The 94th All-State boys' basketball team has arrived, and it's a star-studded lineup that showcases the incredible depth of talent across Illinois. Headlining this year's squad is Jaxson Davis of Warren, who earns the prestigious Player of the Year honor for the second consecutive season. The dynamic guard was a force for the 30-win Blue Devils, posting an impressive stat line of 23.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 3.5 steals per game.
Davis wasn't alone in putting up eye-popping numbers. The Tennessee-bound guard from Whitney Young stepped up big time for an inexperienced team, delivering a jaw-dropping 36 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists per game. Meanwhile, Grand Valley State landed a gem in Cocroft, who lit up the scoreboard with 20.3 points, 3.8 assists, and 3.3 rebounds per game for the 36-win Knights.
The list of standout performers runs deep. Danforth, headed to North Dakota State, was a model of consistency for the 27-9 Knights, averaging 20.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and three assists. Kelly proved why he's one of the top prospects in the state, stuffing the stat sheet with 20 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and two steals per game for the Warriors. The Illinois commit continued his rapid development, building on a strong sophomore campaign with 22 points and seven rebounds per game for the 29-win Raiders.
Laye was the driving force behind the Commandos' Class 1A state championship, leading the charge with 17 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and three steals per game. The Illinois-bound Martin was a marksman from beyond the arc, knocking down 118 three-pointers at a 45 percent clip while averaging 19 points. Pettigrew, another top national prospect in the 2028 class, powered the Raiders to a 24-8 record with 21 points, five rebounds, and three assists per game.
Porter capped off an impressive career in style, averaging 18 points and seven rebounds for the Class 4A third-place finishers before heading to Toledo. Smith-Holley represented the top sophomores in Illinois, putting up 21.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 2.1 steals per game. White, back on the market after decommitting from Penn State, dominated en route to a Class 3A state title, averaging 19.6 points, 13 rebounds, and three blocks.
Williams is among the top available seniors in the state after leading the 29-2 Kays with 26 points, six rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two blocks per game. Woo was a steady presence alongside Porter for the Rams and will take his game to Brown after averaging 17 points. The Eastern Illinois-bound Wright helped the Redwings finish second in Class 4A with 13.7 points, 5.3 assists, and three rebounds per game. Bolte, headed to Yale, anchored another successful season for the 31-win Wolfpack with 16.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 2.7 assists. Rounding out the top performers, the Generals' scoring leader is off to Rend Lake College after averaging 18.4 points per game.