We are releasing our annual year-end awards, which highlight players across classes and the entire state for their success throughout the year.

As an annual reminder, awards factor in individual output, a player’s impact on winning, and competition level, among other things. Availability, consistency, and injuries also play a role in selections.

Thank you to all of the coaches for the hundreds of submissions that were made on behalf of players. It was greatly appreciated. Players did not need to be formally nominated to be selected, but nominations were used as additional context for comparisons.

Other Awards Can Be Found Below

All-Junior/All-Sophomore/All-Freshman Teams

All-Defense/All-Energy/Coach of the Year/Sixth Man of the Year

First Team All-State

Brady Pettigrew (So. – Bolingbrook)

A standout sophomore for the Red Raiders, Pettigrew was named most valuable player of the Prairie Conference while averaging over 21 points a game. Pettigrew remains one of the top 2028 prospects in the country.

Charles Barnes (Sr. – Marist)

Highlighted by a state championship run, Barnes was phenomenal all year after transferring into Marist. The unsigned, 6-foot-6 guard contributed across the board for the Redhawks.

Cole Kelly (So. – Neuqua Valley)

Kelly was the Player of the Year in the DVC after leading Neuqua to a two-loss season. Around 6-foot-7, the versatile guard/wing was a deadeye shooter, high-level rebounder, and productive connector offensively.

Jake Pollack (Sr. – Deerfield)

Dartmouth commit. Pollack was the catalyst for Deerfield’s runner-up run in 3A. As a shot-blocker and inside-out offensive threat, he was dominant at times.

Jamison White (Sr. – East St. Louis)

Penn State recruit. White was as good on both ends as any player in the state this year. The out-of-state transfer controlled the glass while showing playmaking ability and an imposing interior presence who can also stretch the floor. The focal point for the 3A state champs.

Jaxson Davis (Jr. – Warren)

Returned as the best guard in the state and looked the part once again. Davis was excellent all year as a creator and floor general. He is one of the premier point guards in the entire country.

Jayden Riley (Sr. – Yorkville Christian)

A true triple-double threat for Yorkville Christian, Riley was one of the state’s assist leaders and put up several monster scoring outputs throughout the season. Committed to SIUE.

Jayden Wright (Sr. – Benet)

Eastern Illinois commit. Wright’s leadership and ability to make plays for himself and others around him stood out. His three-point shooting was among the best around, but it was his toughness and grit that will leave a lasting mark on the historic Benet program.

Justin Oliver (Sr. – Curie)

Among the best players in the entire city, Oliver provided steady activity and life to Curie all season. Still uncommitted, the dynamic guard makes things happen on both ends and generates quality looks at a high clip.

Lincoln Williams (Sr. – Kankakee)

Another high-level uncommitted prospect, Williams had a big role to play in Kankakee’s historic season. The lanky, 6-foot-6 senior broke several school records and left his fingerprints all over the game with his explosiveness and all-around game.

Marquis Clark (Sr. – Whitney Young)

The leading scorer in Chicago, the Tennessee commit was a man on a mission while carrying a heavy load for the Dolphins. He will go down in the long line of gifted Whitney Young alums.

Marshawn Cocroft (Sr. – Kaneland)

Grand Valley State recruit. Cocroft’s speed, vision, and scoring prowess were the driving force for Kaneland’s most successful season in school history.

Quinton Kitt (Jr. – East Peoria)

Illinois recruit. Kitt took over games this season with an effortless off-the-dribble scoring game. He led one of the more potent offensive attacks in the area while being a factor defensively and on the glass.

Rashaun Porter (Sr. – DePaul Prep)

Toledo commit. Porter cemented himself as one of the most accomplished players to put on a Rams uniform. The physical, aggressive forward was a constant double-double threat and an enforcer inside.

Rykan Woo (Sr. – DePaul Prep)

Brown commit. Also a gifted, multi-faceted player for DePaul Prep. Woo was a hyper-efficient scoring threat and shooter for the Rams and a repeat All-CCL selection.

Second Team All-State

Amarion Smith-Holley (So. – Richwoods)

The main man for Richwoods, Smith-Holley was an electric creator who utilized his speed and athleticism to take over games. A future Division 1 recruit.

Amir Danforth (Sr. – Rockford Auburn)

North Dakota State commit. Danforth broke Auburn’s all-time scoring record while leading them deep into the postseason as a volume scorer.

Archie Goewey (So. – Centralia)

Goewey took on a leadership role while being a primary option and key playmaker for a 32-win Centralia team. He consistently showed up in big moments and played with the maturity of a senior.

Charlie Pomis (Sr. – Hersey)

A standout in the Mid-Suburban, Pomis was an efficient, 20-point per game scorer in a stacked conference on a balanced team. Pomis is among the best uncommitted guards in the state.

Chris Bolte (Sr. – St. Ignatius)

Yale commit. Bolte took a big leap for Ignatius with his scoring output and responsibilities. Was a driving force in their deep playoff run.

Colin Stack (Sr. – Benet)

The interior focal point for a dominant Redwings squad. Stack, a North Dakota State recruit, was one of the better two-way bigs in the entire state this year.

Cooper Knowles (Sr. – West Hancock)

Knowles was a premier shot blocker who continued to develop during his time at West Hancock. He was borderline unguardable at times this year inside the paint as a rim runner and lob threat. The top uncommitted big in the state.

EJ Hazelett (Sr. – Kankakee)

Indiana State recruit. Hazelett brought instant fireworks after transferring to Kankakee. A well-rounded wing who played all over the floor for a loaded team.

Hayden Schroeder (Jr. – Wheaton Academy)

The top player in the Chicagoland Christian, Schroeder already broke Wheaton Academy’s scoring record as a junior. Among the better forward prospects in the junior class.

Jordan Williams (Sr. – Fremd)

Illinois State recruit. Do-it-all wing was excellent for a dominant Fremd team. Wore multiple hats as a scorer, rebounder, primary defender, and playmaker for the Vikings.

Keison Peoples (Sr. – Bismarck-Henning)

One of the state’s highest scorers this season. Peoples had some jaw-dropping showings this season while guiding Bismarck-Henning. Winona State recruit.

Luke Blackford (Sr. – Calvary)

Illinois-Springfield commit. Could be the best player to come through Calvary, scoring at a high clip from three levels (over 2,000 career points) while finishing possessions regularly.

Mike Nee (Sr. – Glenbard East)

Nee, a South Dakota recruit, averaged around 20 points a game for a 30-win Glenbard East team. The 6-foot-3 guard is regarded as one of the better three-point shooters in the state.

Tishawn Clemmons (Sr. – MacArthur)

Clemmons became the all-time leading scorer in Decatur’s district, amassing over 2,000 career points. He was a focal point immediately for MacArthur after transferring in for his senior season. Still uncommitted and likely to be a big late addition.

Trey Williams (Sr. – Loyola)

Cornell commit. Williams shut down opposing guards and was an elite decision maker and primary ball-handler for the Ramblers. A repeat All-CCL pick.

Third Team All-State

Bryson Mossman (Sr. – Routt)

Mossman took another nice jump as a senior, leading Routt to 30 wins and going over 2,000 career points. Remains uncommitted with several suitors.

Cole DuBois (Jr. – East Peoria)

An electric scoring guard for East Peoria, Dubois had a big junior year as a long-range shooter and high-octane shot-maker.

Darrius Hawkins (So. – Homewood Flossmoor)

Hawkins emerged as one of the best pure point guards in the state. The heady, shifty ball-handler was the driving force for HF.

DJ Laye (So. – Marshall)

Laye finished off a dream sophomore season by guarding Marshall to the state championship while being a legitimate triple-double threat.

Ethan Vahl (So. – Oswego)

Vahl built off of a strong freshman campaign, averaging over 20 points while rebounding at a high clip, setting up teammates, and stepping up in their biggest games. One of the state’s top underclassmen.

Jackson Bohm (Sr. – Mahomet-Seymour)

An athletic, attacking guard for Mahomet-Seymour, Bohm had an excellent senior campaign, showing his ability to score in crowds, stretch the floor, and make plays above the rim on both ends. Uncommitted senior who is a no-question scholarship guard.

Jamir Ratliff (Sr. – Hillcrest)

A scoring dynamo for Hillcrest, Ratliff put pressure on the rim and operated well in space. A multi-year starter, Ratliff had a strong career in the south suburbs.

Josh Humbles (Sr. – Peoria Manual)

Humbles thrived in an elevated role for Manual, winning the state title in 2A after being both a leader and consummate producer. The unsigned senior was a high-end slasher and defender.

Keshaun Manney (Jr. – Bloomington Central Catholic)

Mason Lockett (Sr. – Oswego East)

DePaul commit. Lockett was a focal point who drew a lot of attention as a 6-foot-5 point guard who created shots on command.

Mason Martin (Jr. – Neuqua Valley)

The Illinois commit took a huge step forward as a junior, forming one of the best duos in the state. Martin excelled as a three-point marksman with an improved game off the dribble.

Tony Balanganayi (Sr. – Palatine)

An Illinois football recruit. Balanganayi was a force to be reckoned with on the court, disrupting opposing bigs and showing footwork and touch on the inside as a 20 and 10 threat.

Ty Laur (Sr. – Pinckneyville)

Southern Illinois commit. Laur used his 6-foot-8 frame well to see over defenders as a playmaker and interior scorer for a very good Pickneyville team.

TyJuan Hunter (Sr. – Hope)

The engine of Hope, Hunter went around 2,000 career points and broke the single-game scoring record this season. He was the driver of a 26-win team who was among the better cores in 2A for much of the season.

Vito Rocca (Jr. – Evanston)

Named Player Of The Year in the CSL, Rocca excelled as the primary option for a new-look Evanston team. The junior showed a tireless motor, shooting range, and the ability to compile double-doubles.

Fourth Team All-State

Ayden Jensen (Sr. – Tri-Valley)

Jensen was a force for Tri-Valley, acting as a switchable defender and multi-use offensive player. He is committed to Emporia State.

Brad Blackman (Sr. – Crane)

Active and athletic piece for Crane became a primary option this year. Thrived as a volume rebounder at his size who could finish in the paint consistently.

Branden Chatman (Sr. – Rockford Guilford)

Volume scorer out of Rockford who averaged over 20 points a game for a 25-win Guilford team. Remains unsigned, but showed the type of shot-making that should translate.

Bryce Wegrzyn (Sr. – Libertyville)

A serious 20 and 10 threat for Libertyville. Wegrzyn’s mobility, skill, and size made him a constant mismatch for opposing bigs. Winona State commit.

Cam Mercer (Sr. – Riverside Brookfield)

Mercer was a standout on both ends, taking on tough defensive assignments and finding ways to score while being the top of opposing scouting reports. One of the best uncommitted senior guards in the state.

Cason Newton (Sr. – Byron)

High-flying guard for Byron was on a three-point rampage all year. Newton became Byron’s all-time leading scorer while impacting games with his defensive activity. A promising unsigned senior.

Chase Kasten (So. – Normal)

Athletic swingman for Normal had a monster year in a primary scoring role for the Ironmen. Kasten was a unanimous all-conference pick who was a tough cover as a 6-foot-6 guard capable of driving closeouts, hitting perimeter shots, and rebounding in traffic.

Jace Allensworth (Sr. – Quincy Notre Dame)

Quincy University commit. Allensworth was a force getting to the rim and making plays as a slasher, cutter, and spot-up shooter. He was a key piece for the 32-win Raiders.

Maddox Ritzel (Sr. – Nashville)

A physical, bruising guard for Nashville who went over 2,000 career points while dominating games with his unique combination of strength, explosiveness, and skill.

Markese Peoples (Jr. – St. Laurence)

The power guard for St. Laurence was an all-conference selection after emerging as a primary scoring option for a very good, young team.

Matt Szafoni (Sr. – Lane Tech)

Illinois State recruit. Szafoni did it all and did it often for the Champions, leading the team as a scorer, rebounder, and defensive presence in the Chicago Public League.

Nathaniel Marlow (Sr. – Webber)

Among the highest scorers in the history of the IHSA, Marlow averaged around 30 points a game this season while leading Webber to 26 wins.

Parker Krogman (Sr. – Eastland)

Krogman capped off a great career for Eastland with another strong year leading them downstate. The 6-foot-3 guard produced in big moments, shooting it well and doing a lot of the dirty work while being their star player.

TJ Williams (Sr. – Bolingbrook)

A transfer who had an immediate impact at Bolingbrook, Williams was a defensive disruptor and a showtime finisher for a Raiders team that won 24 games with a difficult schedule. Williams is a talented uncommitted senior.

Torey Baskin (Sr. – Hoffman Estates)

Baskin averaged nearly 25 points a game on over 50 percent shooting in the MSL for a Hoffman team that won 27 games. His ability to change direction, hit tough shots with proficiency, and set others up stood out.

All-State Honorable Mention:

Adam Flowers (Sr. – Downers Grove South)

Adoni Vassiliakis (Sr. – Marist)

AJ Chambers (Sr. – DePaul Prep)

Alex Johnson (Sr. – East St. Louis)

Alex McKie (Sr. – Morton)

Alex Sirbu (Jr. – Buffalo Grove)

Arthur Abbey (Jr. – Rock Island)

Ben Akoro (Sr. – O’Fallon)

Brady Welch (Jr. – Moline)

Braylon Walker (Sr. – Warren)

Brian Kizer (Jr. – Leo)

Brock Brown (So. – Taylorville)

Cam Johnson (Sr. – Peoria U-High)

Cedrick Carter (Sr. – Chicago Intrinsic)

Cole Tillman (So. – Mendota)

Colton Hawkins (Sr. – Carterville)

Danny Houlihan (Sr. – New Trier)

Devin Marshall (Jr. – Rock Island)

Donovan Williams (Sr. – Stevenson)

D’Shaun Bolden (Jr. – Oswego East)

Ed Stasys (Jr. – Benet)

Evan Nagler (Sr. – Deerfield)

Fenix Foy (Sr. – Peoria)

Gavin Peppenhorst (Sr. – Mater Dei)

Gavin Rahm (Jr. – Wesclin)

Gage Peterson (Sr. – Waltonville)

Grant Smith (So. – Lyons)

Hunter Froman (Jr. – West Hancock)

Isaiah Feuerbach (Sr. – Sycamore)

Jaali Love (Sr. – Waukegan)

James Johnson (Sr. – Washington)

Jeffrey Hassan (Jr. – Kaneland)

Joseph Lubbe (Jr. – York)

Josh Abushanab (Sr. – Glenbard West)

Karson Komnick (Sr. – Lincoln)

KJ Miller (Jr. – Plainfield East)

Kye Ward-Owens (Sr. – Hyde Park)

Kyle Cooper (Sr. – Woodlawn)

Kymir Carson (Sr. – MacArthur)

Latrell Kelly (Sr. – Farragut)

Levi Tallos (Sr. – Lake Forest Academy)

Miccah Butler (Sr. – Edwardsville)

Nedas Venckus (Jr. – Lockport)

Nick King (Jr. – Goreville)

Oliver Gray (Sr. – Barrington)

RJ McPartlin (Sr. – St. Patrick)

Semaj Stampley (Sr. – Alton)

Sherrod Clark (Sr. – Champaign Centennial)

Travis Brown (Jr. – West Aurora)

Tre Watkins (Sr. – Metea Valley)