5A All-Idaho girls basketball team: The 10 best players from Idaho’s toughest class
Note: The All-Idaho teams are chosen by each classification’s coaches. The Idaho Statesman hosts the voting process and publishes the results.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: NAYA OJUKWU, MOUNTAIN VIEW
Why she is player of the year: The 6-foot junior forward dominated the paint like no one else with her strength, athleticism and soft hands. She led the Mavs to another state title while averaging 24.2 points, 10.2 rebounds and 1.8 blocks, breaking the 5A state tournament scoring record with 87 points (29 per game).
Coach’s comment: “Naya is extremely strong and very difficult to stop inside the key. Her ability to time and block shots is remarkable,” Mountain View coach Connie Skogrand said.
What others are saying: “Naya is the best athlete Idaho has seen in a long time. Her pure strength and nose for the ball make her unstoppable,” Coeur d’Alene coach Nicole Symons said.
What’s next: Ojukwu is weighing a host of Division I offers.
TRINITY SLOCUM, MOUNTAIN VIEW
A four-year starter, the Hawaii signee and 5-8 point guard ended her career with back-to-back state titles and set a program record with 6.1 assists per game. She also averaged 12.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.2 steals to finish with an 87-13 career record.
JALEESA LAWRENCE, MERIDIAN
The 6-foot senior guard led the Warriors in points (18.6), rebounds (9.1) and steals (3.1) as a weapon in all facets of the game. The 5A SIC Player of the Year sports a 4.0 GPA and often served as a coach on the floor while drawing all the defensive attention.
LAUREN DAVENPORT, THUNDER RIDGE
The Boston University signee defended all five positions and posed a threat off the dribble, in the open court or behind the 3-point line. She averaged 12.2 points to lead the first East Idaho team to the 5A state final since 1995.
ALLISON ROSS, BOISE
The 5-7 point guard led the Brave to the state consolation title. The Hawaii Pacific signee averaged 11.4 points, 3.6 steals and 2.6 steals with her mix of basketball IQ, hard-nosed defense, competitive fire and a knack for big-time shots.
COACH OF THE YEAR: JEREMY SPENCER, THUNDER RIDGE
He led the third-year program to a surprise run to the 5A state championship game.
SECOND TEAM
| Player | School | Height | Year | Position | Stats |
| Aspen Caldwell | Thunder Ridge | 5-6 | Sophomore | Point guard | 10.5 ppg, 5.0 reb, 2.2 stl |
| Tylie Jones | Rigby | 6-0 | Senior | Wing | 14.4 ppg, 6.6 reb, 3.1 ast |
| Brooklyn Rewers | Lake City | 6-4 | Senior | Center | 17.7 ppg, 9.2 reb, 3.8 blk |
| Skylar Burke | Coeur d’Alene | 5-8 | Junior | Guard | 15.4 ppg, 8.6 reb, 3.3 stl |
| Madison Symons | Coeur d’Alene | 6-0 | Sophomore | Forward | 13.5 ppg, 11.3 reb, 4.6 ast |
This story was originally published March 25, 2021 at 12:00 PM.
