Prep boys basketball players to watch for 2018-19
A look at the Las Vegas Valley’s top boys basketball players for the upcoming season. The season officially tips off on Friday.
Starting Five
Jaden Hardy, Coronado (6-4, G)
The sophomore averaged 25.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.0 assists last season in earning first-team all-state honors. He is the No. 4 prospect in the Class of 2021 according to ESPN.
Jalen Hill, Clark (6-7, F)
The senior has signed with Oklahoma. He averaged 16.2 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists and was a first-team all-state selection. He is 99th ranked recruit in the senior class according to ESPN.
Carl Lewis, Coronado (6-9, C)
The senior transferred from Lynwood, California, where he had multiple 50-point games. He is ranked No. 61 in the senior class by ESPN.
Julian Strawther, Liberty (6-7, F)
The junior averaged 23.9 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists and made the all-state first team. He is the No. 37 recruit in the junior class according to ESPN.
Noah Taitz, Bishop Gorman (6-3, G)
The junior was a second-team all-state pick after averaging 17.5 points and helping the Gaels to their seventh consecutive state title.
Off the Bench
Zaon Collins, Bishop Gorman (6-1, G, So.)
Isaiah Cottrell, Bishop Gorman (6-9, C, Jr.)
Anthony Hunter, Durango (6-0, G, Jr.)
Najeeb Muhammad, Democracy Prep (6-0, G, Sr.)
Martell Williams, Silverado (6-4, F, Jr.)
