2024-25 All-Austin metro boys basketball teams: See the best players in the Austin area

By Michael Adams
Austin Sports Journal

Meet the 2024-25 All-Austin metro girls basketball teams as selected by the Austin Sports Journal:

More all-metro awards

– 2024-25 All-Austin metro boys basketball player of the year: St. Michael’s Bo Ogden

– 2024-25 All-Austin metro boys basketball: Individual award winners

Class 6A

First team

Westlake’s Jack Seiders (24) dunks the ball during a District 26-6A men’s high school basketball game at the Cavalier Dome at Lake Travis High School on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal)

Adrian Mathis, Lake Travis: The senior guard helped Lake Travis reach the second round of the Class 6A Division I playoffs. He was an Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC) all-state and all-region selection and averaged 17.7, 4.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.3 steals. He was the District 26-6A co-most valuable player.

Judson Loe, Dripping Springs: The senior guard helped the Tigers reach the playoffs and was the District 26-6A co-most valuable player. He averaged 17.7 points, 8.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game and was a TABC all-region selection.

Thomas Burke, Westwood: Burke played a big role in the Warriors run to the Class 6A Division I playoffs. The senior guard averaged 16 points and 3 rebounds per game and helped Westwood to a 31-5 record.

Jack Seiders, Westlake: The senior big man for the Chaparrals helped Westlake win the District 26-6A championship and reach the postseason. He averaged 19 points, 9 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.7 blocks this season.

Landon Short, Stony Point: The Tigers’ senior guard was a prolific shooter and averaged 13 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists per game while helping Stony Point reach the Class 6A Division II regional finals. He was a first team all-District 25-6A selection.

Second team

Trent Workman, Vandegrift: The Vipers senior big-man was a presence under the basket for Vandergrift and helped the team reach the second round of the Class 6A Division II playoffs. The District 25-6A defensive most valuable player averaged 10 points and 6 rebounds per game.

Rowan Mandler, Round Rock: A first team all-District 25-6A selection, the senior guard helped the Dragons reach the Class 6A Division I playoffs. He averaged 11.3 points and 5..2 rebounds per game.

Rushton Budge, Dripping Springs: The junior guard was a first team all-District 26-6A selection and averaged 12.7 points 4.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. He helped the Tigers reach the Class 6A Division II playoffs.

Indy McBreaty, Westwood: A part of the Warriors’ guard tandem along with Burke, McBreaty helped Westwood to a second place finish in a good District 25-6A a year after missing the playoffs.

Cylin Tate, Hutto: The senior guard was the Hippos’ undeniable leader and kept Hutto in the playoff chase. The first team all-District 25-6A selection averaged 13.2 points 5.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 2.7 points per game.

Honorable mention: Elijah Clemons, sr., Stony Point; Cash Good, sr., San Marcos; Jonathan Wenthe, jr., Round Rock; Kyle Kihlberg, sr., Lake Travis; Josh Kline, sr., Lake Travis; Josh Baskin, so., Bowie

Class 5A

First team

Liberty Hill’s Marchel Timmons (5) drives to the basket during a District 25-5A men’s basketball game at Rouse High School on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 in Leander, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal)

Ryder Bradley, Leander: The senior guard was a big part of the Lions’ success this season. The District 25-5A most valuable player helped Leander win 25 games and reach the second round of the Class 5A Division I playoffs. Bradley averaged 22 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2.5 steals per game. He was a TABC all-state selection.

Mekhai Bryant, Weiss: The athletic senior center helped Weiss reach the Class 5A Division I semifinals in his first season with the Wolves. Bryant averaged 18 points and 9 rebounds per game and was a first team all-District 24-5A selection.

Kenji Franklin, Cedar Creek: The Eagles’ big man averaged a double double with 21.5 points and 10.1 rebounds per game. The District 24-5A most valuable player helped Cedar Creek reach the Class 5A Division I playoffs and win 20 games.

Marchel Timmons, Liberty Hill: The senior guard was the Panthers unequivocal leader and helped his team win the District 25-5A championship and reach the Class 5A Division II regional finals. The TABC all-region selection averaged 11.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 2.9 steals per game.

George McCoy, McCallum: The Knights’ senior guard led his team to the second round of the Class 5A Division I playoffs and was the District 24-5A offensive player of the year. He averaged 18.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3 steals per game and shot 56% from field-goal range and 40% from behind the three-point line.

Second team

Jayden Prioleau, East View: The senior guard averaged 18.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3 assists and 2.2 steals per game, helping the Patriots reach the Class 5A Division I regional semifinals. He was the District 23-5A offensive player of the year.

Mayson Thomas, Pieper: The junior forward was a first team all-District 26-5A and TABC all-region selection. He helped a Warriors team that barely missed the playoffs in a tough 26-6A win 20 games. He averaged 16.4 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.6 steals per game.

Jaxson Scott, Liberty Hill: The senior forward was a first team All-District 25-5A selection and helped the Panthers reach the Class 5A Division II regional finals. He averaged 10.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 4.3 deflections per game.

Anthony Phagans, Connally: The junior guard helped the Cougars reach the second round of the Class 5A Division I playoffs and was a first team all-District 23-5A selection. Last year’s Austin Sports Journal newcomer of the year averaged 15.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.9 steals per game.

Justin Lee, Glenn: The sophomore guard helped the Grizzles make an improbable run to the Class 5A Division I regional finals and win 20 games this season.

Honorable mention: Colin Schulze, sr., Liberty Hill; George Brode, sr., McCallum; Luke Dunham, sr., McCallum; Quentin Goethe, sr., Pflugerville; Jaivion Maritn, jr., Pflugerville; Amari Moore, jr., Rouse; DJ Hardge, so., Hendrickson

Class 4A & others

First team

St. Michael’s Aiden Disu (12) dunks the ball during a high school basketball game at St. Michael’s Catholic Academy’s Schneider Gymnasium on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal)

Aiden Disu, St. Michael’s: The senior guard, and brother of former Hendrickson and University of Texas standout Dylan Disu, helped the Warriors win a state championship for the first time in 21 years. The TAPPS Class 6A all-state selection averaged 14.5 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game.

Ja’Shawn Waters, LBJ: The senior guard helped the Jaguars reach the Class 4A Division I state semifinals. He was the District 25-4A most valuable player, averaging 17.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3 steals per game.

Henry Sisemore, Lago Vista: The senior forward helped the Vikings win 28 games and a share of the District 25-4A championship. The district’s defensive player of the year averaged 18 points, 10.1 rebounds, 3.5 assits and 2.1 blocks per game and helped Lago Vista reach the second round of the Class 4A Division II playoffs.

Case McDaniel, Thorndale: The sophomore guard was a key player for the Bulldogs this season, averaging 17 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists and made 98 three-pointers while helping Thorndale to the District 27-2A championship and a run to the Class 2A Division I regional semifinals. He was the unanimous selection for the district’s most valuable player.

Marquis Murry III, LBJ: The sophomore guard was a big part of the Jaguars success in 2024-25. He averaged 12.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 3.1 steals per game and was an all-district selection, while also being named one of the 25 players to watch in 2025-26 by the Austin Sports Journal.

Second team

Brock Herring, Lexington: The junior guard was selected the District 19-3A offensive player of the year and helped the Eagles reach the Class 3A Division II playoffs. He averaged 23.1 points, 13.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.7 steals and 1.3 blocks.

Braden Pickel, Thorndale: The Bulldogs’ senior big man was a first team all-District 27-2A selection and helped the team win the district title. He averaged 9.5 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. He was also an All-Austin Metro Football selection.

Carter Williams, Canyon Lake: The senior forward helped the Hawks reach the Class 4A Division II playoffs and set a school season record for steals (84). A first team all-District 26-6A selection, Williams averaged 15 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and 1.5 blocks per game. He is one of the best players to come through Canyon Lake and holds career school records for rebounds, steals, blocks and field goals made.

Travis Smith, Gateway Prep: The senior forward was the District 24-4A most valuable player and helped the Gators reach the second round of the Class 4A Division II playoffs. He averaged 18.1 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game.

Ja’Den Stiggers, Manor New Tech: The senior guard was a first team all-District 25-4A selection and helped the Titans reach the Class 4A Division II playoffs. He averaged 23 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds and 3 steals per game.

Honorable mention: Tristan Garcia, jr., Thorndale; Gavin Olmer, sr., Wimberley; Isaiah Kinard, jr., Manor New Tech; Will Gasink, jr., St. Michael’s; Dallas Gurley, jr., Gateway Prep

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