Top 25 Players Regardless of Class: 2021 – 2024
Let’s take a look at the top players in Nevada regardless of class. This list excludes the class of 2020 and includes the class of 2024. (1) Jaden Hardy Jaden Hardy 6'4" | CG Coronado | 2021 State #4 Nation…
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Continue ReadingLet’s take a look at the top players in Nevada regardless of class. This list excludes the class of 2020 and includes the class of 2024.
(1) Jaden Hardy Jaden Hardy 6'4" | CG Coronado | 2021 State #4 Nation NV 6’4 PG Coronado 2021 (#1PHN 2021) (featured image) – Clear cut #1 in the class and one of the top players in the nation.
(2) Zaon Collins Zaon Collins 6'0" | PG Bishop Gorman | 2021 #37 Nation NV 6’0 PG Bishop Gorman 2021 (#2PHN 2021) – Easy choice for number 2. Was one of the best players on the 9-time defending state champs this year.
(3) Will McClendon Will McClendon 6'4" | SG Bishop Gorman | 2021 State #42 Nation NV 6’4 SG Bishop Gorman 2021 (#3PHN 2021) – Big shot maker, the UCLA commit easy choice here McClendon and Collins will form one of the top 1-2 punches in the nation next year.
(4) Glenn Taylor Glenn Taylor 6'5" | SF AZ Compass Prep | 2021 State #162 Nation AZ 6’5 SF Cheyenne 2021 (#4PHN 2021) – In a lot of years, Taylor would be the top player in the state. The class of 2021 is just so loaded though. High Major guy that has a chance to have a special college career.
(5) Milos Uzan Milos Uzan 6'4" | PG Dream City Christian | 2022 State #60 Nation AZ 6’3 PG Desert Pines 2022 (#1PHN 2022) – Uzan breaks up the c/o 2021 logjam. Special passer that was the leader for the state’s runner up as a sophomore.
(6) Joshua Jefferson Joshua Jefferson 6'8" | PF Liberty | 2022 State #158 Nation NV 6’6 PF Liberty 2022 (#3PHN 2022) – A tremendously talented low post scorer that is starting to develop into a clear high major player.
(7) Jaden Westwood Jaden Westwood 6'1" | CG Piute | 2022 UT 6’9 PF Coronado 2022 (#2PHN 2022) – Rim protector with sweet feet. I will be going back and forth between Kholer and Jaxon perhaps for the rest of their careers.
(8) Anthony Swift Anthony Swift 6'6" | SF Desert Pines | 2021 #189 Nation CA-S 6’6 SF Desert Pines 2021 (#5PHN 2021) – High motor, high effort player that protects the rim and can give you low post and transition scoring.
(9) Keshon Gilbert Keshon Gilbert 6'2" | PG Durango | 2020 #188 Nation MO 6’2 PG Durango 2021 (#6PHN 2021) – Pure PG with a slick handle
(10) Ethan Speaker Ethan Speaker 6'6" | SF Boulder City | 2021 State NV 6’6 SF Boulder City 2021 (#7PHN 2021) – The Boulder Bomber cracks the top 10. State’s leading scorer this past season.
(11) Sebastian Mack Sebastian Mack 6'4" | CG Coronado | 2023 State #58 Nation NV 6’1 SG Durango 2023 (#1PHN 2023) – The mercurial freshmen has proved he is one of the best players in the state. I’ll never forget the night Sebastian Mack Sebastian Mack 6'4" | CG Coronado | 2023 State #58 Nation NV went 8 for 8 to eliminate Coronado.
(12) Dayshawn Wiley Dayshawn Wiley 6'4" | SG Desert Pines | 2021 State NV 6’3 SF Desert Pines 2021 (#8PHN 2021) – Good two-way R&J athlete that was a big player for DP this year.
(13) Azavier Johnson Azavier Johnson 6'4" | CG Faith Lutheran | 2021 State NV 6’4 PG Faith Lutheran 2021 (#9PHN 2021) – Versatile pass first backcourt player.
(14) Jonathan Braggs Jonathan Braggs 6'3" | SG Bishop Gorman | 2021 State NV 6’3 SF Bishop Gorman 2021 (#10PHN 2021) – Power wing guard that can shoot it from 3.
(15) Taj DeGourville 6’2 SG undecided 2024 – The highly anticipated incoming freshmen should be able to produce right away no matter where he goes next season.
(16) Cameron Kimble Cameron Kimble 6'4" | SG Clark | 2021 State NV 6’4 SG Clark 2021 (#11PHN 2021) – Smooth scorer. It was a struggle for Clark this season as they dealt with several issues, however, Kimble was the one constant.
(17) Kobe Stroughter Kobe Stroughter 6'1" | PG Nevada Prep | 2021 State NV 6’1 PG Liberty 2021 (#12PHN 2021) – Good finisher, who shoots it well from 3.
(18) DJ Thomas 5’9 PG undecided 2024 – The young Cerebral floor general cracks the top 20 before he ever steps on the floor for his high school season.
(19) Marcus Fizer Jr Marcus Fizer Jr 6'6" | SG Phhoenix Prep | 2024 State AZ 6’4 SG Silverado 2023 (#2PHN 2023) – Could be a stretch as Fizer was hurt toward the end of the season, however when healthy he is a true wing sniper.
(20) Osiris Grady 6’7 PG Silverado 2023 (#3PHN 2023) – Teammate of Fizer’s at Silverado. Runs the floor well and can impact the game with his rebounding. Projects out as a high major if he continues to develop.
(21) Drake Booker Drake Booker 6'2" | PG Foothills | 2021 State NV 6’2 PG Foothill 2021 (#13PHN 2021) – Shify athletic PG. Could make a case for being higher.
(22) Tavionte Jackson Tavionte Jackson 6'1" | PG Las Vegas | 2022 NV 6’1 PG Las Vegas 2022 (#6PHN 2022) – Jumps a few players in his own class, but after the season he’s had and what I’ve seen from him in the few games this Spring he clearly deserves this spot.
(23) Lorenzo Abellar Lorenzo Abellar 5'8" | PG Liberty | 2021 State NV 5’8 PG Liberty 2021 (#14PHN 2021) – Hard-nosed Pitbull defender for Liberty.
(24) Jan Madi Ngock Jan Madi Ngock 6'6" | PF Trinity | 2021 State NV 6’6 PG Trinity 2021 (#15PHN 2021) – Good P&R big man with quick first jump.
(25) Frank Bartley Frank Bartley 6'0" | PG Spring Valley | 2021 State NV 6’0 PG Spring Valley 2021 (#16PHN 2021) – Explosive PG that plays the game with a competitive chip on his shoulder.