Let’s get one thing straight—what you’re about to read isn’t a ranking system. It’s not a list created by algorithms, stats, or committee consensus. It’s simply my personal take, shaped by years of experience, observation, and passion for the game. This is about sizing up the best of the best from the last 20 years of Las Vegas high school basketball and asking the most compelling question of them all:

How would they match up if they laced them up and played today?

Now, I understand how some might glance at this and assume it’s a traditional ranking. That’s a natural reaction. But my true intention is deeper than numbers or order. It’s not about who’s #1 or #99. It’s about what happens between the lines—that space where skill, heart, and grit speak louder than stats.

Players from different eras brought different styles, faced different challenges, and evolved with the game. Some dominated when the game was more physical. Others shined in a faster, more fluid era. So, how do you truly measure one era against another? You can’t—not exactly. But what you can do is imagine the matchups, assess their impact, and consider how they’d fare against each other on the court.

That’s what this project is really about: matchups, mindset, and measuring the competitive edge.

Each of these athletes brought something unique to the game. Whether it was explosive scoring, lockdown defense, unmatched leadership, or raw athleticism, every player on this list deserves to be in the conversation. And that’s exactly what this is: a conversation, not a conclusion.

So as you read through, don’t focus on where someone “ranks.” Instead, ask yourself:

• How would this player perform head-to-head against others on the list?
• How would they adjust?
• Would their skill translate?
• Would their mindset win out?

In the end, this is about respect. It’s about acknowledging a body of work, not a number next to a name. It’s about the man who steps onto the hardwood and says, “Let’s go.”

So enjoy it. Debate it. Disagree with it. But understand—this is about competition, not placement. It’s about legacy, not labels.

This is the real barbershop talk. This is Vegas basketball—unfiltered and unapologetic.

Next up: Players #75 – #51

75. Christian Popoola Jr. (6’4″, Bishop Gorman, 2017)Averaged 16.0 PPG and 7.0 APG as a senior at Bishop Gorman High School. Three-time All-State selection. Led the Gaels to three Nevada state championships.

74. Jared Brandon (6’5″, Canyon Springs, 2011)
Averaged 17.7 PPG, 5.6 RPG, and 2.3 APG as a senior, leading Canyon Springs to its first-ever Nevada Class 4A state championship in 2011. Scored 18 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in the 82–47 title game win over Bishop Manogue.

73. Diontae Jones (6’6″, Clark High School 2014)Junior year at Clark: 12.8 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 2.0 SPG. Jones led the Chargers to a 29-3 record and a berth in the Nevada Class 1A state title game. He recorded 19 double-digit scoring games and 12 double-doubles, including a season-high 27 points and 16 rebounds.

72. Andre McFarland (6’3”, Durango, 2014)
Averaged 15.2 PPG, 6.5 RPG, and 3.8 APG over his four-year varsity career. Named First Team All-State and Durango’s Most Valuable Player in his senior year

71. Kennedy Koehler (6’7”, Coronado, 2017)
Averaged 23.0 PPG, 11.0 RPG, 3.6 APG as a senior. Southeast League MVP, First Team All-State. Was Coronado’s all-time leading scorer and two-time regional champ.

70. Dana Kendrid (6’4″, Clark, 2007)Averaged 18.6 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 3.8 APG, and 3.2 SPG as a senior at Clark High School. Led the Chargers with a standout 35-point, 12-rebound performance in a narrow win over Western. Ranked second in Nevada for field goals made (214) during the 2005–06 season.

69. Pharaoh Compton (6’8”, Arbor View, 2024)
Averaged 19.7 PPG, 9.0 RPG, 3.6 BPG as a senior. Led Arbor View to the 5A state semifinals. Named to the Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada Team. Top-ranked recruit in Nevada’s 2024 class.

68. Glenn Taylor Jr. (6’6″, Cheyenne, 2020)
Averaged 11.5 PPG as a freshman, 19.0 PPG as a sophomore, and 24.2 PPG as a junior at Cheyenne High School, starting every game during his three-year varsity career. Transferred to Arizona Compass Prep for his senior year, where he averaged 14.3 PPG. Named to the All-Southern Nevada Second Team in 2019–20.

67. Tavi Jackson (6’2″, Las Vegas High, 2022)
Averaged 26.3 PPG, 12.2 RPG, 4.4 APG, and 3.7 SPG as a senior. Lake League Player of the Year. First Team All-4A Nevada. McDonald’s All-American Game nominee.

66. Malcolm Allen (6’1”, Centennial, 2013)
Averaged 17.0 PPG, 4.0 APG, and 3.0 RPG over three varsity seasons. First Team All-Northwest Division, All-Sunset Region

65. Tyler Bey (6’7″, Las Vegas High School, 2017)
Averaged 17.0 PPG, 7.3 RPG, and 1.2 APG as a junior at Las Vegas High School. Transferred to Middlebrooks Academy for his senior year.

64. C.J. Shaw (6’4″, Mojave High School, 2025)
Averaged 21.7 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 3.6 APG, and 3.7 SPG over four varsity seasons. Two-time state champion (2022, 2023) and 2025 Nevada Gatorade Player of the Year. Scored 2,319 career points and was a four-time First Team All-Southern Region selection.

63. Kentrell Washington (6’3″, Clark, 2012)Averaged 14.5 PPG and 7.0 APG as a senior, leading Clark to a 23–5 record. Earned Player of the Year honors as a junior at Western High School, where he averaged 18.2 PPG, 7.4 RPG, and 4.4 APG. Named to Nevada’s Class of 2012 Top 100.

62. Capri Uzan (5’11”, Desert Pines, 2017)
Averaged 18.0 PPG, 6.0 APG, and 3.0 RPG during his high school career at Desert Pines High School. Led the Jaguars to back-to-back Nevada Division I-A state championships in 2016 and 2017. Three-time Conference MVP and three-time First Team All-State selection.

61. Sir Washington (6’3″, Clark, 2013)The 6’3″ guard led Clark High to a 29–3 record as a senior, averaging 14.5 PPG, 5.0 RPG, and 4.0 APG. A key figure in the Chargers’ 15-win turnaround, he earned multiple Player of the Game honors. Washington began his career at Western High, where he posted 13.0 PPG, 6.0 RPG, and 3.1 APG as a sophomore.

60. Frankie Collins (6’2″, Coronado, 2021)Averaged 13.9 PPG, 6.2 APG, and 3.0 RPG as a junior at Coronado High School. Previously, at Clark High School, he averaged 10.5 PPG, 4.3 APG, and 3.3 RPG as a sophomore, earning honorable mention on the 2019 Las Vegas Review-Journal All-State Team.

59. Pop Isaacs (6’2″, Coronado High School, 2022)
Averaged 15.8 PPG, 3.5 APG, and 3.2 RPG during his high school career, beginning at Coronado High School in Henderson, Nevada, before transferring to Wasatch Academy in Utah. Honored as a Las Vegas Sun Super Seven selection in 2021

58. Jerell Springer (6’6″, Shadow Ridge, 2017)
Averaged 20.0 PPG and 8.0 RPG as a junior at Shadow Ridge High School. Named Third Team All-State in 2015.Transferred to Desert Pines for his senior year but was ruled ineligible by the Clark County School District, resulting in him missing the 2016–17 season.

57. Trey Woodbury (6’4″, Clark High School, 2018)Averaged 14.1 PPG, 3.2 RPG, and 2.4 APG as a junior, leading Clark to the Class 4A state title game. Named First Team All-State and First Team All-Southwest League. Recognized as a four-star recruit and ranked among the top 100 players nationally by Rivals.

56. Will McClendon (6’3″, Bishop Gorman, 2021)
Averaged 16.0 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 4.0 APG, and 3.0 SPG as a junior, earning First Team All-Southern Nevada honors. Led Bishop Gorman to back-to-back Nevada Class 4A state championships in 2019 and 2020. Named a MaxPreps Junior All-American in 2020

55. Justin Burks (6’6″, Arbor View, 2014)Averaged 23.2 PPG, 6.8 RPG, and 2.5 APG as a senior at Arbor View High School. Led the Aggies to their first league title and a 23–6 record. Named Northwest Division MVP for the second consecutive year and earned All-State honors. Set a school record with 39 points in a playoff win over Legacy.

54. Deishuan Booker (6’3″, Andre Agassi College Prep, 2015) Averaged 27.7 PPG as a senior, leading the state in scoring and surpassing 1,200 points over two seasons. Guided Agassi Prep to a 52–1 record and back-to-back Division III state championships. Two-time Southern League Player of the Year, third-team All-State.

53. Evan Roquemore (6’3″, Foothill High School, 2010)Averaged 23.3 PPG, 6.0 RPG, and 5.2 APG as a senior, leading Foothill to the Southeast League title and the Sunrise Region final. Named Southeast League MVP and First Team All-State in 2010.

52. Sebastian Mack (6’4″, Coronado High School, Class of 2023) Averaged 24.0 PPG, 6.0 RPG, and 5.5 APG as a senior at Coronado High School. Named Nevada Class 5A Offensive Player of the Year and First Team All-Southern Nevada.

51. Zaon Collins (6’1”, Bishop Gorman, 2021)
Elite floor general who led Bishop Gorman to three straight state titles. Earned All-State honors and was ranked No. 43 nationally in the Class of 2021 by 247Sports. Known for his speed, vision, and leadership.