Ryan’s 5A Rankings: Tier Two
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For Tier two these are teams who are looking set to make a deep playoff run and could have a chance of winning it all. 5. Dakota Ridge Dakota Ridge was on the verge of making tier one as they…
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Continue ReadingFor Tier two these are teams who are looking set to make a deep playoff run and could have a chance of winning it all.
5. Dakota Ridge
Dakota Ridge was on the verge of making tier one as they have been dominant playing in state competition. This team is one of the deepest teams in 5A led by sharpshooter Trevor Fuller Trevor Fuller 6'1" | CG Dakota Ridge | 2023 State CO . Trevor has always been known as a good shooter and he has recently improved his scoring off of the bounce making him a more diverse scorer. Sophomore Ethan Berninger Ethan Berninger 6'5" | SG Dakota Ridge | 2025 State CO has been having a breakout season as he is another good shooter who has improved his scoring off the bounce, even throwing down some exhilarating dunks through traffic. Carson Evans Carson Evans 6'1" | CG Dakota Ridge | 2023 State CO is a gritty guard who does the little things for the team, he uses his bulky frame to box out and is an unselfish player who is leading the team in assists. Cole Holloway Cole Holloway 6'5" | SF Dakota Ridge | 2023 State CO is a gritty forward who has bought into his role as a rebounder and does a great job cleaning the offensive boards to create second-chance opportunities for his team.
6. Vista PEAK Prep
Vista PEAK Prep has the biggest team in 5A with their twin towers down low consisting of junior forwards Carson Mcdonald and Kyree Polk. Kyree may be the biggest player in the state, he stands at 6’9 and has a bog frame allowing him to bully players down low where he has improved his finishing ability. Carson is an athletic power forward who can finish above the rim and has shown some potential to be a stretch big man shooting a solid clip so far this season. Alante Monroe-Elazier is a wing who has a knack for finishing around the rim due to his elite balance and footwork. Nassir Mills adds some needed additional scoring from the backcourt and does a good job dishing the ball out to his teammates. This team’s frontcourt makes them a match-up problem for many 5A teams.
7. Lewis-Palmer
Lewis-Palmer is one of the most winningest programs in recent times in Colorado and once again has a talented squad looking to make a run. This team is led by Air Force commit Eli Robinson Eli Robinson 6'6" Lewis Palmer | 2023 CO . Eli is a versatile forward who can play down low or from the perimeter on the offensive end, he is a stat sheet stuffer averaging 20.2 points, 9.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 2.1 steals, and 2.4 blocks per contest. Cohen Edmondson is a big guard who is able to stretch the floor with his knockdown jumper. Senior guard JJ Nsubuga has been their third-best player providing some shot-making ability and is a willing passer. While this team does not have the depth they have had in years past they have one of the top seniors in the state who can lead them on a good playoff run.