Vicksburg High senior guard Malik Franklin is the 2023 Vicksburg Post boys basketball Player of the Year. Franklin was also named Mr. Basketball for Class 5A by the MHSAA and averaged 15 points per game this season. (Ernest Bowker/The Vicksburg Post)

Tyler Henderson Vicksburg, Jr. Sixth man came off the bench to average 11 points and 6 rebounds per game for the MHSAA Region 4-5A regular-season champs

Jaylin Jackson Vicksburg, Jr. Third member of Gators’ great backcourt averaged 7.0 points and 2.0 steals per game

Will Keen St. Aloysius, Sr. Three-year starter was a solid scorer and rebounder for the Flashes

Ty Mack Porter’s Chapel, Jr. Tough inside player put up 15.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.1 steals and 2.1 assists for the Eagles

Garrett Orgas-Fisher Warren Central, Jr. Strong presence in the post filled up the stat sheet with 9.7 points, 8.5 rebounds and 4.4 blocks per game

Noah Porter Porter’s Chapel, Jr. Porter’s Chapel’s point guard averaged 12.8 points and 4.0 assists per game ... good all-around player also had 2.8 steals and 3.8 rebounds per game

Lawson Selby Porter’s Chapel, Sr. MAIS All-Star led Porter’s Chapel with 18.8 points and 8.8 rebounds per game ... also averaged 1.8 assists and 1.6 steals

Lazaveon Sylvester Warren Central, Jr. Made a big impact in his first season with the Vikings by averaging 13.1 points and 6.2 rebounds per game

Gaylon Turner Warren Central, Jr. Vikings’ leading scorer dropped 17.1 points per game on opponents ... also averaged 5.0 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 2.1 steals per game

Davian Williams Vicksburg, Jr. Mississippi all-star led the Gators in scoring at 17 points per game ... outstanding guard also averaged 5.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 3.0 steals per game