Nevada Player Rankings: 8 Players On The Rise
August is a dead month play wise, but it’s ripe with movement. Several top players leaving the state, means there’s opportunities for guys to make moves up the rankings list. PH takes a look at 8 players who may see…
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Continue ReadingAugust is a dead month play wise, but it’s ripe with movement. Several top players leaving the state, means there’s opportunities for guys to make moves up the rankings list. PH takes a look at 8 players who may see their stock rise.
Ethan Speaker 6’6 SF Boulder City 2021 – Speaker has benefited from a growth spurt. He went from 6’5 to 6’6 over the summer. The small forward has a great skill set, that includes a good handle, good vision and the ability to score in the post. His best skill is his ability to knock down shots. Speaker is a dead eye shooter that spaces the floor. He was 20th on the list, but with his growth spurt and shooting, I expect him to rise.
Colman Lemke 6’7 SF Faith Lutheran 2021 – Prototypical stretch 4 type. He showed flashes of his potential this summer playing for Team Rogue. He has grown 3 inches since the end of last season. At this point he is a spot up shooter, however any additions to his offensive game will only enhance his prospects. Lemke is still adjusting to his new height, but he has shown a willingness to rebound and protect the rim.
Jackson Williams 6’2 SG Faith Lutheran 2021 – Williams is an intense defender, who has the ability to pressure 94 ft. His offensive game is still a bit raw, and consist of mostly drives, and finishing off teammates creations. However he is a good athlete and has shown the ability to create shots for himself. With his athletic ability and length, I expect Williams to be one of the better defenders in the state. He has an opportunity to rise, just based off his defensive efforts alone.
Chris Dockery 6’5 SG Bonanza 2021 – Dockery’s stock is quickly rising. He’s grown another inch, and moves that used to make him look robotic, now give the perception of a player that the game has slowed down for. He’s extremely versatile, with the ability to play the 1 through 3. Dockery doesn’t have one specific weakness. He could stand to get a little stronger, but that’s not uncommon for players at this stage. His skill-set screams scholarship athlete. He can shoot it, create shots for his teammates, and is an above average athlete. If he carries over his summer play into the fall, expect him to shoot up the rankings list.
Javi Mesa 5’8 PG Basic 2021 – Mesa is a pure floor general, with a pass first mentality. His strongest skill is his ability to get the ball out of his hands and deliver it on time and on target to his teammates. Quick and shifty with a low center of gravity, he’s difficult to stay in front of. Mesa is on the radar, and if he can find a way to help Basic improve on its win total from last year, expect him to rise.
Shane Thomas 6’2 SG Centennial 2022 – Thomas should start getting some more attention. He followed up a solid grassroots season, with a good showing at Larry Hughes’ elite camp. While he’s still adding to his skill set, he has a high IQ and is a knock down shooter. If he puts together the type of sophomore year he’s capable off, expect him to sky rocket up the list.
Joshua Assiff 6’8 SF Impact 2020 – Assiff is a transfer from Valencia, California so I haven’t seen a ton of him. I have however been impressed with what I have seen. He has shown the ability to create shots for himself and his teammates. His game is most effective inside the arc. He’s good off dribble penetration, and can score in the post. He’s marketed as a point forward, and shows flashes of why. Can handle it well, and is a willing passer. He won’t wow you with his athletic ability, but he has the length, size and skill – set to finish over smaller wings. It’s simply a matter of seeing more of him, to determine his consistency.
Zarius Benson – Moore 6’4 SG Democracy Prep – ZBM is a transfer from Detroit Michigan. He brings a blue collar competitive edge to his game. Moore can shoot it and is good of the dribble. His best skill is his ability to create a shot for himself off the bounce, however he has shown the ability to create shots for his teammates as well. It’s just a matter of seeing him display these skills consistently. If he does that, I expect him to move up the list.