Undoubtedly, Las Vegas harbors a vast pool of talented players who often fly under the radar. Over the years, I’ve witnessed countless players remain unnoticed within the state, only to leave a lasting impact when they eventually step onto college campuses.

Their success hinges on finding the right fit and seizing the right opportunities. I travel well, and I’m equipped to do what I’m doing.

Having attended various top-tier events throughout the country, including UAA, 3SSB, EYBL, Jr All American Camp in Georgia, Crossroads Elite Invitation, CP3 Rising Star National Camp, Pangos All American Camp, Pangos Freshman and Sophomore Camps, NBPA Top 100, NCAA College Basketball Camp, and visiting several states such as Kansas, California, Arizona, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, Tennessee, Texas, Ohio, Florida, Alabama, Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia.

I have been afforded the chance to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of Las Vegas’ local basketball talent. Regardless of their class, these players possess the potential to compete at the next level.

This evaluation serves as a yardstick, not based on mere rankings, but rather on the players’ ability to transcend their limitations and compete against some of the best talent hailing from diverse demographics across the nation.

My assessment is rooted in objectivity, as I hold no personal bias or vested interests. It is not about scoring titles or the number of points scored in games, but rather a consideration of crucial elements such as basketball IQ, on-court production, physical attributes like length and size, mobility, toughness, defensive prowess, performance in game situations, attention to detail, attitudes, body language, and more.

These metrics contribute to providing a comprehensive overview of the players’ abilities at this pivotal juncture of their development and growth.

Allow me to present my selection of 25 Las Vegas high school basketball players who, in my opinion, truly possess the skills and potential to compete at the next level.

Let’s bear in mind that our focus lies on the present, specifically the upcoming season of 2023-24, and the players who are currently active.

* 2025 6’4 CJ Shaw, Mojave High, tall, long wings, solid ball skills. Can create shots off the dribble. Shaw defends well for his size. Small frame, but I expect for that to change within the next few years. Nice looking prospect!

* 2024 7’0 N’diaye Pape, Trinity International, active motor, very disruptive, Elite defender, rim runner, Plays above the rim. Pape, held his own at NBPA Top 100. Offensively he is still developing, Pape shows flashes at times.

* 2025 6’10 Tee Bartlett, Coronado High, aggressive around the paint. Can operate from either block. Bartlett has good position size for a big man.

* 2025 6’8 Lonnie Bass, Mater East High, without question Bass is one of the most improved players in the city. A Competitor with size & length rebounds well for a big man. No unnecessary motion with the back to the basket.

* 2024 6’2 Alijah Adem, Spring Valley High, high IQ player, plays with pace. Adem has a deep shooting range. Plays well out of pick and rolls, one of the premier guards in Nevada. One of the best shot-makers in the state.

* 2024 6’7 Pharaoh Compton, Arbor View High, explosive off the bounce, wire to rebound, plays extremely hard. Glass cleaner, shot blocker. Has a strong, physical presence in the paint.

* 2024 6’2 RJ Nance, Centennial High, explosive off the bounce, gets downhill and attacks the basket through contact, good body control. Caught my attention as an athletic prospect with ball skills.

* 2026 6’1 Josiah Stroughter, Democracy Prep, young tough, and wired to score. Good size for a high school guard, Young man is just scratching the surface of his potential.

* 2025 6’1 Nick Jefferson, Bishop Gorman, thrives in the open court, a good lead guard. A tough-minded guard that can get downhill and finish through contact. Plays both ends of the court.

* 2025 6’0 Miles Williams, Mater East High, Williams has and good first-step acceleration, good court awareness & can pass off the dribble with either hand. He is an underrated perimeter shotmaker.

* 2024 7’0 Khaman Maker, Trinity International, Elite length, glass cleaner, shot blocker, runs the floor well for his size. A very intriguing prospect.

* 2026 6’1 Elijah Coleman, Clark High, young, but the talent is there and he’s tough. Coleman possesses an impressive combination of physical prowess and skillful finesse. He also demonstrates good lateral movement & mobility, for a young player.

* 2024 6’2 Josiah Cunningham, Coronado High, I have seen this young man play a few times. The first thing that jumped off the page was his ability to score in a variety of ways. Cunningham showed me, he could play off the ball and relocate in pick and Pop action.

* 2026 6’5 Amare Oba, Red Rock Academy, I have watched this young fella play a few times. When it’s all said and done, he will be one of the best two-way players in the city. Oba does a little bit of everything.

* 2025 5’7 Tayshaun Jackson, Las Vegas High, Tayshuan has the versatility to excel as both a lead guard and an off-ball player. His well-rounded skillset marks him as one of the best prospects in the city. Without question, Tayshaun is one of the best on-ball defenders in Las Vegas.

* 2025 6’6 Mason Abittan, Red Rock Academy, Good positional size. Can stretch the floor, extending beyond the three-point line. Abittan is active in transition, he plays above the rim. Displays good shooting mechanics.

* 2025 6’2 Jalen Butler, Shadow Ridge High, played well over the summer. Demonstrate good mobility, playmaking skills, and lateral movement. Good positional size, and length for his position.

* 2025 5’11 Jevon Yapi, Red Rock Academy, I’m intrigued with his ability to break down defenders in iso situations. Good in transition pinpoint vision, good looking, a young player.

* 2026 5’11 Tyus Thomas, Liberty High, young man has the intangibles to be a very good point guard. Tyus has the natural instincts to influence a game. He demonstrates good court vision with the mindset of a playmaker. Without question, he is a floor general.

* 2025 6’4 Brain Townsend, Arbor View, Townsend is a very intriguing prospect. Captured my attention as an undersized wing, that can dribble, pass and shoot. He can get downhill, and attack the basket through contact.

* 2025 7’0 Xavion Staton, Sierra Vista High, tall, and long wings, can contest any shot. Staton has an active motor. He can be very disruptive on the defensive side of the ball. Has the potential to be an elite defender.

* 2026 5’10 Tai Coleman, Democracy Prep, a young crafty guard with good ball skills. One of the top on-ball defenders in his class. Young man is just scratching the surface of his potential.

* 2024 6’0 Greg Burrell, Desert Pines High, is a two-sport athlete, he is physical and strong. And plays both ends of the court. Burrell does the little things that are extremely important when it comes to winning.

* 2025 6’6 Tremanyne Anderson, Centennial High, has the tools to become a very effective player. This young man needs to focus and apply attention to detail when it comes to his game. Anderson Can operate with his back to the basket and facing up.

* 2025 6’6 Qualib Ghallab, Chaparral High, full frame prospect with good strength and footwork. Good mobility and playmaking skills for his size. Demonstrates good fundamentals on either block.