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City Rankings: Top 10 Players in Denver’s Northern Suburbs

City Rankings: Top 10 Players in Denver’s Northern Suburbs
Ryan Garland
Ryan Garland
August 20, 2022 @ 09:33 PM
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Tanner Braketa
Tanner Braketa 6'1" | PG | 2025
CO
Jasper Padia
Jasper Padia 6'5" | SF | 2023
CO
Master Diggins
Master Diggins 6'4" | CG | 2023
CO
Jackson Hansen
Jackson Hansen 5'9" | CG | 2024
CO
Nathaniel Owen
Nathaniel Owen 6'5" | SG | 2023
CO
Ryan Leopold
Ryan Leopold 6'2" | SF | 2023
CO
Quin Galka
Quin Galka 6'6" | SF | 2023
CO
Eric Quintana
Eric Quintana 5'9" | PG | 2023
CO
Jathan Alston
Jathan Alston 6'4" | SF | 2023
CO
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The northern suburbs of Denver have some intriguing talent in the areas of Arvada to Northglenn. Here are our picks for the top 10 players from the northern suburbs of Denver.

Northern Colorado
Tanner Braketa

Tanner Braketa

CO
PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Tanner
Braketa PG
Class
2025
Height
6'1"
HS
Ralston Valley
|
CO
City Rankings: Top 10 Players in Denver’s Northern Suburbs
Tanner Braketa is already a sophomore one of the best shooters in the state. Tanner has an unique...
Written by Ryan Garland
Northern Colorado
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Tanner Braketa

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State: Colorado
School: Ralston Valley
Club: B&B Academy
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Jasper Padia

Jasper Padia

CO
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2023
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Jasper
Padia SF
Class
2023
Height
6'5"
HS
Arvada West
|
CO
City Rankings: Top 10 Players in Denver’s Northern Suburbs
Jasper Padia is a big, athletic wing who is great at getting downhill to the rim. Jasper has...
Written by Ryan Garland
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Jasper Padia

State: Colorado
School: Arvada West
Club: B&B Academy
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Mt. San Jacinto
Master Diggins

Master Diggins

CO
CG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2023
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Master
Diggins CG
Class
2023
Height
6'4"
HS
Faith Christian
|
CO
City Rankings: Top 10 Players in Denver’s Northern Suburbs
Master Diggins is a lengthy scoring guard with a smooth handle on the ball and great vertical athleticism....
Written by Ryan Garland
Mt. San Jacinto
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Master Diggins

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State: Colorado
School: Faith Christian
Club: Hard2Guard
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Jackson Hansen

Jackson Hansen

CO
CG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS CG
CLASS 2024
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Jackson
Hansen CG
Class
2024
Height
5'9"
HS
Ralston Valley
|
CO
City Rankings: Top 10 Players in Denver’s Northern Suburbs
Jackson Hansen is a small guard who plays with a chip on his shoulder playing with intensity on...
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Jackson Hansen

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State: Colorado
School: Ralston Valley
Club: B and B Academy
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Nathaniel Owen

Nathaniel Owen

CO
SG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG
CLASS 2023
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Nathaniel
Owen SG
Class
2023
Height
6'5"
HS
Belleview Christian
|
CO
City Rankings: Top 10 Players in Denver’s Northern Suburbs
Nathaniel Owen is a long 3 and D prospect with great height and slashing ability. Nathaniel is a...
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Nathaniel Owen

State: Colorado
School: Belleview Christian
Club: Colorado Premier
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Ryan Leopold

Ryan Leopold

CO
SF
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SF
CLASS 2023
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Ryan
Leopold SF
Class
2023
Height
6'2"
HS
Riverdale Ridge
|
CO
City Rankings: Top 10 Players in Denver’s Northern Suburbs
Ryan Leopold is a bulky combo-guard who is a player who makes the right plays on the court....
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State: Colorado
School: Riverdale Ridge
Club: Team Daum
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Quin Galka

Quin Galka

CO
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2023
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Quin
Galka SF
Class
2023
Height
6'6"
HS
Broomfield
|
CO
City Rankings: Top 10 Players in Denver’s Northern Suburbs
Quin Galka is a big 6’5 wing who plays solid defense and is a good spot-up three=point shooter....
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Quin Galka

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State: Colorado
School: Broomfield
Club: Mile High Magic
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Eric Quintana

Eric Quintana

CO
PG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG
CLASS 2023
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Eric
Quintana PG
Class
2023
Height
5'9"
HS
Holy Family
|
CO
City Rankings: Top 10 Players in Denver’s Northern Suburbs
Eric Quintana is a scrappy point guard who has flown under the radar for too long. Eric brings...
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Eric Quintana

State: Colorado
School: Holy Family
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Jathan Alston

Jathan Alston

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2023
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Jathan
Alston SF
Class
2023
Height
6'4"
HS
Riverdale Ridge
|
CO
City Rankings: Top 10 Players in Denver’s Northern Suburbs
Jathan Alston is a sturdy forward who uses his broad frame to finish through contact at the rim....
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State: Colorado
School: Riverdale Ridge
Club: 24MD Team Daum
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