<!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">Louisiana's Best Take Center Stage: The 2026 Prep Girls Hoops Louisiana All-Expo First Team</h1> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 Prep Girls Hoops Louisiana Expo brought together an impressive collection of girls basketball talent from across the state. Prospects from different schools, regions and graduating classes entered the gym ready to compete, gain exposure and test their abilities against other talented players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From the opening drills through the final competition, the athletes played with energy and purpose. The level of competition remained high throughout the event, making the selection process for the All-Expo teams extremely challenging.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After announcing the Third Team and Second Team selections, it is time to recognize the five athletes who earned the event's highest team honors. These players separated themselves from a talented field and earned places on the <strong>2026 Prep Girls Hoops Louisiana All-Expo First Team</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2026 Louisiana All-Expo First Team</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1143964' first='Molli' last='“MJ” Thibodeaux']</strong> — Point Guard | Midland | Class of 2028</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1319174' first='Isabella' last='Cortes']</strong> — Shooting Guard/Point Guard | De La Salle | Class of 2028</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/diamon-levings/">Di'amon Levings</a> — Shooting Guard/Point Guard | Iowa | Class of 2029</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='892118' first='Paityn' last='Dean']</strong> — Shooting Guard | Lafayette Christian | Class of 2028</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='946175' first='Asia' last='Bell']</strong> — Small Forward/Power Forward | Zachary | Class of 2028</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This year's First Team features an exciting combination of backcourt skill, wing versatility and frontcourt size. Four members represent Louisiana's loaded 2028 class, while Di'Amon Levings gives the 2029 class a place among the event's highest honorees.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Louisiana Expo Most Valuable Player</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Along with earning a place on the All-Expo First Team, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1143964' first='Molli' last='“MJ” Thibodeaux']</strong> has been selected as the <strong>2026 Prep Girls Hoops Louisiana Expo Most Valuable Player</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class of 2028 point guard from Midland earned the event's highest individual honor after separating herself from a talented group of prospects. Thibodeaux's MVP selection places her at the top of this year's Louisiana Expo recognition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Louisiana Expo was about more than individual awards. It provided athletes with an opportunity to compete, display their abilities and represent their schools alongside other prospects with similar goals. Every player in attendance contributed to the competitive environment and helped make the event a success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Congratulations to <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1143964' first='Molli' last='“MJ” Thibodeaux'], [player_tooltip player_id='1319174' first='Isabella' last='Cortes'], Di'Amon Levings, [player_tooltip player_id='892118' first='Paityn' last='Dean'] and [player_tooltip player_id='946175' first='Asia' last='Bell']</strong> on earning <strong>2026 Prep Girls Hoops Louisiana All-Expo First Team honors!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A special congratulations goes to <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1143964' first='Molli' last='“MJ” Thibodeaux']</strong> on being named the <strong>2026 Prep Girls Hoops Louisiana Expo MVP!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Want complete access to our Louisiana girls basketball coverage? <strong>Subscribe to Prep Girls Hoops</strong> for prospect rankings, recruiting information, event coverage and exclusive articles highlighting talented athletes from across the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Subscribe today and stay connected with Prep Girls Hoops Louisiana as we continue highlighting the state's next generation of talent!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Did you miss my most recent article?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2026/08/the-2026-prep-girls-hoops-louisiana-all-expo-third-team/">The 2026 Prep Girls Hoops Louisiana All-Expo Third Team | Prep Girls Hoops</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2026/08/the-2026-prep-girls-hoops-louisiana-all-expo-second-team/">The 2026 Prep Girls Hoops Louisiana All-Expo Second Team | Prep Girls Hoops</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Follow me on Instagram or X: @CoachLathan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1899672,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/08/f89716d9-4b1e-463a-9c1b-740c85a0aef4.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1899672" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->