School: South Oak Cliff

J'mison Morgan

What he did: "Bobo" led South Oak Cliff (23-8) to a 58-52 4A Region II championship victory against Highland Park. He also helped SOC clinch its fourth consecutive state-tournament appearance Saturday.

The stats: Morgan averaged 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4.3 blocks in three games last week. He had 15 points, 14 rebounds and four blocks and made 7 of 8 from the free throw line in Saturday's regional final against Highland Park.

Who is he? Morgan, 18, is a 6-11, 254-pound center. Morgan has signed with LSU.

He said it: "I tell myself that I have to win another state championship and get all-state again. But I know that we just have to take it step by step, level by level."

Coach said it: "Bobo is a shot-blocker and one of the best defenders I've seen or coached. I think that's what sets him apart the most. He energizes the team with what he can do in the paint."  – James Mays II

Did you know? Morgan's nickname came from his older brother, former SOC standout Ronnie Morgan Jr. J'mison's family said he had hair like Bozo the Clown as a baby, but Ronnie couldn't say Bozo, only Bobo. ... Morgan first dunked in the seventh grade. "I'd tried it in practice, so I thought I'd try it in the game. It went in, and everybody stormed the court," he said.