2025 San Angelo LIVE! All-Star Boys Hoops Team

Here are our selections for the 2025 San Angelo LIVE! All-Star Boys Hoops Team, honoring the best basketball players in West Texas and the Concho Valley:

MVP: Christian English, San Angelo Central, Sr.

English stuffed the stat sheet for the Central Bobcats with 20.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 3.7 steals per game. He was a 37% shooter from 3-point range and earned co-Offensive MVP honors in District 2-6A. He led the Bobcats to a 24-11 record and a third-place finish in district. Just like on the football field where he was Central’s quarterback, English provided important leadership for the Bobcats on the basketball court.

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Co-Offensive MVP: Kason Brown, Reagan County, Sr.; Seth Sanford, Irion County, Sr.

Brown averaged 21 points and 9 rebounds per game while leading the Owls to the regional final. He scored over 2,000 points during his high school career, and he stepped up his game in big moments. Brown helped Reagan County pull off back-to-back playoff wins over the No. 6- and 12-ranked teams in the state. He was a TABC 2A all-state selection.

Sanford was one of the most difficult players to defend in West Texas. He averaged 20 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 2.8 steals and 1 block per game. He showcased his scoring ability with a 27-point against eventual state champion in the regional semifinals. Sanford was named the MVP of District 11-1A and was a TABC 1A all-state selection.

Defensive MVP: Cooper Ellison, Miles, Sr.

Ellison led Miles’ defensive charge with four steals per game, and he was also one of the area’s top offensive players who averaged 20 points and 5 assists. He led Miles to back-to-back playoff wins, including an 11-point fourth-quarter comeback over Christoval in their playoff opener.

Newcomer of the Year: Marcus Cook, Ballinger, Fr.

Cook made an immediate impact as a freshman starter for Ballinger. He averaged 10.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2 assists and 2.7 steals per game. He elevated those numbers during district play, highlighted by a 30-point scoring night against district champion Roscoe. He was named the District 8-2A Newcomer of the Year.

Co-Coach of the Year: Courtney Bliskey, San Angelo Lake View; Kyle Brown, Reagan County; Gerald Butts, Miles

Bliskey led Lake View to its first playoff win in 26 years with a 77-65 victory over Stephenville. The Chiefs took third place in District 5-4A before pulling off the historic postseason victory.

Brown guided Reagan County to a district title and three playoff wins. The Owls knocked off No. 6 Olton and No. 12 Plains in back-to-back rounds to reach the regional final.

Butts helped his team overcome a double-digit deficit in the playoffs not once, but twice. Miles rallied from 11 points down in the fourth quarter to beat Christoval in the first round of the playoffs. The Bulldogs then erased a 13-point halftime deficit to beat Whiteface the next round to reach the regional semifinals.

The Team

TK Taylor, San Angelo Central, Jr.

Taylor was a driving force in the Bobcats’ 24-win season. He averaged 15 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game to earn first-team all-district honors. He scored a team-high 20 points in Central's first-round playoff loss.

Ean McNeill, San Angelo Central, Jr.

McNeill was one of the best shooters in West Texas, knocking down 40% of his shots from 3-point range. He averaged 10.6 points, 3.7 assists and 1.2 steals.

Joseph Delgado, San Angelo Lake View, Sr.

Delgado helped lead Lake View to its first playoff win since 1999, scoring 19 points in the victory over Stephenville. He averaged 14.1 points, 2 assists and 2.4 steals per game. He was a 40% shooter from 3-point range. 

Braylon White, San Angelo Lake View, Jr.

White was a dependable playmaker for the Chiefs. He averaged 11.4 points, 4 rebounds and 2 steals per game. He scored 16 points in the Chiefs’ first playoff win in 26 years.

Isaiah Chappa, San Angelo TLCA, Sr.

Chappa was a first-team all-district selection for the Eagles. He averaged 10.5 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.

Tony Valencia, San Angelo TLCA, Sr.

Valencia averaged 10 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists to help an undersized TLCA team tie for fourth in a difficult District 6-3A.

Texas Brinkley, Garden City, Sr.

Brinkley was one of the most dangerous offensive players in West Texas. The 6-3 forward poured in 21 points per game, highlighted by a 37-point showing in the regional semifinals and 27 more in the regional final. He also averaged 6.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.8 steals.

Jarrett Brown, Reagan County, Sr.

Brown was one of the area’s best all-around players. A co-MVP of his district, he averaged 14 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals while helping the Owls reach the regional final.

Ethan James, Miles, Sr.

James was a force inside for the Bulldogs with 17 points and 12 rebounds per game. He knocked down 49% of his shots and was a major factor in their ability to reach the regional semifinals.

Brenner Sherwood, Robert Lee, Jr.

The Steers’ point guard was one of the best offensive players in West Texas. He averaged 19.6 points per game, along with 6.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 3.2 steals. He led the Steers to the regional semifinals.

Landon Lacy, Water Valley, Jr.

Lacy was a driving force behind the Wildcats’ run to the regional final. He scored 20 points per game and averaged 6 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 assist.

Gauge Evans, Brady, Sr.

Evans was one of the area’s top post players. He averaged 18.3 points, 9.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists and made 49.2% of his shots from the floor.

Lane Stansberry, Wall, Sr.

Stansberry missed much of the season due to injury, but he was one of the area’s best scorers when he was on the court. The 6-foot-4 forward averaged 17.9 points on 59.7% shooting. He also had 7 rebounds per game to earn first-team all-district honors.

Hudson Fowler, Ozona, Sr.

The Lions’ 6-foot-5 forward was a handful for opposing defenses who averaged 16.5 points per game. He also led the area with 15 rebounds per contest.

Aidan Cardwell, Junction, Sr. 

Cardwell made a huge impact for the Eagles with 14 points, 12 rebounds and 3 steals per game. He was named his district’s Defensive MVP.

Bruce Cooper, Christoval, Jr.

Cooper was a dynamic player for Christoval during its runner-up finish in district. The Cougars’ 6-foot-7 forward averaged 16 points, 10 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks per game.

JJ Baez, Ballinger, Sr.

Baez was a talented playmaker for the Bearcats. He averaged 15.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.7 steals. He was named first-team all-district after averaging 19 points per game during district play.

Christian Villarreal, Ozona, Jr.

Villarreal was a big part of Ozona’s success with 14 points and 8 rebounds per game. He was also one of the Lions’ top defenders who was second on the team in steals and deflections.

Jager Thompson, Wall, Soph.

The Hawks’ guard averaged 12.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.1 steals to earn a first-team all-district nod. He helped Wall to a runner-up finish in District 6-3A.

DeMarcus Reed, Brady, Jr.

Reed helped Brady take third place in District 5-3A while averaging 11.1 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists. He knocked down 43.8% of his shots.

Ethan Busch, Christoval, Sr.

The 6-foot-3 Busch was a constant double-double threat who averaged 15 points and 10 rebounds, along with 1 steal and 1 block.

Hunter Kresta, Ballinger, Soph.

Kresta was a force in the paint for the Bearcats with his defense and rebounding. He averaged 11.6 points, 9.1 rebounds and 1.3 steals to earn first-team all-district honors. He averaged 1.1 blocks during district play.

Micheal Daniels, Ozona, Sr.

Daniels was an old-school point guard for the Lions who averaged 10 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists. He was also a lockdown defender with 5 steals per game.

Evan Arredondo, Sonora, Soph.

The Broncos’ center helped his team take third place in district with 12.1 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game.

Juan Castillo, Sonora, Sr.

Castillo was an important player on both ends of the court for Sonora. The forward averaged 10.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.1 steals.

Camdin Balderas, Christoval, Jr.

Balderas was an all-around contributor during Christoval’s 20-win season. He averaged 12 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals per game. 

Levi Knight, Reagan County, Sr.

Knight was an X-factor for the Owls during their run to the regional final. He averaged 12 points and 7 rebounds, and he made Reagan County a dangerous team when he was on his game.

Cooper Ratliff, Mason, Soph.

Ratliff was the heart and soul of the Punchers. The 5-6 guard led the team as a sophomore, averaging 9 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals per game.

Caden Roberts, Junction, Sr.

Roberts was a key cog in the Eagles’ 19-win season, which included a playoff win. He averaged 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.

Nolan Martinez, Winters, Soph.

Martinez had a breakout year for the Blizzards with 14.4 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. He also averaged 2.5 3-pointers.

Braydon Pitcock, Sterling City, Sr.

Pitcock was a steady scoring threat with 14 points per game for the Eagles, along with 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals.

Bryce Martin, Veribest, Jr.

Martin was the leading scorer for a Veribest team that was left out of the playoffs in one of the most difficult 1A districts in the state. He averaged 14 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals per game.

Sterling Salvato, Veribest, Soph.

Salvato showed a promising future after leading the Falcons inside with 10.6 points, 10.6 rebounds and 2 blocks per game.

Max Garcia, Robert Lee, Jr.

Garcia gave the Steers some scoring punch with 12.2 points per game to earn first-team all-district honors in one of the state’s toughest 1A districts. He also averaged 4.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 steals.

Barrett Brock, Lohn, Sr.

Brock averaged 20 points per game and 17 in district play. He was first-team all-district and led the Eagles to their first playoff appearance in 18 years.

Branson Lacy, Water Valley, Soph.

Lacy was a lockdown defender and an important part of the Wildcats’ playoff run to the regional final. He averaged 12 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals.

Eli Weatherly, Menard, Soph.

Weatherly was the Offensive MVP of District 12-1A. The Yellow Jackets’ young point guard averaged 14.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 4.7 steals and 3.8 deflections.

Jayden Payton, Menard, Jr.

Payton was the Defensive MVP of District 12-1A. He averaged 13.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.7 steals and 2 deflections.

Hutton Rogers, Richland Springs, Sr.

Rogers was named the co-Defensive MVP of District 25-1A. He was also an all-region selection who helped the Coyotes go 14-7 and finish as the runner-up in district.