Midseason Report: Top Duos
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The season is in full swing and has already had a ton of fabulous performances. The storyline this year seems like it’s shaping up to be the year of the superstar, with several players putting together impressive individual numbers. However,…
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Continue ReadingThe season is in full swing and has already had a ton of fabulous performances. The storyline this year seems like it’s shaping up to be the year of the superstar, with several players putting together impressive individual numbers. However, as we all know basketball is a team game. Several duos have found cohesion, allowing for each of them to have individual success, without sacrificing team wins. In this article, we take a look at the top Duos in the state.
Sylis Gray Sylis Gray 6'3" | SG Bonanza | 2022 State NV | Karson Roberts Karson Roberts 5'10" | PG Bonanza | 2023 State NV | Bonanza (featured image) – Bonanza is #1 and still undefeated against 4A competition, Gray and Roberts are a big part of the reason why. Roberts, who is a POY candidate has brilliantly led his squad, while Gray is one of the top 1 v 1 scorers in the state. Their combined 34 points per game is one of the highest totals of any duo in the state.
Joshua Jefferson Joshua Jefferson 6'8" | PF Liberty | 2022 State #158 Nation NV | DJ Thomas DJ Thomas 6'2" | PG Liberty | 2024 #19 Nation NV | Liberty – Jefferson is having a POY type season, but don’t forget about the contributions of his PG. While Jefferson is averaging a double-double, Thomas, is averaging nearly 12ppg, to go along with 6 assists. Perhaps the best indication of Thomas’s value is the fact that 4 out of the 5 Patriot starters are averaging in double figures, proving that several players are eating off Thomas’ assist.
Conner Sheets Conner Sheets 6'1" | CG Spanish Springs | 2025 CA-N | Jaelin McDougall Jaelin McDougall 6'2" | SG Spanish Springs | 2022 State NV | Spanish Springs – Sheets is putting together one of the best freshmen seasons of anyone in the state, leading the Cougars in scoring, assist, and steals. McDougall has been a steady number two option, averaging over 11ppg. Together they have SS off to an undefeated start in league play.
Taj DeGourville Taj DeGourville 6'4" | SF Red Rock Academy | 2024 State #203 Nation NV | Tylen Riley Tylen Riley 6'2" | CG Durango | 2023 State NV | Durango – Honestly you could use several different combinations for the Trailblazers. I lean to Degourville and Riley because of their contributions on both ends. Degourville is a talented offensive weapon, who was named to the All-Tournament team of the Tark Classic Platinum bracket. Riley is in the midst of a breakout season, having picked up an offer from San Diego.
Donavon Webster Donavon Webster 6'4" | SG Cheyenne | 2022 State NV | David Tinner David Tinner 6'3" | PF Cheyenne | 2022 State NV | Cheyenne – Webster, and Tinner have quietly turned the Desert Shields into a contender. Webster leads the team in scoring averaging over 18ppg. Senior forward David Tinner David Tinner 6'3" | PF Cheyenne | 2022 State NV is right on his heels, putting up more than 15 per. The duo has the Desert Shields riding a 4 game win streak.
Alijah Adem Alijah Adem 6'2" | PG Spring Valley | 2024 State #174 Nation NV | Pharaoh Compton Pharaoh Compton 6'7" | PF Arbor View | 2024 State #74 Nation NV | Spring Valley – Adem is putting together one of the most remarkable seasons of anyone in recent memory. The PG is leading the state in total 3’s made while shooting it at a 68% clip. His running mate Compton is one of the top defenders and rebounders in the state, averaging over 3 blocks per game to go along with 12 plus boards.
David Estes David Estes 6'7" | PF Basic | 2022 State NV | Christian Baltierrez Christian Baltierrez 6'0" | SG Basic | 2024 State NV | Basic – Estes, and Baltierrez will probably both be breakout POY candidates. The senior forward Estes is averaging over 17ppg to go along with almost 9 boards per game. He is getting help from his sophomore sniper, as Baltierrez is averaging over 13 per game while spacing the floor with his 3 point accuracy.
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