City Rankings: 25 Best Ballhandlers in Las Vegas
I truly believe the ability to get anywhere on the floor with the dribble is one of the most important skills a player can have. Being creative off the bounce, quick COD’s, and the ability to start and stop on…
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Continue ReadingI truly believe the ability to get anywhere on the floor with the dribble is one of the most important skills a player can have. Being creative off the bounce, quick COD’s, and the ability to start and stop on a dime are all traits of solid ballhandlers. In this article, PH takes a look at the top 25 Ballhandlers in Las Vegas.
1. Keshon Gilbert Keshon Gilbert 6'2" | PG Durango | 2020 #188 Nation MO 6’3 PG Durango 2021 (#6PHN 2021) – UNLV commit. Slick handle, gets anywhere he wants on the floor.
2. Jaden Hardy Jaden Hardy 6'4" | CG Coronado | 2021 State #4 Nation NV 6’5 PG Coronado 2021 (#1PHN 2021) – Crazy COD ability. Easily creates space going any direction with the dribble.
3. Milos Uzan Milos Uzan 6'4" | PG Dream City Christian | 2022 State #60 Nation AZ 6’3 PG Desert Pines 2022 (#1PHN 2022) – Textbook handles, can make any COD look effortless.
4. Zaon Collins Zaon Collins 6'0" | PG Bishop Gorman | 2021 #37 Nation NV 6’0 PG Bishop Gorman 2021 (#2PHN 2021) – Fastest player end to end with the ball in his hands in the state.
5. Kobe Stroughter Kobe Stroughter 6'1" | PG Nevada Prep | 2021 State NV 6’1 PG Liberty 2021 (#12PHN 2021) – Lethal lefty, that breaks ankles with his hesitations and COD’s.
6. DJ Thomas 5’10 PG undecided 2024 (featured image) – Uses the dribble as a weapon. Great in and out move. Deceptively changes heights and speeds off the bounce.
7. Drake Booker Drake Booker 6'2" | PG Foothills | 2021 State NV 6’2 PG Foothill 2021 (#13PHN 2021) – Ankle breaker that’s lightning-quick with the ball in his hands.
8. Tavionte Jackson Tavionte Jackson 6'1" | PG Las Vegas | 2022 NV 6’1 PG Las Vegas 2022 (#6PHN 2022) – Nothing flashy just efficient. Uses the bounce as a tool to get anywhere he wants on the floor.
9. Jake Bevacqua Jake Bevacqua 5'10" | PG The Meadows School | 2023 State NV 5’10 PG The Meadows School (#9PHN 2023) – Best hesitation head-fake move in the business.
10. Damion Byrd Damion Byrd 5'10" | PG Silverado | 2022 State NV 5’10 PG Silverado 2022 (#7PHN 2022) – Fundamental ballhandler, that can protect to initiate an entry or blow-by to collapse the defense.
11. Elijah Burney Elijah Burney 6'1" | PG Centennial | 2023 State NV 5’9 PG Centennial 2023 (#16PHN 2023) – Mixes blow-by ability with good stop and start moves.
12. Jaycob McBath Jaycob McBath 6'0" | PG Skyline Prep | 2022 State AZ 6’0 PG Desert Valley Prep 2021 (#18PHN 2021) – Efficient handle. Ochastrates P&R basketball well off the bounce.
13. Javi Mesa Javi Mesa 5'10" | PG Foothill | 2021 State NV 5’8 PG Basic 2021 (#61PHN 2021) – Quick COD ability. Capable of breaking down defenders in iso situations.
14. Glenn Taylor Glenn Taylor 6'5" | SF AZ Compass Prep | 2021 State #162 Nation AZ 6’4 SF Cheyenne 2021 (#4PHN 2021) – Point forward type handles. Facilitates with his head up while protecting the ball.
15. Alijah Adem 6’0 PG Durango 2024 – Creates space with the ball going forward and laterally.
16. Jordan Morency Jordan Morency 6'4" | PG Bishop Manogue | 2023 State NV 6’2 PG Silverado 2023 (#6PHN 2021) – Flashy handle with almost all of the COD’s at his disposal.
17. Craig Comanche Craig Comanche 6'1" | CG Cheyenne | 2021 State NV 6’1 PG Centennial 2021 (#33PHN 2021) – Bully with the basketball. Best spin move COD in the city.
18. Jaylen Berry Jaylen Berry 6'2" | PG Basic | 2021 State NV 6’2 PG Basic 2021 (#19PHN 2021) Good ball speed. Has blow-by ability and strong crossover COD.
19. Emanuel Austin Emanuel Austin 6'0" | SG Legacy | 2021 CA-S 6’0 SG Legacy 2021 (#21PHN 2021) – Perhaps the best crossover COD in the city.
20. Niko Canencia Niko Canencia 5'7" | PG Legacy | 2023 State NV 5’7 PG Legacy 2023 (#15PHN 2023) – Absolute blur with the ball that can stop on a dime.
21. Sebastian Mack Sebastian Mack 6'4" | CG Coronado | 2023 State #58 Nation NV 6’1 SG Durango 2023 (#1PHN 2023) – Such a shooting threat that defenders are forced to close hard. Good at using two bounces or less to create shooting space.
22. Jamir Stephens Jamir Stephens 6'1" | CG Desert Pines | 2022 State NV 6’1 PG Desert Pines 2022 (#11PHN 2022) – Has good ball speed going in both directions.
23. Cameron Kimble Cameron Kimble 6'4" | SG Clark | 2021 State NV 6’4 SG Clark 2021 (#11PHN 2021) – Terrific in iso situations. Easily separates from defenders to create space for jumpers.
24. Jacques Williams Jr Jacques Williams Jr 5'9" | PG Arbor View | 2022 NV 5’10 PG Arbor View 2022 (#40PHN 2022) – Plays with good ball pace. Uses a combination of hesitations and COD’s.
25. Michael Socorro 5’8 PG Sierra Vista 2022 – Good crossover COD. Passes well off the bounce.