Updated Nevada Rankings: Top 5 Questions
The updated PrepHoops Nevada Rankings will be released Tuesday, October 5th. These will be the most extensive rankings to date and feature the unveiling of the brand new class of 2025 rankings! With just a short time remaining before the…
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Continue ReadingThe updated PrepHoops Nevada Rankings will be released Tuesday, October 5th. These will be the most extensive rankings to date and feature the unveiling of the brand new class of 2025 rankings! With just a short time remaining before the release, only a few questions are left to answer.
Question #1: Will the number 1 players change?
There could be some shake-up at the top. The class of 2022 receives a transfer in from Texas Tech commit Richard “Pop” “Pop” Isaacs. One of the top PGs in the country is definitely capable of taking over the top spot in the class. The class of 2023 sees rising wing Osiris Grady Osiris Grady 6'7" | PF Coronado | 2023 #195 Nation UT , who currently holds 12 offers, challenging Sebastian Mack Sebastian Mack 6'4" | CG Coronado | 2023 State #58 Nation NV for the top spot. The class of 2024 is perhaps the most competitive, with several players enjoying success on the EYBL circuit this summer including current #1 DJ Thomas DJ Thomas 6'2" | PG Liberty | 2024 #19 Nation NV , along with Vegas Elite standouts, Taj DeGourville Taj DeGourville 6'4" | SF Red Rock Academy | 2024 State #203 Nation NV , John Mobley Jr John Mobley Jr 6'0" | PG Wasatch Academy | 2024 State #55 Nation UT , and Ryder Elisaldez Ryder Elisaldez 6'1" | CG Bishop Gorman | 2024 State NV .
Question #2: Who will grab the top spot in 2025?
The class of 2025 is absolutely loaded and features a ton of talented prospects, Headlined, by Durango freshmen, Mason Brown Mason Brown 6'1" | PG Durango | 2025 CA-S , and Jevon Yapi Jevon Yapi 6'2" | PG Red Rock Academy | 2025 State #379 Nation NV , add in Bishop Gorman standout Chris Nwuli Chris Nwuli 6'7" | SF Wasatch Academy | 2025 State #38 Nation UT , and the class is as deep as any in the state. WIth them being the last class unveiled, there’s still plenty of time to see some moving and shaking at the top.
Question #3: Who will be some of the biggest stock risers?
Look for guys like Christian Martin Christian Martin 6'2" | SG Sierra Vista | 2022 State NV from Sierra Vista, Chase Jackson Chase Jackson 6'8" | C Centennial | 2023 State NV from Centennial, and Kollin Ngo Kollin Ngo 6'2" | CG Silverado | 2023 State NV to make moves up in the rankings.
Question #4: Who are some of the top newcomers?
It’s a banner year for transfer players. In addition to the aforementioned Isaacs, the state welcomes several big-time newcomers, including, Arizona State Champion Tayan Thompson Tayan Thompson 6'4" | SF Cimarron | 2022 State NV for Cimarron, Radford Commit Kenyon Giles Kenyon Giles 5'10" | PG Silverado | 2022 State NV from Silverado, and New York transfer Antonio Choi Antonio Choi 6'8" | SF Democracy Prep | 2023 NV for Democracy Prep.
Question #5: Will small school players be featured in the rankings?
2021 – 22 is a banner year for small school talent. The aforementioned Choi will be playing for 2A Democracy Prep, Elko star Michael Klekas Michael Klekas 6'3" | SF Elko | 2022 State NV is a top 10 player playing for a 3A school and Meadows standout Jake Bevacqua Jake Bevacqua 5'10" | PG The Meadows School | 2023 State NV will be suiting up for a 2A squad.