The Lafayette Journal & Courier All-Area Boys Basketball Team is selected by coaches from Greater Lafayette's Class 3A and 4A teams.
First army
hunter sisson
Junior, small forward, Benton Central
Numbers: 16.2 PPG, 6.9 RPG, 1.5 APG, 1 BPG, 47% FG, 41.5% 3-point percentage, 81% FT.
season: Sisson was outstanding again, leading the Bison in scoring and rebounding. Sisson's ability to spread the floor as a 3-point shooter with his size and athleticism in the paint led Benton Central to a 15-9 finish, but the eventual IHSAA Class 3A division champion in the first round of the playoffs. lost to West Lafayette.
ben worth
Sophomore, point guard, West Lafayette
Numbers: PPG 14.8, RPG 2.7, APG 1.7, SPG 1.8, FG 47%, 3 points 42%, FT 73%.
season: Wirth had a breakout season at West Lafayette, making it the area's top program by the end of 2024. Wirth led West Lafayette to its first IHSAA Class 3A sectional title since 2019.
king malachi
Junior, power forward, Harrison
Numbers: 17.6 PPG, 7 RPG, 3 APG, 45% FG, 81% FT, 33% 3-points
season: After primarily sitting on the bench from 2022 to 2023, King now has a chance to prove himself as a starter. His 6-foot-4 power forward highlighted his versatility. He shot from the outside, spread the floor with his playmaking, and defended at a high level. King had five double-doubles, including two 30-point games against Lafayette Jeff on December 8th and against Lebanon on February 23rd.
Jamison Ousley
Senior, Shooting Guard, Twin Lakes
Numbers: 19.9 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 2.0 APG, 1.8 SPG, 50% FG, 36% 3pt, 77% FT.
season: Ousley has developed into one of the craftiest playmakers in the area over the past few seasons. The ambidextrous point guard led Twin Lakes in scoring and led the program to the IHSAA Class 3A sectional final before losing the winning goal to West Lafayette. Ousley recorded double-doubles in 25 of 26 games and scored a career-high 41 points on February 17 against Delphi. He was named White County Player of the Year and was a first-team All-Hoosier Conference member.
Devion Penny
Junior, small forward, Lafayette Jeff
season: 14.3 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 45% FG, 74% FT.
season: Penny led Lafayette Jeff to a 13-11 record. The Bronchos started the season strong, winning 10 of 12 games, until an injury and illness to starting point guard Alonzo Clawson-Smith halted their postseason momentum. Penny remained consistent as a key shot maker and rebounder for Lafayette Jeff.
second team
alonzo clawson smith, Junior, point guard, Lafayette Jeff
13.4 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 3.7 SPG, 3.3 APG, 41% FG, 83% FT, 32% 3pts.
Benny Speaker, junior, point guard, West Lafayette
PPG 11.7, RPG 3.4, APG 2.2, SPG 1, FG 40%, 3 points 34%, FT 68%.
Alex Farley, junior, point guard, Frankfort
15.8 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 2.9 APG, 40% 3pt, 80% FT, 42% FG, 2 SPG.
Gavin Bassinger, senior, point guard, Twin Lakes
11.1 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 3.2 APG, 1.8 SPG, 43% FG, 34% 3-point, 72% FT.
Owen Surigne, junior, shooting guard, McCutcheon
12.8 PPG, 42% 3pts, 82% FT, 2.7 RPG, 1.4 APG.
Honorable mention
Michael Winchester, Benton Central; Corbin Mathews, Rensselaer Central, Ray Gibson, Harrison. Kevo St. Hilaire, West Lafayette. Michael Winchester, Benton Central. Brody Baker, McCutcheon. Corbin Matthew, Rensselaer Central; Ethan McLemore, Crawfordsville; Kai Kirby, Frankfort. Kelby Harwood, North Montgomery, Ryan Foster, Benton Central. Donovan Loudermill of West Lafayette;