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Rankings Preview: Breakthrough 2025’s

Rankings Preview: Breakthrough 2025’s
Bruce Williams
Bruce Williams
October 2, 2023 @ 06:00 PM
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Ahmad Raheem
Ahmad Raheem 5'9" | PG | 2025
NV
Travaughn Brigance
Travaughn Brigance 6'2" | SF | 2025
NV
AJ Duke
AJ Duke 5'8" | CG | 2025
NV
Ethan Nelson
Ethan Nelson 6'4" | SG | 2025
NV
Curtis Ripptoe
Curtis Ripptoe 6'5" | C | 2025
NV
Kingston Carmona
Kingston Carmona 6'2" | SG | 2025
NV
Jack Walker
Jack Walker 6'5" | PF | 2025
NV
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The updated Prephoops Rankings will be released Thursday, Nov 5th. These rankings will feature players from the class of 2024 through and including the class of 2027. Take a look at the current rankings here. The junior year is also known as the breakout one. Let's take a look at these 2025's poised for a breakout year.

Ahmad Raheem

Ahmad Raheem

NV
PG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Ahmad
Raheem PG
Class
2025
Height
5'9"
HS
Western
|
NV
Rankings Preview: Breakthrough 2025’s
He was impressive this summer. The guard can defend his position, and is a terrific downhill driver. If...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Ahmad Raheem

State: Nevada
School: Western
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Highlights

Kingston Carmona

Kingston Carmona

NV
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Kingston
Carmona SG
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
HS
Bishop Gorman
|
NV
Rankings Preview: Breakthrough 2025’s
Playing a hunch on this one. Carmona plays for a program that will be involved in a ton...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Kingston Carmona

State: Nevada
School: Bishop Gorman
Club: Prominent Elite
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Curtis Ripptoe

Curtis Ripptoe

NV
C
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS C
CLASS 2025
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Curtis
Ripptoe C
Class
2025
Height
6'5"
HS
Lincoln Co
|
NV
Rankings Preview: Breakthrough 2025’s
The 6’4 foward has gotten valuable varsity minutes in his first two season. He’s a player with a...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Curtis Ripptoe

State: Nevada
School: Lincoln Co
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Ethan Nelson

Ethan Nelson

NV
SG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Ethan
Nelson SG
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
HS
Sierra Vista
|
NV
Rankings Preview: Breakthrough 2025’s
Raved about Nelson over the Summer months, a strong high school campaign may await him. He’s big enough...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Ethan Nelson

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State: Nevada
School: Sierra Vista
Club: Las Vegas Punishers
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Highlights

Jack Walker

Jack Walker

NV
PF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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Jack
Walker PF
Class
2025
Height
6'5"
HS
Boulder City
|
NV
Rankings Preview: Breakthrough 2025’s
Excited to watch Walker this season. He’s put in the work, both on his body and his craft,...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Jack Walker

Instagram
State: Nevada
School: Boulder City
Club: Henderson Basketball Academy
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Highlights

AJ Duke

AJ Duke

NV
CG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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AJ
Duke CG
Class
2025
Height
5'8"
HS
Legacy
|
NV
Rankings Preview: Breakthrough 2025’s
Duke is going to be on my all Microwave team. The lefty is a dynamic scorer looking to...
Written by Bruce Williams
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AJ Duke

State: Nevada
School: Legacy
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Travaughn Brigance

Travaughn Brigance

NV
SF
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Travaughn
Brigance SF
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
HS
Silverado
|
NV
Rankings Preview: Breakthrough 2025’s
Brigance was extremely productive when I saw him in the summer. He has the ability to score in...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Travaughn Brigance

State: Nevada
School: Silverado
Club: The Future Of Vegas
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