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Playoff Preview: 4A Impact Sophomores

Playoff Preview: 4A Impact Sophomores
Bruce Williams
Bruce Williams
February 10, 2024 @ 03:15 PM
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Tyson Price
Tyson Price 6'2" | SG | 2026
UT
Liam Sorensen
Liam Sorensen 6'2" | SG/PG | 2026
NV
Kaden Arnold
Kaden Arnold 6'1" | CG | 2027
NV
Carter Knight
Carter Knight 6'1" | SG | 2026
NV
Alan Anderson Jr
Alan Anderson Jr 6'5" | SF | 2026
NV
Brenden Speed
Brenden Speed 5'11" | PG | 2026
NV
Laronte Johnson
Laronte Johnson 5'8" | PG | 2026
NV
James Williams
James Williams 6'5" | SG | 2026
NV
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It's the best time of the year! The playoffs are upon us, and after a long season, several sophomores have found a way to make an impact on playoff teams. Here's a look at some of the top impact Sophomores heading into playoff time.

Brenden Speed

Brenden Speed

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Brenden
Speed PG
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
HS
Trinity
|
NV
Playoff Preview: 4A Impact Sophomores
Speed is part of a Chargers squad, that’s had a ton of contributions from underclassmen. The lighting fast...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Brenden Speed

State: Nevada
School: Trinity
Club: The Program
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Alan Anderson Jr

Alan Anderson Jr

HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Alan
Anderson Jr SF
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
Coronado
|
NV
Playoff Preview: 4A Impact Sophomores
Anderson is another young contributor for Clark. The versatile foward is athletic, and has shown terrific offensive instincts,...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Alan Anderson Jr

State: Nevada
School: Coronado
Club: The Program
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Kaden Arnold

Kaden Arnold

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Kaden
Arnold CG
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
HS
SFBA
|
NV
Playoff Preview: 4A Impact Sophomores
Arnold has served notice to the rest of the state, that he’s one of the top Sophomores. He...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Kaden Arnold

State: Nevada
School: SFBA
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Laronte Johnson

Laronte Johnson

NV
PG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Laronte
Johnson PG
Class
2026
Height
5'8"
HS
Valley
|
NV
Playoff Preview: 4A Impact Sophomores
Lefty had a more than productive year for a Viking squad that reaches the playoffs. Johnson contributed on...
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Laronte Johnson

State: Nevada
School: Valley
Club: Vegas Elite
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Carter Knight

Carter Knight

NV
SG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Carter
Knight SG
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Clark
|
NV
Playoff Preview: 4A Impact Sophomores
Knight really helped with the depth and perimeter versatility for the Chargers. The guard is a good defender,...
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Carter Knight

State: Nevada
School: Clark
Club: The Program
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Tyson Price

Tyson Price

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Tyson
Price SG
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Utah Prep Academy
|
UT
Playoff Preview: 4A Impact Sophomores
Faith was dominant in the Mountain Division all year. The play of the guard Price contributed. In addition...
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Tyson Price

State: Utah
School: Utah Prep Academy
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James Williams

James Williams

HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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James
Williams SG
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
Reno
|
NV
Playoff Preview: 4A Impact Sophomores
Williams will be called on step up his game in the playoffs. That shouldn’t be a problem for...
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James Williams

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State: Nevada
School: Reno
Club: NY Gauchos
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Liam Sorensen

Liam Sorensen

NV
SG/PG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG/PG
CLASS 2026
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Liam
Sorensen SG/PG
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Bishop Manogue
|
NV
Playoff Preview: 4A Impact Sophomores
Sorensen is a quiet assassain that contributed all season long. He can shoot the ball, and is a...
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Liam Sorensen

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State: Nevada
School: Bishop Manogue
Club: PRO16/NXT Reno Ballers
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