanding 28-5 record, captured the 2A Region 5 District Championship
and on the biggest of stages, won the 2025 2A State Championship.
Joe Horne
Jozyruen "Joe" Horne, a 3 star athlete from Meridian High School in Meridian, MS was selected as the #2 Overall Pick in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 6'5 178 lbs power forward won the 7A Basketball State Championship and is ranked in the Top 25 Athletes in the state. Joe is a junior graduating in the Class of 2026.
Austin Richards
Austin Richards, a 3 star athlete from Jackson Academy in Jackson, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 6'7 175 lbs wing guard is ranked in the Top 5 Athletes in the state. Austin is a sophomore graduating in the Class of 2027.
Devonta Thompson
Devonta Thompson, a 3 star athlete from Bogue Chitto School in Bogue Chitto, MS was selected as the 6th overall pick in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 5'10 150 lbs shooting guard is ranked in the Top 20 Highest Point Scorer in the state & scored 2,000+ career points. Devonta is a 2x Area MVP, 3x "District MVP," & "Mr. 2A Basketball." Devonta is a senior graduating in the Class of 2025.
Kamarrius Rash
Kamarrius Rash, a 3 star athlete from Clarksdale High School in Clarksdale, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 6'1 186 lbs wing guard is the 6th highest point scorer in Mississippi. Kararrius is a junior graduating in the Class of 2026.
Javeion Perkins
Javeion Perkins, a 3 star athlete from Vicksburg High School in Vicksburg, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 6'4 158 lbs shooting guard won MVP & "Most Improve Player of the Year." Javeion is a senior graduating in the Class of 2025.
Emoni Journey
Emoni Journey, a 3 star athlete from Leflore County High School in Itta Bena, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 6'1 160 lbs wing guard is ranked in the Top 30 Highest Point Scorers in Mississippi & was selected for the 2024-25 Boys All-Commonwealth Basketball First Team, Emoni is a junior graduating in the Class of 2026.
Joland Powell
Joland Powell, a 3 star athlete from
Jim Hill High School in Jackson, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 5'11 150 lbs point guard has won multiple MVPs. Joland is a sophomore graduating in the Class of 2027.
Marcus Parker
Marcus "MJ" Parker, a 3 star athlete from Puckett Attendance Center in Puckett, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 6'0 147 lbs point guard is ranked as the 9th highest point scorer in the state & won "Offensive Player of the Year." Marcus is a sophomore graduating in the Class of 2027.
Trent Magee
Trent Magee, a 3 star athlete from Mendenhall High School in Mendenhall, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 6'5 190 lbs power forward won the "Most Hustle Award". Trent is a senior graduating in the Class of 2025.
Kennington Russell
Kenington Russell, a 3 star athlete from Florence High School in Florence, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 6'2 169 lbs shooting guard is a sophomore graduating in the Class of 2027.
Dylan Thornton
Dylan Thornton, a 3 star athlete from Salem Attendance Center in Tylertown, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 5'9 145 lbs athlete is a junior graduating in the Class of 2026.
Sidney Jackson III
Sidney Jackson, a 3 star athlete from Greene County High School in Leaksville, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 6'6 225 lbs power forward is a freshman graduating in the Class of 2028.
Mickey Jennings
Mickey Jennings, a 3 star athlete from Pelahatchie High School in Pelahatchie, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 5'8 140 lbs point guard has won MVP, "Offensive player of the Year," "Defensive player of the Year," & "All-District MVP." Mickey is a senior graduating in the Class of 2025.
Brynn Brice
Brynn Brice, a 3 star athlete from Wesson Attendance Center in Wesson, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 5'8 140 lbs shooting guard is a senior graduating in the Class of 2025.
MISSISSIPPI BASKETBALL ALL-STAR TEAM
GIRLS 2025
Jennie Vance
Head Coach
Coach Vance, currently the Head Coach at Quitman High School, is a talented coach who has over 25 years of coaching experience at all levels. She's worked multiple seasons for the WNBA Houston Comets in which the team won the championship. She's coached at the University of Houston, Texas A&M, and Henderson State University. She's coached numerous basketball & softball all-star games. At Quitman High School, she's won 4 district titles in 7 years and appeared at the Final Four twice. Coach Vance has also had an athlete to be selected as a North vs South all-star 5 years in a row.
Brooklynn Adams
Brooklynn Adams, a 3 star athlete from North Forrest High School in Hattiesburg, MS was selected as the #1 Overall Pick in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 5'7 132 lbs guard received "The NFHS Hall of Fame Inductee 1,000 Career Point Milestone Recognition" & the "North Forrest Most Valuable Player Award" among multiple other awards. Brooklynn is a junior graduating in the Class of 2026.
Serenity Brown
Serenity Brown, a 3 star athlete from Quitman High School in Quitman, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 5'8 126 lbs athlete is a sophomore graduating in the Class of 2027.
Massyah Thomas
Massyah Thomas, a 3 star athlete from Pascagoula High School in Pascagoula, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 5'8 158lbs athlete is the 2x "Offensive Player of the Year" Recipient and has won multiple MVP Awards. Massyah is a sophomore graduating in the Class of 2027.
Jaelyn Luckett
Jaelyn Luckett, a 3 star athlete from Ridgeland High School in Ridgeland, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 5'9 160 lbs athlete is a freshman graduating in the Class of 2028.
Sharkyra Dixon
Sharkyra Dixon, a 3 star athlete from Madison Central High School in Flora, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 5'2 135 lbs athlete is a junior graduating in the Class of 2026.
Rayllin Williams
Rayllin Williams, a 3 star athlete from Greene County High School in Leaksville, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 5'3 125 lbs athlete is the 2x "Most Improved Player" Award recipient. Rayllin is a senior graduating in the Class of 2025.
Kennedy Bush
Kennedy Bush, a 3 star athlete from Oak Grove High School in Hattiesburgs, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 5'8 120 lbs athlete has won the "Best Defender" Award. Kennedy is a senior graduating in the Class of 2025.
Shamiya Walker
Shamiya Walker, a 3 star athlete from Gulfport High School in Gulfport, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 6'2 235 lbs athlete is a sophomore graduating in the Class of 2027.
Jahyla DuBose
Jahyla Dubose, a 3 star athlete from Quitman High School in Quitman, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 5'8 126 lbs is a sophomore graduating in the Class of 2027.
MISSISSIPPI BASKETBALL ALL-STAR TEAM
GIRLS 2025
Alphaka Moore
Head Coach
Coach Moore, currently the Head Coach at Oak Grove High School, is a very gifted coach who has been a coach & educator for over a decade. She has won two 5A state championship titles, two 5A south state championships,
2024 Mississippi-Alabama All-Star game head coach, 2022 Mississippi Athletic
Administrator of the Year nominee,2021 MSU Top 25 Alumni “Reveille 25 Alumni”, 2017 MAC North-South
All-Star game head coach, 2016 Mississippi Association of Coaches Coach of the Year, multiple district
championships, and multiple state tournament appearances.
Lashayla Fortenberry
Lashayla Fortenberry, a 3 star athlete from Jefferson Davis County High School in Bassfield, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 5'7 155 lbs shooting guard was a "McDonalds All American Nominee," "Best Offensive Player," & "East Marion Holiday Classic MVP" among other awards. Lashayla is a senior graduating in the Class of 2025.
Hope Bolton
Hope Bolton, a 3 star athlete from Greene County High School in Leaksville, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 5'8 165 lbs athlete is a sophomore graduating in the Class of 2027.
Eva Aultman
Eva Aultman, a 3 star athlete from
Sumrall High School in Sumrall, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 6'0 260 lbs center won the "Nike Skills Camp" MVP. Eva is a sophomore graduating in the Class of 2027.
Aniriah Galloway
Aniriah Galloway, a 3 star athlete from Poplarville High School in Poplarville, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 5'0 98 lbs point guard won "Offensive Player of the Year" & "The Most Improved Player" Award. Anirah is a junior graduating in the Class of 2026.
Jaidence Spencer
Jaidence Spencer, a 3 star athlete from Oak Grove High School in Hattiesburg, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 6'1 165 lbs power forward was the top rebounder. Jaidence is a junior graduating in the Class of 2026.
Zaria Bender
Zaria Bender, a 3 star athlete from Bay Springs High School in Bay Springs, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 5'5 174 lbs athlete won "The Most Improved Player" Award. Zaria is a sophomore graduating in the Class of 2027.
Dalayzia Mayes
Dalayzia Mayes, a 3 star athlete from St. Martin High School in Ocean Springs, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 5'8 140lbs athlete won MVP. Dalayzia is a junior graduating in the Class of 2026.
Zya Walker
Zya Walker, a 3 star athlete from Jefferson Davis County High School in Bassfield, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 5'7 155 lbs athlete won best "Offensive Player of the Year" Award "Best Rebounder" Award & was selected 3 years in a row as "All District Team." Zya is a senior graduating in the Class of 2025.
Amiyah Paige
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Amiyah Paige, a 3 star athlete from Oak Grove High School in Hattiesburg, MS was selected in the 2025 Mississippi Basketball All-Star Draft to be an official state all-star and play in the Mississippi Basketball All-Star Game.
The 5'7 150 lbs small forward won "The Coach's Award." Amiyah is a junior graduating in the Class of 2026.