Las Vegas produces good basketball talent, yet CSN remains structurally limited. This deep dive examines scholarships, recruiting relationships, and accountability—and what must change for national relevance.
Category: College Basketball
Aaron Hunkin-Claytor: Why Evaluators Are Tracking Hawai‘i’s Sophomore Guard
Unit 1 Hoop Source evaluates Hawai‘i guard Aaron Hunkin-Claytor at midseason, focusing on pace control, decision-making, defensive assignments, and projection.
Redd Thompson Jr. Midseason Scouting Report: Longwood Guard Trending Up at the Division I Level
An in-depth midseason scouting report on Redd Thompson Jr. of Longwood University, evaluating his offensive identity, role evolution, strengths, growth areas, and why Division I evaluators are closely monitoring his progress
“From Pack the Mack to Empty Seats: What Happened to UNLV Basketball?”
UNLV basketball didn’t fall overnight. It drifted. The attendance numbers reveal a deeper disconnect between the program and the city it once ruled.
Why Team Record Doesn’t Define Player Value in Basketball Development
A team’s win–loss record doesn’t always reflect a player’s growth. This Unit 1 Hoop Source educational breakdown explains how basketball players are evaluated beyond the scoreboard—and what parents and athletes should really be watching.
Understanding the Global Basketball Ladder: The Reality of Playing Professional Basketball Overseas
Playing professional basketball overseas is a rare achievement—and it comes with levels, realities, and hard truths most families never hear. From elite international leagues to developmental proving grounds, this in-depth guide breaks down the global basketball hierarchy, the odds of turning pro, and what student-athletes and parents must understand before chasing the dream.
Basketball’s New Reality: NIL, Draft Feedback, and the Quiet Squeeze on the High School Pipeline
As players test the NBA Draft and return to college with leverage, an unintended consequence is emerging: high school recruiting windows are shrinking. This deep dive examines how money, movement, and immediacy are reshaping opportunity.
Boots on the Ground: Ivoryon Cuffee Shows Long-Term Potential at CSN
Unit 1 Hoop Source evaluated CSN freshman guard Ivoryon Cuffee live in Las Vegas. The 6’3” combo guard shows efficiency, defensive motor, and long-term Division I potential. A prospect worth tracking closely.
The Next Wave of European Wings: Inside the Rise of Dovydas Buika and His U20 Peers
Europe continues to produce versatile, hungry wings with pro-level upside. Lithuanian standout Dovydas Buika headlines a talented young class fighting to turn potential into global relevance. We break down the strengths, weaknesses, and projection paths every scout should be tracking.
“The Transfer Portal Reality: Why So Many College Players Lose Minutes After Switching Schools”
Many college players enter the portal expecting more opportunity, but the reality hits fast — minutes shrink, roles change, and production disappears. In the NIL era, transferring doesn’t guarantee success. Coaches play the best producers, not the best past résumés.
“Why the Mid-Range Still Matters: The Truth Behind Modern Basketball Shot Selection”
Players often overlook the pull-up, but coaches still value it when taken from the right spots. The mid-range remains a high-percentage answer when defenders run you off the line.
Tyrin Jones Gives UNLV a Defensive Spark in Key Tune-Up Win Before Alabama and Maryland
UNLV freshman Tyrin Jones provided a major defensive lift in a much-needed tune-up win ahead of a difficult two-game stretch against Alabama and Maryland—finishing with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 blocks.
“Hawaii’s Floor General: Evaluating Aaron Hunkin-Claytor After His 18-Point Night vs Arizona State”
Hawaiʻi’s Aaron Hunkin-Claytor didn’t just score 18 vs Arizona State — he controlled tempo, made reads, and showed why he’s one of the Big West’s most intriguing sophomore guards.
Zaon Collins Is One of the Hottest Guards in College Basketball — Las Vegas Native Dominating Fresno State’s 2025–26 Season
Las Vegas native Zaon Collins is off to a red-hot start for Fresno State, delivering elite efficiency, big-game playmaking, and one of the most complete two-way guard performances in the Mountain West through five games.
The New Standard: What Las Vegas High School Players Must Know Before the 2025 Season
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.
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