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Bruce’s Best: Back Gym Gem’s

Bruce’s Best: Back Gym Gem’s
Bruce Williams
Bruce Williams
February 4, 2024 @ 11:30 AM
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Saolotoga Jefferson
Saolotoga Jefferson 6'0" | PF | 2026
NV
Tavien Phoenix
Tavien Phoenix 6'3" | PF/SF | 2026
NV
Aubrey Victor
Aubrey Victor 6'1" | SF | 2025
NV
Jerrell Jones
Jerrell Jones 5'11" | SG | 2027
NV
Ellis Vance
Ellis Vance 5'10" | PG | 2027
NV
Brady Robinson
Brady Robinson 6'7" | PF/SG | 2027
NV
Dominic Givens
Dominic Givens 6'7" | SF | 2026
NV
Rylan Hearns
Rylan Hearns 6'5" | SG/PG | 2026
NV
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Ellis Vance

Ellis Vance

NV
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Ellis
Vance PG
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
HS
Canyon Springs
|
NV
Bruce’s Best: Back Gym Gem’s
Got a chance to watch Vance a couple of times. The guard impressed with his handle, which allowed...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Ellis Vance

State: Nevada
School: Canyon Springs
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Jerrell Jones

Jerrell Jones

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Jerrell
Jones SG
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
HS
Basic
|
NV
Bruce’s Best: Back Gym Gem’s
Jones has several physical tools to be impressed with. The wing has long arms and quick hands, using...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Jerrell Jones

State: Nevada
School: Basic
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Aubrey Victor

Aubrey Victor

NV
SF
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Aubrey
Victor SF
Class
2025
Height
6'1"
HS
Canyon Springs
|
NV
Bruce’s Best: Back Gym Gem’s
Was plesantly suprised when I walked into the back Gym to catch Victor. He had himself a terrific...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Aubrey Victor

State: Nevada
School: Canyon Springs
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Highlights

Brady Robinson

Brady Robinson

NV
PF/SG
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF/SG
CLASS 2027
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Brady
Robinson PF/SG
Class
2027
Height
6'7"
HS
Palo Verde
|
NV
Bruce’s Best: Back Gym Gem’s
What stood out most about Robinson was his positional size. Despite being one of the tallest players on...
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Brady Robinson

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State: Nevada
School: Palo Verde
Club: PFB
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Highlights

Saolotoga Jefferson

Saolotoga Jefferson

NV
PF
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Saolotoga
Jefferson PF
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Basic
|
NV
Bruce’s Best: Back Gym Gem’s
Sagatoa is a hard playing physical forward who had no problem mixing it up. What made him stand...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Saolotoga Jefferson

State: Nevada
School: Basic
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Highlights

Rylan Hearns

Rylan Hearns

NV
SG/PG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG/PG
CLASS 2026
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Rylan
Hearns SG/PG
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
Arbor View
|
NV
Bruce’s Best: Back Gym Gem’s
Hearns is a player that has impressed every time I’ve walked in to watch him play. It was...
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Rylan Hearns

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State: Nevada
School: Arbor View
Club: Prominent Elite
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Highlights

Dominic Givens

Dominic Givens

NV
SF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Dominic
Givens SF
Class
2026
Height
6'7"
HS
Arbor View
|
NV
Bruce’s Best: Back Gym Gem’s
Givens is all arms and legs, and growing. Known more as a shooter, he did a good job...
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Dominic Givens

State: Nevada
School: Arbor View
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