City Rankings: Top 15 Players in Aurora
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In Colorado, Aurora has been the spot producing some of the best and deepest groups of talent. Once again Aurora has some of the top talent in the state. Marzouq Abdur-Razaaq CO #3 SF #1 HEIGHT 6'7" POS SF CLASS…
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Continue ReadingIn Colorado, Aurora has been the spot producing some of the best and deepest groups of talent. Once again Aurora has some of the top talent in the state.
Marzouq Abdur-Razaaq Marzouq Abdur-Razaaq 6’7″ | SF Accelerated Prep | 2023 State CO is a big skilled forward who makes big scoring performances look easy. Marzouq scores off of creating for himself and cutting to get passes from teammates or to grab rebounds to second chance opportunities.
Rickey Mitchell Rickey Mitchell 6’3″ | CG Smoky Hill | 2023 State CO is an ultra smooth scorer, who creates for himself off the dribble with shifty moves. Rickey has super deep range and can hit tough contested step-backs off the dribble.
Tarea Fulcher Tarea Fulcher 5’11” | PG Regis Jesuit | 2023 State CO is a bulky floor general who is one of the best creative finishers around the rim in the state. TaRea also is a very good passer who can set up teammates by drawing in defense off of his dribble drive.
LaDavian King LaDavian King 6’1″ | CG Eaglecrest | 2025 State CO is a skilled scorer who may already be the top three-level scorers in the state. LaDavian is a good finisher around the rim using both hands and uses good footwork to create space on stepbacks.
UK Onyenwere UK Onyenwere 6’6″ | PF Grandview | 2023 State CO is a skilled power forward who stands out with his combination of bulky size and quickness. UK at his size is one of the best passers in the state.
Garret Barger is a skilled power forward who has massive upside on both ends of the floor. Standing at 6’7 you do not see many prospects who are as quick on their feet as Garret making him a good on-ball defender and lob threat.
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Peyton Taylor Peyton Taylor 5’9″ | PG Eaglecrest | 2023 State CO is a fiery competitor who takes pride on the defensive end of the floor. Peyton gets steals on and off of the ball, picking pockets or jumping passing lanes, and on fast breaks, he is an exciting above-the-rim finisher.
Keean Lloyd Keean Lloyd 6’4″ | CG Cherokee Trail | 2023 CO is a versatile big combo guard who can play multiple roles on the court. Keean has a nice mid-range pull-up off the dribble and is a good passer at his size who can find open teammates.
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Alante Monroe-Elazier Alante Monroe-Elazier 6’3″ | SG Vista PEAK Prep | 2024 State CO is a slasher who uses his long arms to finish around defenders near the rim. Alante has elite balance allowing him to make quick cuts changing directions quickly making him hard to predict.
Johnathan Lyons Johnathan Lyons 6’5″ | SF Cherry Creek | 2024 State CO is a lengthy 3 and D wing who has great on-ball instincts on the defensive end. Johnathan is a good shooter on and off of the catch and has a high release allowing him to hit tough contested shots.
Torian Gassaway is a great on-ball defender who uses great instincts to lockdown opposing guards. Offensively Torian is a good slasher with creative finishing instincts at the rim.
Kevin Sylla Kevin Sylla 6’8″ | PF Smoky Hill | 2024 State CO is a bulky 6’7 big man who has a reliable back-to-the-basket game. Kevin near the rim can finish with a variety of moves and finishes with both hands.
Lorenzo Contreras Lorenzo Contreras 5’9″ | PG Smoky Hill | 2025 State CO is one of the best true point guards in the state who has a great feel for the game at his age. Lorenzo uses his short stature to get low to the ground on shifty crossovers, making him very hard to stay in front of.
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Josiah Sanders Josiah Sanders 6’4″ | PG Colorado Prep | 2025 State #310 Nation CO is one of the most intriguing young guards in the state due to his big frame and height at the point guard position. Josiah uses his broad frame to body smaller guards and finish through contact against taller defenders.
Kai McGrew Kai McGrew 6’8″ Lawrence North | 2026 State IN is the most intriguing freshman in Aurora as he plays much older than his age. Kai does everything you want out of a big man, he finishes above the rim, protects the rim, and rebounds, he is also a player who makes energy plays and gets his team on their feet.