Pre-Season Preview: 4A Bold Predictions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the 4A basketball season in Nevada approaches, bold predictions are already circulating among avid fans and analysts alike. The anticipation is palpable, with whispers of intense rivalries, unexpected upsets, and standout performances dominating the pre-season discussions. Several underdog teams will defy expectations and challenge traditional powerhouses for the top spot. The player matchups are expected to be nothing short of spectacular, with emerging talents and seasoned veterans going head-to-head in thrilling displays of skill and athleticism. As the excitement builds, one can't help but wonder if this season will mark the rise of a new basketball powerhouse or witness the resurgence of a storied program. With high stakes and even higher expectations, the 4A basketball season promises to deliver an unforgettable spectacle, leaving fans on the edge of their seats and redefining the landscape of high school basketball in the Silver State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1351866' first='Dominic' last='Williams'] Will (Melo)size Reed </strong>- I always have to do my due diligence regarding the senior's health, but if he looks anything like what I saw of him during the <a href="https://prephoops.com/2023/09/ph-expo-breakdown-superlatives/">PrepHoops Expo</a>, then everybody else is in trouble. He's a mismatch nightmare, with the ability to singlehandedly put his team on his back. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2240785' first='Kenny' last='Williams'] Will Be A Surprise Freshman Of The Year Candidate</strong> - The gap between him and the other freshman that contribute in 4A will be rather larger. Add in the fact that he will have the ball in his hands for a Basic Team with the tools to upset some people and you've got a recipe to make some noise. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1281369' first='Xavion' last='Staton'] Will Record A Double Double That Doesn't Include Points</strong> - It will be rebounds and Blocks and don't be suprised if it's a 20 rebound 10 block type performance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1020436' first='Graydon' last='Lemke'] Will Lead 4A in Made Threes</strong> - The sniper foward was the #4 shooter in my <a href="https://prephoops.com/2023/11/bruces-best-top-25-shooters-in-the-state-2/">Top 25 Shooters </a>list </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>An Interior Player Will Be Named POY For Every Division</strong> - Ironically 4A is where the size is. In addition to the sharpshooter Lemke, and Staton, [player_tooltip player_id='986966' first='R'zha' last='Whittle'], [player_tooltip player_id='1338783' first='Qualib' last='Ghallab'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1336295' first='Gerald' last='Patterson'] are contenders. [player_tooltip player_id='1512083' first='Jace' last='Anderson'] has a chance to take home POY honors up North, while [player_tooltip player_id='1974735' first='Luke' last='Robinson'] is a Dark Horse Contender. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Shadow Ridge Will Have At Least One Game Where They Score Over</strong> - Too much fire power for the Mustangs. There's going to be a night when [player_tooltip player_id='1283804' first='Jalen' last='Butler'], [player_tooltip player_id='1491634' first='Jesse' last='Judkins'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1667444' first='Brycen' last='Nickerson'] are all on. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1420496' first='Isaiah' last='Trotter'] Will Flirt With A Tripple Double In A Game This Year </strong>- In that hundred point game, don't be suprised if Trotter is the one dishing out the assist. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->