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Chosen Premiere Labor Day Tournament: More Fresh Faces

Chosen Premiere Labor Day Tournament: More Fresh Faces
Bruce Williams
Bruce Williams
September 4, 2023 @ 09:30 PM
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Salvatore Verba
Salvatore Verba 6'2" | PF | 2027
NV
Payton Fowler
Payton Fowler 6'6" | PF | 2025
NV
Carlos Mcglothan
Carlos Mcglothan 6'1" | SF | 2026
NV
Jacob Gill
Jacob Gill 6'2" | CG | 2024
NV
Hudson Yakubik
Hudson Yakubik 6'4" | SF | 2026
UT
Justin Santana
Justin Santana 6'2" | PF | 2026
NV
Michael Trey Phillips
Michael Trey Phillips 6'5" | SF | 2025
NV
Daylen Dove
Daylen Dove 5'9" | PG | 2026
NV
Elijah Townsend
Elijah Townsend 5'10" | PG | 2027
NV
Tyler Merto
Tyler Merto 6'5" | SF | 2027
NV
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The Labor Day Tournament took place in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Las Vegas Basketball Center Sept, 1st – 3rd. The event hosted by Chosen Premier featured boys and girls teams ranging from 9u to 17u. The tournament provided a terrific platform for players to get on the rankings radar. Here's a look at some more fresh faces.

Daylen Dove

Daylen Dove

NV
PG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Daylen
Dove PG
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
HS
Liberty
|
NV
Chosen Premiere Labor Day Tournament: More Fresh Faces
Dove was good throughout the weekend, however he came up big in the championship game. In a back...
Written by Bruce Williams
Read more at PrepHoops.com
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Daylen Dove

Instagram
State: Nevada
School: Liberty
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Elijah Townsend

Elijah Townsend

NV
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Elijah
Townsend PG
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
HS
Canyon Springs
|
NV
Chosen Premiere Labor Day Tournament: More Fresh Faces
Pound for pound Townsend was one of the toughest players I saw on the day. The guard can...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Elijah Townsend

Instagram Twitter
State: Nevada
School: Canyon Springs
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Michael Trey Phillips

Michael Trey Phillips

HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Michael
Trey Phillips SF
Class
2025
Height
6'5"
HS
Coral Academy
|
NV
Chosen Premiere Labor Day Tournament: More Fresh Faces
I’m not exactly sure what Phillips is going to do when he plays, however I know something’s going...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Michael Trey Phillips

Instagram
State: Nevada
School: Coral Academy
Club: Prominent Elite
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Justin Santana

Justin Santana

NV
PF
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Justin
Santana PF
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Green Valley
|
NV
Chosen Premiere Labor Day Tournament: More Fresh Faces
Santana stood out with his activity and signature skill. He was all over the court, using a quick...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Justin Santana

State: Nevada
School: Green Valley
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Highlights

Hudson Yakubik

Hudson Yakubik

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Hudson
Yakubik SF
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Basic Academy
|
UT
Chosen Premiere Labor Day Tournament: More Fresh Faces
Yakubik is a player that competed. He showed that he’s a willing versatile defender, switching out onto multiple...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Hudson Yakubik

State: Utah
School: Basic Academy
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Jacob Gill

Jacob Gill

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2024
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Jacob
Gill CG
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
HS
Bishop Gorman
|
NV
Chosen Premiere Labor Day Tournament: More Fresh Faces
Gill has a college ready frame, and is effective with the ball in his hands. The transfer from...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Jacob Gill

State: Nevada
School: Bishop Gorman
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Carlos Mcglothan

Carlos Mcglothan

NV
SF
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Carlos
Mcglothan SF
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Canyon Springs
|
NV
Chosen Premiere Labor Day Tournament: More Fresh Faces
When it comes to a signature skill, Mcglothan has a very specific one. I swear  I never saw...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Carlos Mcglothan

Instagram
State: Nevada
School: Canyon Springs
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Payton Fowler

Payton Fowler

NV
PF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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Payton
Fowler PF
Class
2025
Height
6'6"
HS
Red Rock Academy
|
NV
Chosen Premiere Labor Day Tournament: More Fresh Faces
The big man made himself known by making the game simple. He caught and finished around the rim...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Payton Fowler

State: Nevada
School: Red Rock Academy
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Salvatore Verba

Salvatore Verba

NV
PF
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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Salvatore
Verba PF
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
HS
Shadow Ridge
|
NV
Chosen Premiere Labor Day Tournament: More Fresh Faces
Verba is your prototypical lunch pale, hard hat guy. The forward seemed to grab every rebound, and win...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Salvatore Verba

Instagram
State: Nevada
School: Shadow Ridge
Club: Vegas Rebels Basketball Club
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Highlights

Tyler Merto

Tyler Merto

NV
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Tyler
Merto SF
Class
2027
Height
6'5"
HS
Desert Pines
|
NV
Chosen Premiere Labor Day Tournament: More Fresh Faces
Merto made it look easy. He was a dual threat all weekend, scoring in the paint, as well...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Tyler Merto

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State: Nevada
School: Desert Pines
Club: Prominate elite
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