Las Vegas high school basketball enters a defining 2025 season. From discipline to daily habits, here’s what players and parents must understand about recruitment, evaluation, and the new standard of success.
Author: Kim Muhammad
Just Basketball | Journalist, Media Organization. A father giving high-quality content at the high school, grassroots, and College levels. A one-man film crew that’s all over the country.
“The NCAA’s Age Gap Problem: Why Seven 90s-Born Players Are Still Competing in Division I Basketball”
Unit 1 Hoop Source examines the controversial age gap shaping college basketball in 2025–26, where seven players born in the 1990s are still competing in Division I. This investigative feature breaks down how NCAA loopholes, COVID waivers, and extended eligibility created an unprecedented era.
Where Are They Now? Former UNLV Rebels Lighting Up College Basketball in 2025
Several former UNLV Rebels are shining across the country in 2025—from SEC arenas to Mountain West gyms. Unit 1 Hoop Source breaks down their breakout seasons, impact roles, and what their success says about the talent that once called Vegas home. A must-read for scouts, coaches, and college hoops fans.
“Inside Montana’s 102-93 Upset Over UNLV: How Travis DeCuire’s System Tore Apart the Rebels’ Defense”
From straight-line drives to second-chance boards, Montana’s blueprint was clear — execute through the paint and control tempo. UNLV couldn’t match the intensity. Inside the 102-93 clash that revealed Travis DeCuire’s coaching brilliance.
Alabama vs. St. John’s: A Modern-Hoops Masterclass
“Inside a modern-day classic — Alabama’s tempo, spacing, and guard play met St. John’s toughness in a film-room breakdown from Kim Muhammad of Unit 1 Hoop Source.”
UNLV Dominates Chattanooga: Naas Cunningham’s 25-Point Breakout Headlines First 100-Point Game Since 2017
UNLV scored 100 points for the first time since 2017 and showcased real progress under new head coach Josh Pastner. Redshirt Freshman Naas Cunningham’s breakout and a renewed defensive intensity powered the Runnin’ Rebels to a statement win.
“Caleb Wilson Leads North Carolina Past Kansas: Disrespect, Receipts, and a Hunter’s Mindset in Chapel Hill”
Caleb Wilson didn’t just play well — he hunted.
The freshman guard erupted for 24 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals as North Carolina flipped the script on Kansas 87–74 in Chapel Hill.
After feeling disrespected in preseason polls, Wilson said, “I got a list on my phone, and it’s nowhere near done.”
From receipts to reality, this was a night where the Tar Heels reclaimed their edge and a star was officially born.
Respect Your Passion: Rebuilding the Culture of Las Vegas High School Basketball
For years, critics have claimed Las Vegas high school basketball is “down.” The truth? It’s not down — it’s unfinished. It’s time to burn the old mindset, rebuild development, and revive the culture of Vegas basketball from within. Respect your passion.
UT Martin Upsets UNLV 86–81: 5 Final Takes from the Pastner Era Opener
UT Martin stunned UNLV 86–81 in Josh Pastner’s coaching debut. Here are 5 Final Takes from courtside, breaking down turnovers, rotations, and Kimani Hamilton’s early impact.
Freshman Takeover: Koa Peat, AJ Dybantsa, Caleb Wilson Lead a Dominant Opening Night Across College Hoops
The highly-touted Class of 2025 made an immediate impact on opening night, headlined by standout debuts from Koa Peat, AJ Dybantsa, Caleb Wilson, and more. From Las Vegas showdowns to ACC blowouts, freshmen didn’t wait their turn — they took it. Here’s our full Unit 1 Hoop Source breakdown.
The Game Was Never Meant for Politics: Protecting Athletes, Coaches, and the Soul of Sports
The LSU situation wasn’t the story — it was the spark. The real concern is the growing trend of political interference creeping into sports at every level, shifting the focus away from players and toward agendas that have nothing to do with the game.
“Cameron Boozer Dominates Tennessee With 24 Points and 23 Rebounds in Duke’s Sunday Exhibition”
In Sunday’s exhibition vs Tennessee, Duke freshman Cameron Boozer dominated with 24 points and 23 rebounds, signaling the freshman wave has officially arrived.
The Real Deal: Jerry Easter II’s 10-11-3 Signals a Freshman Built for the Big Ten
USC freshman Jerry Easter II opened eyes with a 10-11-3 performance against Grand Canyon — showcasing the toughness, IQ, and two-way motor that translate to Big Ten basketball. Here’s why the Trojans might have a freshman ready sooner than expected.
Next-Gen Stars Emerge: Inside the Exhibition Performances That Have College Basketball Buzzing Ahead of 2025-26
The product in college basketball has never been better — and this fall’s exhibitions proved it. From AJ Dybantsa’s 30-point clinic to Caleb Wilson’s versatile double-double and Yaxel Lendeborg’s rising stock, Unit 1 Hoop Source spotlights the players turning preseason flashes into real headlines.
Mountain West Media Day 2025 Takeaways: Defense, Continuity, and the Culture of Winning | Unit 1 Hoop Source
At Mountain West Media Day 2025, coaches across the league — from Boise State and UNLV to Colorado State, San Diego State, and Grand Canyon — emphasized defense, culture, and continuity. Unit 1 Hoop Source was on the ground in Las Vegas with exclusive access and firsthand takeaways from one of college basketball’s most competitive conferences
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