Introducing the 2024-25 News-Sun Boys Basketball All-Area Team

Jaxson Davis, who led Warren to the Class 4A state championship game, headlines the team.

FIRST TEAM

Aidan Bardic, Stevenson, senior, guard: Averaged 14.6 points, 6.5 assists and 1.8 steals. Conference player of the year, Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Class 4A all-state third team. Winona State recruit.

Jaxson Davis, Warren, sophomore, guard: Averaged 19.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 2.8 steals for 4A state runner-up. All-conference, IBCA 4A all-state first team.

Xavi Granville, Waukegan, senior, guard: Averaged 17.9 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals for 4A sectional finalist. All-conference, IBCA 4A all-state special mention.

Jake Pollack, Deerfield, junior, forward: Averaged 18.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 blocks for 3A sectional finalist. All-conference, IBCA 3A all-state second team.

Hudson Scroggins, Lake Forest, senior, forward: Averaged 16.0 points and 7.5 rebounds. All-conference, IBCA 3A all-state third team.

SECOND TEAM

Jayden Hunt, Grayslake North, senior, guard: Averaged 15.0 points, 5.0 assists and 2.0 steals. All-conference.

Chris Jaimes, Grayslake Central, senior, forward: Averaged 16.0 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.3 blocks. Conference player of the year, IBCA 3A all-state special mention.

Simon Moschin, Highland Park, senior, guard: Averaged 20.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 3.0 steals. Became team’s all-time leading scorer. All-conference.

Atticus Richmond, Stevenson, senior, center: Averaged 10.5 points, 9.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists. All-conference.

Bryce Wegrzyn, Libertyville, junior, forward: Averaged 19.2 points and 9.3 rebounds. All-conference.

Libertyville’s Bryce Wegrzyn (32) shoots the ball over Waukegan’s Yashir “DJ” Cole (24) during a North Suburban Conference game in Libertyville on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2024. (Mark Ukena / News-Sun)

HONORABLE MENTION

Steve Reaven is a freelance reporter.

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