City Rankings: 20 Toughest Players In Las Vegas
Let me make this clear. When I speak about toughness in the basketball sense, it has nothing to do with fighting. Basketball toughness is the ability to miss two consecutive shots, and come back and knock down the 3rd, or…
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Continue ReadingLet me make this clear. When I speak about toughness in the basketball sense, it has nothing to do with fighting. Basketball toughness is the ability to miss two consecutive shots, and come back and knock down the 3rd, or to step over and take that charge from the linebacker playing bball. Overall toughness is the ability to play through the highs and lows of the game, while staying focused on giving your team the best chance to win. In this article we take a look at the 20 toughest players in Las Vegas.
1. Davyon Rowe Davyon Rowe 6'0" | SF Basic | 2021 State NV 6’0 SF Basic 2021 (#48PHN 2021) – Easy choice here. “Dayday” will defend every position on the floor for you regardless of the size or strength of the opponent. Pound for pound the toughest player in the state.
2. Vinny Veikalas Vinny Veikalas 6'3" | SG Valley | 2021 State NV 6’3 SG Valley 2021 – Veikalas is returning to the state after a year in Colorodo. A bull who gets tough in the paint buckets.
3. Max Heinz Max Heinz 6'1" | SG Faith Lutheran | 2021 State NV 6’1 SF Faith Lutheran (#42PHN 2021) – Similar to Rowe, Heinz defends multiple positions like his life depends on it.
4. John Board John Board 6'1" | SG Basic | 2021 State NV 6’1 SG Basic 2021 (#19PHN 2021) (featured image) – Board embodies the heart and soul of the Wolves. Hard nose defender that backs down from no one.
5. Lorenzo Abellar Lorenzo Abellar 5'8" | PG Liberty | 2021 State NV 5’8 PG Liberty (#14PHN 2021) – Pitbull defender that relishes the opportunity to pick up ballhandlers full court.
6. Fernando Carmona Fernando Carmona 6'5" | C Las Vegas | 2021 State NV 6’5 PF Las Vegas 2021 (#26PHN 2021) – Bruising post that does all the dirty work necessary for his team to be successful.
7. Anthony Swift Anthony Swift 6'6" | SF Desert Pines | 2021 #189 Nation CA-S 6’6 PF Desert Pines 2021 (#5PHN 2021) – One of the fiercest competitors in the state. Brings high level energy to rim protection and defensive rebounding.
8. Frank Bartley Frank Bartley 6'0" | PG Spring Valley | 2021 State NV 6’0 PG Spring Valley 2021 (#17PHN 2021) – Just flat out tough. A basketball guy that uses his football skills.
9. Tyson Guild Tyson Guild 6'5" | PF Durango | 2021 NV 6’5 PF Durango 2021 (#40PHN 2021) – Athletic low post defender, rebounder and rim protector.
10. Demetrius Williams Demetrius Williams 6'1" | SG Liberty | 2021 State NV 6’1 SG Liberty 2021 (#75PHN 2021) – Tough on ball defender that challenges every bounce by the offensive player.
11. Nakalya Fabello Nakalya Fabello 5'10" | PG Valley | 2023 State NV 5’10 PG Valley 2023 (#13PHN 2023) – Gritty player that puts his heart into every possession.
12. Semaj Threats Semaj Threats 5'10" | PG Desert Pines | 2021 State NV 5’9 PG Desert Pines 2021 (#28PHN 2021) – Gritty on ball defender, explosive R&J athlete, and one of the better rebounding guards in the state.
13. Damion Byrd Damion Byrd 5'10" | PG Silverado | 2022 State NV 5’10 PG Slam 2022 (#10PHN 2022) – Stone faced assassin with a next play mentality.
14. DJ Thomas DJ Thomas 6'2" | PG Liberty | 2024 #19 Nation NV 5’10 PG Liberty 2024 (#2PHN 2024) – Deserves to be on this list for his mental toughness alone. Ultimate next play guy.
15. Dontrell Johnson Dontrell Johnson 6'5" | SF Trinity | 2022 State NV 6’5 PF Bonanza 2022 (#11PHN 2021) – No coach will ever walk into to a gym and question if Dontrell Johnson Dontrell Johnson 6'5" | SF Trinity | 2022 State NV plays hard.
16. Gregory Burrell Gregory Burrell 6'0" | SG Desert Pines | 2024 State NV 6’0 SG 2024 (#12PHN 2024) – Probably will be on this list as long as he plays in this state. High motor player that forces opponents to bring similar energy or lose.
17. Donte Turner Donte Turner 6'2" | SF Cimarron | 2022 State NV 6’2 SF Cimarron 2022 – Tough defender who can guard multiple positions.
18. Dominic Washington Dominic Washington 5'9" | PG Green Valley | 2022 State NV 5’8 PG Green Valley 2022 – Undersized PG that harasses ballhandlers.
19. Tylen Riley Tylen Riley 6'2" | CG Durango | 2023 State NV 6’0 SG Durango 2023 (#25PHN 2023) – Riley makes this list simply because of his willingness to compete everyday against some of the top perimeter players in the state.
20. Dominic Ervin Dominic Ervin 6'1" | SF NV 6’1 SF 2023 – Aptly nicknamed “Crash” Ervin constantly sacrifices his body for rebounds and on the defensive end.