Birmingham Region's Top Boys Basketball Players Honored

Five standout seniors named to the All-Region first team after leading their teams to success this season.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 12:55pm

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The Birmingham Region boys basketball first team was announced, honoring five senior standouts who led their teams to a combined 131 wins and 2,790 points this season. The players were selected through a process involving area coaches, staff insights, and expert opinions. Each player helped their team earn a spot in the postseason.

Why it matters

The Birmingham Region is a hotbed for high school basketball talent, and these first-team selections represent the top players in the area. Their achievements this season showcase the high level of competition and the promising futures of these student-athletes.

The details

The first-team selections include Kaleb Carson of Homewood, Jeremy Chatman of Shades Valley, Milton Jones of Fairfield, Daeshaun Morrissette of Pelham, and Jackson Sheffield of Hoover. The players averaged impressive stats, with Carson scoring 18.3 points per game, Chatman recording 17.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists, Jones scoring over 2,000 career points, Morrissette averaging 20.5 points, and Sheffield contributing 17.7 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 104 blocks.

  • The Birmingham Region Player of the Year and Breakout Player of the Year will be announced later today.
  • Second team, third team, and honorable mention players will also be posted later today.

The players

Kaleb Carson

A senior guard from Homewood High School who averaged 18.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.7 assists with 62 steals and 43 made 3-pointers. He was a second-team all-state selection in Class 6A and finished his career with 1,037 points and 101 3-pointers.

Jeremy Chatman

A senior guard from Shades Valley High School who averaged 17.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists with 71 steals and 110 made 3-pointers. He was an honorable mention all-state selection in Class 6A and was chosen for the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star team.

Milton Jones

A senior forward from Fairfield High School who averaged 17.7 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.5 assists, finishing his career with over 2,000 points. He was a first-team all-state selection in Class 4A and the class Player of the Year finalist, and was chosen for the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star team.

Daeshaun Morrissette

A senior guard from Pelham High School who averaged 20.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.8 assists with 118 steals and 73 made 3-pointers. He was a first-team all-state selection in Class 6A and was chosen for the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star team.

Jackson Sheffield

A senior forward/center from Hoover High School who signed with Vanderbilt. He averaged 17.7 points, 8.4 rebounds, 104 blocks, and 1.5 assists with 38 steals. He was a first-team all-state selection in Class 7A and the class Player of the Year finalist, and was chosen for the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star team.

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The takeaway

The Birmingham Region continues to produce elite high school basketball talent, as evidenced by the impressive accomplishments of these five first-team selections. Their individual skills and team success highlight the competitive nature of basketball in the area and the promising futures of these student-athletes.