Severn captured its second-consecutive title behind a dominant Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association B Conference season. Meade boys basketball ventured deep into the postseason, winning 21-straight games before falling in the Class 4A state semifinal to eventual state champ, Laurel.
Old Mill, South River and Southern also made historical runs: the Patriots reached their first state semifinal since 2018, while South River claimed its first region title in program history and Southern captured its first since 1996. North County also took a massive step forward in the county, reaching its first county championship.
Here are the 2024-25 boys basketball All-County teams:
All-County first team
Nash Avery, North County, freshman, forward
With an average of 16.4 points and 11.1 rebounds per game, the 6-foot-9 freshman helped turn the Knights program around, leading them to their first county championship appearance.
“Nash Avery is the type of player you want to build a team around: tough, coachable, high character, high basketball IQ and not afraid to put in the work,” coach Trumaine Johnson said. “There were many days our coaching staff forgot he is just a freshman because he plays with such tenacity, an ultimate gym rat, with the poise of a senior.”
Braxton Bogard, Spalding, freshman, forward
The 6-foot-8 power forward, who has already received an offer from Ole Miss, averaged 12.8 points per game and 8.3 rebounds for the MIAA A Conference semifinalists in his debut season. The freshman amassed 383 points and shot 59% from field goal range and 70% from the free throw line.
“Being a freshman, Braxton showed growth in all aspects of the game,” coach Josh Pratt said.
Braedon Buchanan, Glen Burnie, senior, forward/center
The 6-foot-6 senior, who earned the MVP title for the North in the 34th Annual Anne Arundel County Senior All-Star Basketball Classic, averaged 18.3 points per game and 11.3 rebounds. He led the Gophers past county runner-up North County to the Class 4A East Region I final.
“Braedon was our leader on the floor. It was fun to watch him grow and improve each year in the program,” coach Mike Rudd said. “He has a bright future in whatever he wants to pursue in life.”
Eli Croskey, Annapolis Area Christian School, senior, guard
The 5-foot-11 point guard totaled 408 points, averaging 18.5 points per game for the MIAA B Conference semifinalists.
“Eli Croskey is easily one of the best players to come through AACS,” coach Doug Scheidt said. “More than that, he is one of the best young men at a school with great young men. We will miss Eli more as a person than we will as a player.”
Jaden McDuffie, South River, junior, guard
Before his injury on Jan. 22, McDuffie led the county in scoring and ended up finishing with 17 points per game for the 3A state quarterfinalists. The 6-foot-3 junior also averaged 10.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 3.2 steals, tallying 62 deflections and 70 steals.
“Jaden is a special player who has the ability to change the game on both ends of the court,” coach Darren Hall said. “He hasn’t even scratched his potential and I can’t wait to see him do even bigger things next season.”
TJ Moultrie, Spalding, junior, guard
The 6-foot-3 combo guard garnered a team-high 413 point total, averaging per game 13.3 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists. He also hit 79% of his free throw attempts.
“TJ has steadily grown in his leadership and willingness to do whatever it takes to win and put the team first,” Pratt said.
Brian Poore, Old Mill senior guard
The 6-foot senior led the Patriots in scoring with an average of 19.5 points per game as well as 4.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists and 3.5 steals. He netted his single-game season high against River Hill on Feb. 19 (34 points).
“Brian was very consistent all year and an excellent leader of our team,” coach Greg Smith said. “Not only was he our leading scorer, but he was very good on the defensive end, too. He was the ultimate team player and got his teammates involved.”
Jacob Randall, Severn, senior, guard/forward
The versatile 6-foot-3 swingman could’ve eyed a historic season before suffering a hamstring injury on Jan. 10, which kept him sidelined for 10 games. Nonetheless, the University of Chicago commit roared back, dropping 16 points in the MIAA B Conference title game to be named the MVP. He averaged a team-high 14.9 points per game and 6.6 rebounds. He also eclipsed 1,000 points this winter.
“In my eyes, Jacob is one of the most prominent Swiss Army Knife players in the region,” coach Mike Glasby said. “He impacts winning on both ends of the floor and throughout his career has placed pressure on teams with his defensive capabilities and his offensive ability to get downhill, play vertically and shoot from a distance. He’s an incredible leader and it showed in major moments throughout the season.”
Ashton Turman, Meade, senior, guard
The Mar. 3-Mar. 9 Capital Gazette Athlete of the Week averaged 13 points per game for the county champions, leading his team in 3-pointers (44) and in his free throw shooting, tallying 80%. He also averaged 3.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists.
“Ashton had an unbelievable four-year career at Meade, winning both JV and varsity county championships,” coach Mike Glick said. “He’s been instrumental in our past two region championships. I couldn’t be prouder of his development through the season. He really put the work in and rapidly improved, especially in shooting the basketball.”
All-County second team
Darrian Carter, Annapolis senior forward
Kam Carter, Spalding junior guard
Bryce Daugherty, Old Mill junior guard
Jamie Finn, South River junior guard
Jonah Hall, South River junior guard
Sean Harvey, Severn junior forward/guard
Ethan Sheffey, Southern senior guard
Titus Simeona, Northeast senior guard
Carlo Pineda, Jr., North County junior forward
Javeon Reed, Arundel senior guard
Honorable mentions
AACS: Kendrick Tche-Tafon, junior forward. Archbishop Spalding: Colt Busse, junior guard. Arundel: Ellis Johnson, freshman guard. Broadneck: Liam Sabo, freshman forward. Glen Burnie: Chris Maddox, junior guard. Meade: Arouna Soumaoro, junior forward. North County: Kevin Burks, junior forward. Severn: Daniel Growney, senior guard. Southern: Daniel Lewis, sophomore guard. St. Mary’s: James DiBitetto, sophomore center.
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