Over the last 20 years, Las Vegas has produced seven McDonald’s All-Americans, a number that speaks volumes about the direction things are headed. But that’s just the surface. First-round lottery picks, pros overseas and in the league, and a wave of high-level talent have all come through this city—making it clear that Vegas is no longer just watching the game evolve, it’s becoming part of the foundation.

This is a new era of basketball. The bar has been raised.

Every player’s road is different. Some had to take the long way—facing setbacks, being overlooked, grinding for every opportunity. Others had the spotlight early, playing on the big stage from day one. But no matter the path, the results speak for themselves. These young men are carrying the city with pride, showing what’s possible when you stay locked in and put the work first.

As one local coach put it: “We’ve got players out here who can hoop with anybody in the country. The world is just starting to see what we’ve known all along.”

This is more than a moment—it’s movement. And Vegas is right in the middle of it.

Let’s Get Down To Business!

25. Jalen Hill (6’7″, Clark, 2019)
Averaged 17.5 PPG, 5.3 RPG, and 1.2 SPG while shooting 56.5% from the field as a senior at Clark High School. Led the Chargers to a 25–6 record and a berth in the Nevada 4A state championship game. Named 2018–19 Gatorade Nevada Boys Basketball Player of the Year, First-Team All-State, and Southwest League MVP.

24. Johnathan Loyd (5’8″, Bishop Gorman, 2010)
Averaged 14.0 PPG, 8.2 APG, and 3.3 SPG as a senior at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. Led the Gaels to a 30–2 record and a second consecutive Class 4A state championship in 2010, culminating in a 69–48 victory over Canyon Springs in the title game. Earned MVP honors at the 2009 Beach Ball Classic in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

23. Elijah Johnson (6’4″, Cheyenne, 2009)
Averaged 15.9 PPG, 4.8 APG, and 4.0 RPG as a senior at Cheyenne High. Led the Desert Shields to a 21–3 record and a state championship appearance. Earned first-team All-State, All-City, and All-Region honors in each of his final three seasons.

22. Heiden Ratner (6’0″, Silverado, 2007)
Averaged 27.0 PPG and 8.8 APG as a senior. Named First Team All-State and led Silverado High to a 23-5 record. Finished his prep career with 2,397 points, ranking fourth all-time in Nevada history. Earned Nevada Gatorade Player of the Year honors as a sophomore in 2005. Became the first Silverado player to compete at the Division I level.

21. Jordan Davis (6’2″, Canyon Springs, 2015) As a senior, he averaged 14.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game, helping lead the Pioneers to the 2015 Division I state championship game. Although Canyon Springs fell short against Bishop Gorman in the final, Davis played a pivotal role in three straight regional championship appearances. He earned All-Sunrise Region honors.

20. Juan Pattillo (6’6″, Canyon Springs, 2006)
A dynamic 6’6″ forward, Juan Pattillo averaged 17.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.0 steals, and 2.0 blocks per game as a senior at Canyon Springs. A two-year contributor for the Pioneers, Pattillo showcased explosive athleticism and two-way impact, establishing himself as one of Southern Nevada’s top prospects in the Class of 2006.

19. Mikey Thompson (6’4″, Canyon Springs, 2011)
As a senior at Canyon Springs. Mikey Thompson averaged 17.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2.2 steals per game, leading the Pioneers to their first-ever Nevada 4A state championship. He was named Northeast League Most Valuable Player in both his junior and senior years. As a junior, he averaged 17 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals per game, earning first-team all-region and second-team all-state honors.

18. Marcus Allen (6’3″, Centennial, 2013)
Averaged 28.2 PPG, 5.6 RPG, and 3.6 APG as a senior, leading Centennial to the Nevada 4A state title game. Named Nevada Gatorade Player of the Year, First Team All-State, and All-Conference. As a junior, posted 20.0 PPG, 5.0 RPG, and 3.0 APG, helping Centennial to a 47-9 record over two seasons.

17. Dedan “D.J.” Thomas Jr. (6’1″, Liberty, 2023) Averaged 22.8 PPG, 5.1 APG, and 3.9 RPG as a junior at Liberty High School. Led the Patriots to the 2022 Nevada 5A state title and returned to the state championship game in 2023. Named Nevada Gatorade Player of the Year and MaxPreps Nevada Player of the Year in 2023.

16. Hank Thorns Jr. (5’9″, Valley High School, 2007) Averaged 27.8 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 6.6 APG, and 3.7 SPG as a senior at Valley High. Led the Vikings to a 21–8 record and a second-place finish in the Sunrise Division. Earned first-team All-State honors in both his junior and senior years. Thorns concluded his high school career with 802 points in his senior year alone.

15 . Julian Jacobs (6’4″, Desert Pines, 2013)
lead the Jaguars to a 27–3 record and their first-ever state championship. As a senior, he averaged 16.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 3.2 steals per game, earning Las Vegas Review-Journal Player of the Year honors. In the 2013 Division I-A state final, Jacobs scored 17 of his 19 points in the second half, orchestrating a comeback from a 12-point deficit to secure a 59–57 victory over Clark High School.

14. Billy White (6’8″, Green Valley, 2007) Averaged 18.0 PPG and 10.0 RPG as a senior at Green Valley High School in Henderson, Nevada. Led the Gators to the Sunrise Regional final and a berth in the state semifinals in 2007. Earned All-Southeast Division honors and was widely regarded as one of the top frontcourt players in Southern Nevada. Graduated in 2007 and went on to have a standout career at San Diego State, where he was named Mountain West Freshman of the Year in 2008. He later played professionally overseas and in the NBA G League.

13. Kevin Olekaibe (6’1″, Cimarron-Memorial, 2010) Averaged 35.6 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 4.8 APG, and 3.6 SPG as a senior at Cimarron-Memorial High School in Las Vegas. Led the state in scoring and ranked fifth nationally, with nine 40-point games and two 50-point performances. Shot 50% from the field, 37% from three, and 81% from the free-throw line. Finished as Cimarron’s all-time leading scorer with 1,779 career points. Earned First Team All-State honors.

12. Anthony Marshall (6’3″, Mojave, 2009) Averaged 25.0 PPG, 6.0 APG, 5.0 RPG, and 3.0 BPG as a senior at Mojave High School in North Las Vegas. Led the Rattlers to a 17–9 record and a berth in the Sunset Region tournament. Earned First Team All-State honors and was named the 2009 Gatorade Nevada Boys Basketball Player of the Year. Finished his high school career as a consensus top-100 national recruit.

11. Julian Strawther (6’7″, Liberty, 2020) Averaged 31.5 PPG, 11.1 RPG, and 2.2 APG as a senior at Liberty High School in Henderson, Nevada. Earned Southeast League co-MVP honors and set a HoopHall West Invitational record with 51 points against Apollo High School. Left Liberty as the program’s all-time leader in points and rebounds.

10. Zach Collins (7’0″, Bishop Gorman, 2016) Averaged 17.3 PPG, 14.0 RPG, 3.1 APG, and 6.4 BPG as a senior at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas. Led the Gaels to four consecutive Nevada state championships, serving as a key contributor throughout his high school career.Earned Nevada Gatorade Player of the Year and MVP of the Southwest League in his senior season. Also named First Team All-State and participated in the 2016 McDonald’s All-American Game. Set Nevada single-season records for rebounds and blocked shots during his final year.

9. Charles O’Bannon Jr. (6’6″, Bishop Gorman, 2017) Averaged 21.4 PPG, 8.1 RPG, and 4.0 APG as a senior at Bishop Gorman High. Led the Gaels to four consecutive Nevada 4A state championships, including a 62–58 comeback win over Clark in the 2017 title game, where he scored 36 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Named a McDonald’s All-American, he scored 10 points in 11 minutes during the All-American game.

8. Ray Smith (6’8″, Las Vegas High, 2015)
Averaged 24.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game in his junior season.. His performance earned him first-team all-state honors from the Las Vegas Review-Journal, and he was named the Northeast League MVP. Suffered an ACL tear in July 2014, causing him to miss his senior season.Despite the injury, he returned to the court in May 2015, scoring 22 points in the Southern Nevada Senior All-Star Game.

7. Stephen Zimmerman (7’0″, Bishop Gorman, 2015) Averaged 14.7 PPG, 10.1 RPG, 4.2 APG, 1.2 SPG, and 2.4 BPG as a senior at Bishop Gorman. Led the Gaels to four consecutive Nevada state championships, becoming the only player in state history to achieve this at the large-school level. Zimmerman earned selections to the McDonald’s All-American Game and the Jordan Brand Classic in 2015. He concluded his high school career with 114 wins, making him the winningest player in Bishop Gorman history. A consensus five-star recruit.

6. P’Allen Stinnett (6’3″, Palo Verde, 2006) Averaged 19.9 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 3.6 APG, and 2.8 SPG as a senior at Palo Verde. Named Nevada 4A Player of the Year in 2006, earning First Team All-State honors. Led Palo Verde to the 2004 Nevada state championship and was a three-time all-conference selection. Also averaged 27.6 PPG, 7.4 RPG, and 4.1 SPG as a junior, including a 35-point performance in the state semifinal victory. Recognized as MVP of the Las Vegas Prep Championship.

5. Pierre Jackson (5’10”, Desert Pines, 2009)
Averaged 18.1 PPG, 7.3 APG, and 3.5 RPG over 36 varsity games at Desert Pines. As a senior, he scored 736 points and dished out 263 assists, leading the state in assists and earning First Team All-State honors.Jackson was also named Las Vegas All-Star Game MVP and Co-MVP of the Sunrise Division.

4. Jaden Hardy (6’4″, Coronado, 2021)
Averaged 30.4 PPG, 9.1 RPG, and 8.4 APG as a junior at Coronado High School in Henderson, Nevada. Named Nevada Gatorade Player of the Year and Las Vegas Review-Journal Boys Athlete of the Year in 2020. Earned First Team All-State honors and was selected as a McDonald’s All-American in 2021.

3. Chase Jeter (6’11”, Bishop Gorman, 2015)
Averaged 16.2 PPG, 10.6 RPG, and 1.7 APG as a senior at Bishop Gorman High, leading the Gaels to a 27–6 record and their fourth consecutive Nevada Division I state championship. Jeter earned Nevada Gatorade Player of the Year honors and was named co-Player of the Year by the Las Vegas Review-Journal. He was also selected to the McDonald’s All-American Game and the Nike Hoop Summit. A consensus five-star recruit.

2. Troy Brown Jr. (6’7″, Centennial, 2017)
Averaged 22.7 PPG, 10.5 RPG, and 4.7 APG as a senior at Centennial High School in Las Vegas, leading the Bulldogs to a 23–5 record and a Class 4A regional semifinal appearance. Named Nevada Gatorade Player of the Year and earned selections to the McDonald’s All-American Game and Jordan Brand Classic. Brown also helped Team USA win a gold medal at the 2016 FIBA U17 World Championship in Spain, contributing as a versatile guard-forward.

1. Shabazz Muhammad (6’6″, Bishop Gorman, 2012)
Averaged 29.1 PPG and 5.3 RPG as a senior at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, leading the Gaels to a 28–4 record and securing his third Nevada Class 4A state championship. Muhammad concluded his high school career as Bishop Gorman’s all-time leading scorer with 1,640 points, surpassing C.J. Watson. He earned numerous accolades, including Nevada Gatorade Player of the Year, Naismith Prep Player of the Year, and Mr. Basketball USA. Additionally, he was named MVP of the 2012 McDonald’s All-American Game after scoring 21 points and grabbing 6 rebounds. A consensus top-3 national recruit, Muhammad played one season at UCLA before being selected 14th overall in the 2013 NBA Draft by the Utah Jazz.