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Rankings Preview: More Unranked Players

Rankings Preview: More Unranked Players
Bruce Williams
Bruce Williams
May 10, 2023 @ 11:49 AM
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Desmond Payne
Desmond Payne 6'4" | PF | 2024
NV
Pape Ndiaye
Pape Ndiaye 7'0" | C | 2024
NV
Zion Gayle
Zion Gayle 6'5" | PF | 2025
NV
Jason Whitfield
Jason Whitfield 5'8" | PG | 2026
NV
Richy Rodriguez
Richy Rodriguez 5'7" | PG | 2024
NV
Werrason Bakindo
Werrason Bakindo 6'5" | PF | 2024
NV
Jayden Hulett
Jayden Hulett 6'2" | SG | 2024
NV
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Grassroots season is in full swing with teams out on the road taking on National competition. While many ranked players are making headway, there are some unranked players using their play to vie for future rankings spots. We follow up our Unranked Players article, with a quick look at some of the unranked prospects poised to break into the next rankings.

Richy Rodriguez

Richy Rodriguez

NV
PG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Richy
Rodriguez PG
Class
2024
Height
5'7"
HS
Rancho
|
NV
Rankings Preview: More Unranked Players
Rodriguez has been scrapping and clawing his way for the Rams for a few year’s now, and is...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Richy Rodriguez

State: Nevada
School: Rancho
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Jayden Hulett

Jayden Hulett

NV
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Jayden
Hulett SG
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
HS
Desert Oasis
|
NV
Rankings Preview: More Unranked Players
I could envision Hulett playing a key role for Desert Oasis this year. He has the kind of...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Jayden Hulett

State: Nevada
School: Desert Oasis
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UNLV
Pape Ndiaye

Pape Ndiaye

NV
C
HEIGHT 7'0"
POS C
CLASS 2024
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Pape
Ndiaye C
Class
2024
Height
7'0"
HS
Trinity
|
NV
Rankings Preview: More Unranked Players
Ndiaye is a transfer player that will figure high in the rankings, including perhaps a top 10 spot....
Written by Bruce Williams
UNLV
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Pape Ndiaye

State: Nevada
School: Trinity
Club: LV Knicks
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Desmond Payne

Desmond Payne

NV
PF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS PF
CLASS 2024
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Desmond
Payne PF
Class
2024
Height
6'4"
HS
Desert Oasis
|
NV
Rankings Preview: More Unranked Players
DO could be a program that makes some noise next season. The addition of Payne provides them with...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Desmond Payne

State: Nevada
School: Desert Oasis
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Werrason Bakindo

Werrason Bakindo

NV
PF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF
CLASS 2024
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Werrason
Bakindo PF
Class
2024
Height
6'5"
HS
Clark
|
NV
Rankings Preview: More Unranked Players
Bakindo was a revelation druing the April Bash. The long forward is quite bouncy, and he uses his...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Werrason Bakindo

State: Nevada
School: Clark
Club: Program
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Zion Gayle

Zion Gayle

NV
PF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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Zion
Gayle PF
Class
2025
Height
6'5"
HS
Somerset Losee
|
NV
Rankings Preview: More Unranked Players
Gayle has a chance to be one of the top newcomers in 4A. He has a powerful frame,...
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Zion Gayle

State: Nevada
School: Somerset Losee
Club: Hard 2 Guard
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Jason Whitfield

Jason Whitfield

NV
PG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Jason
Whitfield PG
Class
2026
Height
5'8"
HS
Sunrise Mountain
|
NV
Rankings Preview: More Unranked Players
This kid has caught my eye every time I’ve watched him play. He’s got a lot of shiftiness...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Jason Whitfield

State: Nevada
School: Sunrise Mountain
Club: Lv Rockets
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