📍 Las Vegas Has Another Sleeper in the Desert
In a basketball city known for its flash, summer heat, and deep grassroots pipelines, the development curve of young bigs often takes time. And when evaluating young frontcourt talent out of Las Vegas, one thing becomes clear: none of them are finished products. That’s not a knock—it’s actually where the gold is. The value in these players lies in something we in the scouting world call “upside.”
Upside refers to a player’s long-term ceiling. It’s the projected destination after years of development, maturity, repetition, weight-room investment, and consistent mentorship. It’s not where a player is—it’s where he can be.
And in a city filled with raw wings and hybrid forwards, 2026 prospect Devan Christion of Clark High School quietly checks a lot of the boxes.
I’m in a unique position where I get footage from gyms all across the country. I have no agenda, no ego. I’m just trying to highlight players who college coaches may not be watching closely yet—but should be. And Devan Christion is one of them.
Let’s take a closer look at why he caught my attention—and why he should be firmly on the radar for low-major Division I and high-level D2 programs looking for long-term value at the forward spot.
🔍 2026 Prospect Scouting Report: Devan Christion | Clark HS (Las Vegas, NV)
🆔 Name: Devan Christion
📏 Height: 6’8”
📚 Class: 2026
🏫 School: Clark High School (Las Vegas, NV)
🧩 Position: Combo Forward / Undervalued Big
🎯 Projection: Low Major Division I / Mid-Level
📈 Ceiling: Mid-Major with Physical & Skill Growth
🔦 Strengths & Standout Qualities
📏 Positional Size & Length
Devan stands at a legit 6’8” with a long frame, giving him an edge over most of his age group. He’s still filling out, but that length translates across both ends of the floor.
💥 Explosiveness Off the Bounce
One of the first things I noticed on film: he’s quick off his feet and shows real burst attacking the rim. He finishes well in traffic and doesn’t shy away from contact.
🧠 Defensive Instincts
His active hands, lateral mobility, and anticipation allow him to make disruptive plays. He’s the kind of player who gets you easy buckets off deflections and run-outs. He sees passing lanes and times his rotations well.
🎯 Touch Around the Rim
From 5 to 10 feet, Devan has a soft touch. He doesn’t rush shots, showing patience with pump fakes and pivots in close quarters.
🎯 Developing Face-Up Game
He flashed signs of being able to knock down mid-range jumpers and showed confidence in stepping out for short face-ups. With continued reps, this part of his game could really unlock his versatility.
🔧 Areas for Growth
🕹️ Feel for the Game
Right now, his decision-making is still catching up to his tools. With time and reps, his IQ will sharpen, helping him anticipate instead of react.
💪 Physical Strength & Aggression
Once he commits to the weight room and becomes more physically assertive, he’ll attract attention from mid-major programs. The tools are there—but tools without muscle can’t build the house.
🧤 Ball Skills & Handle
He’s shown flashes of being able to handle the ball in transition, but he’s still a bit loose. Tightening his handle and improving his confidence on the bounce will expand his offensive value.
🔄 Intangibles & Projection
I remove all emotion when I scout. This isn’t about favorites—it’s about fit, future, and frame. And Devan Christion-checks enough developmental boxes to earn real attention from programs looking to invest in long-term upside.
He’s not a finished product—but that’s the point.
“There’s no cap on his ceiling. It all comes down to environment, consistency, and who’s in his corner helping him grow.”
With the right mentorship, the right offseason development, and the right confidence, Devan has the potential to be one of the most undervalued prospects in Las Vegas.
“At this stage in his recruitment, he holds offers from La Salle, George Mason, UC Davis, and Northern Colorado, among others. He’s clearly a prospect deserving of even more attention on the national radar.”
📸 Coaches, Tap In
Devan Christion is the type of prospect who might get missed at a crowded camp—but you’ll wish you didn’t miss him in March when your program needs a tough, athletic, coachable forward with real upside.
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🏁 Closing Statement | Unit One Hoop Source
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