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Prep boys and girls basketball players to watch for 2018-19

Liberty's Julian Strawther (0) dunks while playing against Las Vegas at Liberty High School in Henderson on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. Liberty won 82-70. Patrick Connolly Las Vegas Review-Journal @PConnPie
Bishop Gorman's Noah Taitz shoots over a Bishop Manogue defender in the 4A NIAA state basketball championship game in Reno, Nev., on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. Gorman won 62-41. Cathleen Allison/Las Vegas Review-Journal
DC Premier's Sherif Kenny (1) prepares to pass The Truth's Jaden Shackleford (5) and Carl Lewis (32) at the Fab 48 tournament at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Sunday, July 29, 2018. Rachel Aston Las Vegas Review-Journal @rookie__rae
Clark senior Jalen Hill, left, shows off his Sooner colors during an event to announce his commitment to play basketball at the University of Oklahoma on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, at Clark High School, in Las Vegas. Benjamin Hager Las Vegas Review-Journal @benjaminhphoto
Clark's Jalen Hill (21) drives against Bishop Gorman's Chance Michels (25) during a basketball game at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Centennial's Eboni Walker (22) saves the ball against Spring Valley in the girls basketball game at Centennial High School on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, in Las Vegas. Centennial won 64-20. Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @Erik_Verduzco
Centennial's Melanie Isbell (2) shoots against Spring Valley's Alexus Quaadman (23) during the Sunset Region girls basketball championship at Legacy High School in North Las Vegas on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. Centennial won 75-45. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Desert Oasis' Desi-rae Young (23) dribbles the ball up court during the second quarter of a basketball game against Foothill at Desert Oasis High School in Las Vegas, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017. Desert Oasis won 72-37. Joel Angel Juarez Las Vegas Review-Journal @jajuarezphoto
Desert Oasis junior Dajaah Lightfoot, left, and Bishop Gorman sophomore Georgia Ohiaeri, right, battle for the ball during tip off on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas. Desert Oasis defeated Bishop Gorman 50-37. (Bridget Bennett/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bridgetkb
Centennial's Daejah Phillips (23) looks for an open pass against Spring Valley in the girls basketball game at Centennial High School on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, in Las Vegas. Centennial won 64-20. Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @Erik_Verduzco
Coronado's Jaden Hardy (1) goes up for a shot while other players watch during game against Liberty at Liberty High School on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. Liberty won 98-87. Patrick Connolly Las Vegas Review-Journal @PConnPie
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Boys Basketball

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 last season, 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 last season. 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 last season 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 last season 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.)

Girls Basketball

Starting Five

Melanie Isbell, Centennial (5-4, G)

The senior has signed with UNLV. She made the all-state first team after averaging 9.5 points and 3.5 assists last season.

Georgia Ohiaeri, Bishop Gorman (6-0, F)

The senior was an honorable mention all-state selection last season. She averaged 9.9 points in Southwest League play.

Daejah Phillips, Centennial (5-9, F)

The junior averaged 9.4 points and 8.4 rebounds in earning second-team all-state honors last season. She helped Centennial to a fourth straight state title.

Eboni Walker, Centennial (6-0, F)

The senior averaged 12.5 points and 8.5 rebounds in helping the Bulldogs to a fourth consecutive state title. She was a first-team all-state pick, and has signed with Arizona State. She is ranked as the No. 43 player in the Class of 2019 by HoopGurlz.

Desi-Rae Young, Desert Oasis (6-0, C)

The junior averaged 11 points and 6.6 rebounds as a junior. She was an honorable mention all-state pick, and shot 59.5 percent from the field.

Off the Bench

Taylor Bigby, Centennial (6-0, G, So.)

Aaliyah Gayles, Spring Valley (5-8, G)

Shania Harper, Sierra Vista (6-2, F, Sr.)

Quinece Hatcher, Centennial (5-8, G, Sr.)

Alexus Quaadman, Spring Valley (6-1, F, Sr.)

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