Stepping Off the Porch: Part Three of Las Vegas’ Top 100 Players in the Last 20 Years

When you’re building something rooted in opinion and history, and putting it on a public platform, you have to be open. Open to feedback. Open to criticism. And open to the fact that not everyone will agree with you—sometimes, the feedback won’t be flattering. But I knew what I was signing up for when I decided to take on the challenge of highlighting the Top 100 Las Vegas Basketball Players of the Last 20 Years.

“I knew there was a chance I’d miss a few hoopers—some worthy of this list. But overall, I’m proud of the work that’s been put in.”

This list isn’t just about ranking talent. It’s about starting meaningful dialogue. It’s about recognizing the impact players have had—not just on the court, but on the overall basketball culture in Las Vegas. Many of these athletes have played pivotal roles in shaping what the game looks like here today. From neighborhood gyms to college arenas, from late-night workouts to buzzer-beaters that shook the stands—each name carries a story that deserves to be told.

Now, as we move into Part Three of this countdown, we will continue to shine a spotlight on the hoopers who’ve laced up and left their mark on Vegas hardwood. Whether they made it to the league, became local legends, or paved the way for the next wave—this is about legacy.

So, Let Get Down To Business, Next Up (50-26)

50. Gerad Davis (6’4″, Canyon Springs, 2014)
Averaged 15.2 PPG, 5.8 RPG, and 3.1 APG as a senior at Canyon Springs High School in North Las Vegas. Earned all-conference and all-state honors in both basketball and football.

49. Demetric Williams (6’2″, Cheyenne, 2009)
Averaged 14.2 PPG, 2.2 APG, and 1.8 RPG over his high school career at Cheyenne High. As a senior, he posted 16.4 PPG and 3.9 APG, leading the Desert Shields to a 26–3 record and the Sunset Regional semifinals. Earned first-team all-region, first-team all-league, and second-team all-state honors.

48. Nate Grimes (6’7″, Desert Pines High School, Class of 2015)
Averaged 13.6 PPG, 9.3 RPG, 1.7 SPG, and 1.4 APG Helped Desert Pines reach the Division I-A state semifinals.

47. P.J. Savoy (6’4″, Las Vegas High, 2015)
Averaged 17.0 PPG and 6.4 RPG, earning first-team All-State and All-Sunset Region honors. Led Las Vegas High to the 2015 4A state semifinals.

46. Taylor Miller (6’2″, Palo Verde, 2016) Averaged 27.0 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 3.1 APG, and 3.3 SPG as a senior at Palo Verde High School in Las Vegas. Led the state in scoring and earned first-team All-State honors from USA Today and NevadaPreps.com. Named to the Las Vegas Sun’s Super Seven.

45. Jamal Bey (6’7″, Bishop Gorman, 2018)
Averaged 22.1 PPG, 8.1 RPG, 2.1 APG, and 1.7 SPG as a senior at Bishop Gorman High School. Led the Gaels to a 29–4 record and their seventh consecutive Nevada 4A state title. Named 2017–18 Gatorade Nevada Boys Basketball Player of the Year and was a unanimous Sunset Southwest League MVP.

44. Rashad Muhammad (6’5″, Bishop Gorman, 2013) Averaged 19.1 PPG, 4.2 RPG, and 2.3 APG as a senior at Bishop Gorman. Led the Gaels to a 29–3 record and back-to-back Nevada 4A state championships. Earned second-team All-State honors.

43. Quintin Dailey (6’4″, Bishop Gorman, 2008) A 6’4″ guard/forward, Quintin Dailey averaged 17.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.2 steals per game as a senior at Bishop Gorman High School. His performance earned him Second-Team All-State honors in Nevada’s Class 4A division. Dailey was instrumental in leading the Gaels to the 2008 state championship

42. Shaquile Carr (6’1″, Canyon Springs, 2014) Averaged 17.0 PPG, 10.0 RPG as a senior. Led Canyon Springs to a 25-5 record, an undefeated league season, and a Sunrise Region title. Earned Second Team All-State honors

41. Taj DeGourville (6’5″, Durango High School, 2023) Averaged 14.0 PPG and 4.0 APG as a junior at Durango High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. Led the Trailblazers to a 21–6 record and the Class 5A state championship, earning first-team All-Southern Nevada honors from the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

40. Ben Carter (6’8″, Bishop Gorman, 2012)
Averaged 10.1 PPG and 7.4 RPG as a senior at Bishop Gorman High School, earning third-team All-State and All-Conference honors. Previously, as a junior, he posted 12.5 PPG and 8.5 RPG, contributing to the Gaels’ 25–6 record and a state championship.

39. Milos Uzan (6’4″, Desert Pines, 2022) Averaged 13.4 PPG, 4.9 APG, 4.4 RPG, and 2.0 SPG as a freshman, earning Northeast League MVP honors. As a sophomore, posted 15.1 PPG and 4.9 APG, leading Desert Pines to the 2020 state title game. Uzan later transferred to Prolific Prep and Dream City Christian.

38. Donte Poole (6’2″, Mojave, 2007) Averaged 21.6 PPG, 7.4 RPG, and 4.2 APG as a senior at Mojave High School in North Las Vegas. Led the Rattlers to the 2007 Nevada 4A state championship game and was named First Team All-State and All-Northwest Division.

37. Erik Brewer (6’6″, Cimarron-Memorial, 2012)
Averaged 21.9 PPG and 7.0 RPG as a senior at Cimarron-Memorial High School in Las Vegas. Ranked third in the state in scoring and earned First Team All-Region honors as a junior. Posted career averages of 16.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.6 steals over 56 varsity games.

36. Marcus Lawrence (5’11”, Bishop Gorman, 2006) Averaged 16.0 PPG and 8.5 APG as a senior at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. Played a key role in leading the Gaels to a 28-4 record and a Nevada Class 4A state championship during his junior year. Earned all-conference, first-team all-league, and all-region honors.

35. Darryl Gaynor Jr. (6’2″, Durango, 2014)
Averaged 24.9 PPG, 6.5 RPG, and 3.0 APG as a senior. Named Second Team All-State in 2014. Led Durango High School to the Sunset Regional semifinals. Scored a season-high 40 points in a win over Mojave.

34. Rosco Allen (6’9″, Bishop Gorman, 2012)
Averaged 14.1 PPG, 7.0 RPG, and 4.2 APG as a senior at Bishop Gorman High. A four-year letterman, Allen led the Gaels to three Nevada 4A state championships (2009, 2010, 2012). He earned second-team All-State honors in 2012.

33. Viko Noma’aea (6’1″, Sierra Vista, 2011)
Averaged 17.7 PPG, 5.3 APG, and 5.9 RPG as a senior. Named First Team All-State, First Team All-Region, and All-Sunset-Southwest League. Led Sierra Vista High School to a state semifinal appearance. Recorded 13 games with 20+ points, including a season-high 35. As a junior, averaged 27.0 PPG, 7.0 APG, and 8.0 RPG. Two-time team MVP and co-MVP of the region.

32. Michael Loyd Jr. (6’1″, Palo Verde, 2007)
Michael Loyd Jr. averaged 16.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 2.4 steals per game. He led the Panthers to a 21–5 record and a share of the Sunset Northwest League title, advancing to the regional semifinals. Loyd topped the league in assists and steals, ranked second in scoring and three-pointers made, and was third in blocks. His performance earned him First-Team All-Sunset Northwest and Second-Team All-Sunset Region honors.

31. Markcus Falley (6’3″, Durango, 2009)
Marcus Falley averaged 21.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game his senior season, leading the Trailblazers to a strong campaign in the Sunset Region. A prolific scorer and two-way player, Falley earned First-Team All-Sunset Region and Third-Team All-State 4A honors.

30. Mike Cutright (6’4″, Cimarron-Memorial, 2009) Averaged 26.0 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 3.4 SPG, and 2.1 BPG as a senior at Cimarron-Memorial High School. Led the Spartans to a 23–6 record and a Northwest Division title in 2007. Earned All-Conference honors and committed to Northwestern State.

29. Davell Jackson (6’1″, Eldorado, 2006)
Averaged 17.0 PPG, 5.0 RPG, and 5.0 APG as a senior at Eldorado High School. Named First Team All-State and Sunrise League Offensive Player of the Year. Excelled as a dual-sport athlete, also earning all-district honors in football. Post-high school, Jackson earned NJCAA First Team All-American honors at the College of Southern Idaho, averaging 13.7 PPG, 4.0 RPG, and 3.3 APG as a sophomore. He later played at Oklahoma City University and was recruited by UNLV for football.

28. Noah Robotham (6’1″, Bishop Gorman, 2014)
Averaged 16.0 PPG, 7.1 APG, 3.2 RPG, and 3.1 SPG as a senior at Bishop Gorman High, leading the Gaels to a 29–4 record and their third consecutive Nevada Division I state title. Named 2014 Gatorade Nevada Boys Basketball Player of the Year, Las Vegas Review-Journal State Player of the Year, and earned First-Team All-State honors.

27. Darian Norris (5’11”, Mojave, 2008) Averaged 18.7 PPG, 7.1 APG, and 5.0 RPG as a senior at Mojave High School in North Las Vegas. Led the Rattlers to the 2007 Nevada 4A state championship game. Named First-Team All-State and earned Northwest Division and Sunset Region MVP honors.

26. Joshua Jefferson (6’9″, Liberty, 2022) Averaged 17.7 PPG, 10.0 RPG, 4.0 APG, and 2.0 SPG as a senior at Liberty High School in Henderson, Nevada. Led the Patriots to their first-ever Class 5A state championship in 2022, ending Bishop Gorman’s nine-year title streak with a 63-62 overtime victory. Earned Co-Player of the Year honors from the Nevada Basketball Coaches Association and was named Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada Boys Athlete of the Year!

Next Up: That Top 25 — The Conversation Everybody’s Been Waiting For!
We’ve been talkin’, debating, and now it’s time to lock in. No more sideline chatter — the real heat starts here. You asked for it, now let’s get to it…