2025-26 Boys All-Roundball Team

The league tiles have been settled, the state champions crowned, and the individual postseason awards are being announced.

Having spent the past five months closely following 11 area teams on both sides of the Ohio River, Tri-State Sports Page has studied the teams and the players throughout the season and now it’s time to announce the TSSP All-Roundball teams.

While there were some good teams and even a few great teams, the all-star selections are about individual success within the team concept.

The selections allow for only a maximum of two players from one team since this is about individuals. However, there is one wild card selection courtesy of Bella — our company mascot and occasionally game pawgnosticator — but that individual must meet the high standards of all the selections.

Here are the 2025-26 season postseason individual award winners:

Ryder Burgess | Russell | Point Guard | Sophomore

Burgess was a key part of the Red Devils success this season, as he led team in scoring. Ryder's success helped Russell win it's first district championship in 4 years and finish as semifinalist in the 16th Region tournament. Burgess was also selected to the 16th Region tournament team and named 1st team on the All-Eastern Kentucky Conference team.

Bronx Carpenter | Symmes Valley | Point Guard | Sophomore

Bronx has the special distinction of being one two players selected to both our All-Gridiron and All-Roundball teams. The sophomore standout was the Vikings' top scorer this season and made contributions in all phases of the game. Carpenter was also a special mention All-Ohio for Division 6 and first team Southeast Ohio Division 6 all-district selection.

Tyler Cordial | Russell | Center | Senior

Even though Tyler comes in as our lone center for either the boys and girls teams, he rightfully earned his spot. The senior was a key force in the paint all season as he was second in scoring and pulled down nearly 8 rebounds a night Cordial's presence helped Russell to a district championship and a semifinal finish in the 16th Region Tournament. He was also selected to the 16th Region team and named to the All-Eastern Kentucky Conference first team.

Cliff Fransen | Fairland | Point Guard | Senior

Fransen proved to be a key figure to the Dragons success this season, leading the team in scoring and helping to give his team a berth into the district semifinals. A key highlight for the senior guard came against Portsmouth, when Fransen netted a career-high 37 points. Cliff's efforts earned him a spot on the Southeast Ohio Division 5 all-district second team.

Maddox Kazee | Chesapeake | Point Guard | Junior

Maddox was a major piece to the Panthers stacked backcourt this season. The junior guard eclipsed the 1,000 point mark earlier in the year and helped propel his team to a Division 5 district runner-up finish. Kazee also earned a spot on the Division 5 All-Ohio 2nd team and a first team Southeast Ohio Division 5 all-district selection.

Jon Knapp | Green | Point Guard | Senior

Knapp was a key piece to the Bobcats success this season, as he could score, rebound and pile up assists in their transition game. The Rio Grande RedStorm baseball commit was also named the SOC-1 player of the year. Jon's efforts earned him a spot on the 3rd team of the Division 7 All-Ohio team and a first team Southeast Ohio Division 7 All-District selection

Ashton Layne | Ironton | Power Forward | Junior

The junior standout was the main catalyst to Ironton's success this winter, scoring at will from inside and controlling the glass in rebounding. Ashton played a pivotal role in Ironton's run to winning their first-ever OVC title and a finish as Division 5 regional runners-up. Layne was also named a 1st team selection to the Division 5 All-Ohio Teams and voted Southeast Ohio Division 5 all-district player of the year.

Maddix Markel | Ironton | Power Forward | Senior

Markel proved to be a critical playmaker down the stretch in the regular season and into the tournament for the Tigers. The senior's efforts down in the paint and on the score sheet helped Ironton win its first-ever OVC title and finish Division 5 regional runners-up. Markel was also tabbed to the second team of the Southeast Ohio Division 5 All-District team.

Landon McGraw | Wheelersburg | Forward | Senior

McGraw was a key fixture to the Pirates' success this season, whether it was playing physical down in the low block or stepping outside to shoot from the perimeter. The senior's success helped Wheelersburg finish as co-champions of the SOC-3 and District runners-up in Division 5. Landon also earned a 2nd team spot on the Southeast Ohio Division 5 All-District team.

Kaiden Perkins | Chesapeake | Point Guard | Senior

Perkins helped give the Panthers a solid backcourt on both ends of the floor. Kaiden was able to manage being point guard, a top scorer and a key part of applying pressure to opposing guards. The senior also eclipsed the 1,000 point milestone and was named to the second team Southeast Ohio Division 5 All-District team.

Braylon Rucker | Wheelersburg | Point Guard | Senior

Braylon played a key role in the Pirates successful season, as he helped his team finish as co-champions of the SOC-3 and a Division 5 district runners-up finish. The senior guard also hit the 1,000 point scoring milestone this season. Rucker also earned Division 5 All-Ohio special mention selection and was given 1st team Southeast Ohio Division 5 All-District honors.

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