Expectations were not high for the Brazosport Exporters after back-to-back seasons with less than 10 combined wins and a first-year head coach.
However, Brazosport finished 22-14 overall with a 10-4 mark in District 29-4A led by junior point guard Darrien Wilson, who emerged from bench player to The Facts' All-Southern Brazoria County Most Valuable Player for the 2024-2025 boys basketball season.
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