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Bruce’s Best: Unranked Prospects

Bruce’s Best: Unranked Prospects
Bruce Williams
Bruce Williams
July 20, 2024 @ 12:51 PM
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Tommy Pulcini
Tommy Pulcini 6'3" | SF | 2025
NV
Amari Hinds
Amari Hinds 6'1" | SG | 2027
NV
Nick Mazza
Nick Mazza 5'11" | SG | 2026
NV
EJ Banks
EJ Banks 2026
NV
Evan Bruning
Evan Bruning 6'10" | C | 2025
NV
Tramaine Burras
Tramaine Burras 6'5" | SF/PF | 2025
NV
River Duke
River Duke 6'5" | PF | 2026
NV
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As always we look to go deep in the rankings, providing extensive evals of prospects. With the upcoming Prephoops rankings on the near horizon, let's take a look at unranked prospects who could be making their first appearance in the upcoming rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2473888"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-669bf905c84f5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Got a look at Pulcini during the Green Valley Christian league. He is a high motor type that looks to generate offense off his effort. Not having a number next to his name hasn't stopped the rangy wing from getting on the radar. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2461025"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-669bf905c8552"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Has a chance to be a special season at Founders, as they have one of the biggest foundations in the state. Although unranked, the 6'10 Bruning is an evolving big man that has shown terrific improvement during the course of his high school career. Look for him to be one of the highest ranked new additions when the new rankings are released. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2448816"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-669bf905c8593"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Got a glimpse of Burras during Memorial Day weekend, He's a deep sleeper that should have an immediate impact for PV. He'll bring size along with R&amp;J athleticism to the new rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2461761"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-669bf905c85cd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the more underrated defenders is Mazza. The 6'0 perimeter player shows terrific instincts, making solid rotations, while accurately jumping the passing lanes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2461215"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-669bf905c8605"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If the rumors are correct, Valley is going to be loaded this year. That means more exposure for Banks. The wing impressed with his IQ and athleticism when I watched him in the Summer. Look for him to make a mark on the upcoming Rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2447830"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-669bf905c863d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Like Duke's combination of size and skill. The rising junior is good enough with his back to the basket, to score off direct entry, and he's shown the ability to stretch the floor out to the mid post. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2468405"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-669bf905c8674"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hinds broke out on the big stage, helping Vegas to a bracket championship at Section 7. He's a tremendous defensive player that was able to stand out because of his IQ and effectiveness defending the basketball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

As always we look to go deep in the rankings, providing extensive evals of prospects. With the upcoming Prephoops rankings on the near horizon, let's take a look at unranked prospects who could be making their first appearance in the upcoming rankings.

Tommy Pulcini

Tommy Pulcini

NV
SF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Tommy
Pulcini SF
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
HS
GV Christian
|
NV
Bruce’s Best: Unranked Prospects
Got a look at Pulcini during the Green Valley Christian league. He is a high motor type that...
Written by Bruce Williams
Read more at PrepHoops.com
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Tommy Pulcini

State: Nevada
School: GV Christian
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Highlights

Evan Bruning

Evan Bruning

NV
C
HEIGHT 6'10"
POS C
CLASS 2025
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Evan
Bruning C
Class
2025
Height
6'10"
HS
Founders Academy
|
NV
Bruce’s Best: Unranked Prospects
Has a chance to be a special season at Founders, as they have one of the biggest foundations...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Evan Bruning

State: Nevada
School: Founders Academy
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Highlights

Tramaine Burras

Tramaine Burras

NV
SF/PF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF/PF
CLASS 2025
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Tramaine
Burras SF/PF
Class
2025
Height
6'5"
HS
Pahrump Valley
|
NV
Bruce’s Best: Unranked Prospects
Got a glimpse of Burras during Memorial Day weekend, He’s a deep sleeper that should have an immediate...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Tramaine Burras

State: Nevada
School: Pahrump Valley
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Highlights

Nick Mazza

Nick Mazza

NV
SG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Nick
Mazza SG
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
HS
Founders
|
NV
Bruce’s Best: Unranked Prospects
One of the more underrated defenders is Mazza. The 6’0 perimeter player shows terrific instincts, making solid rotations,...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Nick Mazza

State: Nevada
School: Founders
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Highlights

EJ Banks

EJ Banks

NV
POS N/A
CLASS 2026
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EJ
Banks
Class
2026
HS
Valley
|
NV
Bruce’s Best: Unranked Prospects
If the rumors are correct, Valley is going to be loaded this year. That means more exposure for...
Written by Bruce Williams
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EJ Banks

State: Nevada
School: Valley
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Highlights

River Duke

River Duke

NV
PF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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River
Duke PF
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
Western Tech
|
NV
Bruce’s Best: Unranked Prospects
Like Duke’s combination of size and skill. The rising junior is good enough with his back to the...
Written by Bruce Williams
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River Duke

State: Nevada
School: Western Tech
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Highlights

Amari Hinds

Amari Hinds

NV
SG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Amari
Hinds SG
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
HS
Las Vegas
|
NV
Bruce’s Best: Unranked Prospects
Hinds broke out on the big stage, helping Vegas to a bracket championship at Section 7. He’s a...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Amari Hinds

State: Nevada
School: Las Vegas
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