This season's All-South Metro Basketball Team celebrates standout high school athletes, highlighting players and coaches who excelled throughout 2025-26. Hoover's Khloe Ford and Homewood's Kaleb Carson were named Players of the Year, while Scott Ware and Lorie Kerley earned Coach of the Year honors for their leadership. The team features impressive talents, including those contributing to state finals and significant playoff runs.

By the Numbers
  • Khloe Ford averaged 18 points and 9 rebounds per game, leading Hoover鈥檚 girls to a state championship.
  • Drew Mears topped the boys鈥� scoring leaderboard with 22 points per game, a record across three consecutive years.
State of Play
  • Hoover's boys ended their three-year championship streak but reached the state finals with a new lineup.
  • Briarwood's girls made their first final four appearance since 2001 under Coach Lorie Kerley.
What's Next

With many top players graduating, attention will shift to emerging stars and teams poised for success in the upcoming season. The performance of underclassmen during the next season could reshape competitive dynamics in the league.

Bottom Line

The All-South Metro Basketball Team exemplifies the talent and coaching excellence in high school basketball, signaling a bright future for these athletes and their respective programs.