Valliance Luketa
Valliance Luketa
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Andrew Force | Prep Hoops Scout
4/19/26: Strong lead guard. WIth his power and balance Valliance “Val” projects as a Division II combo guard maybe traditional point guard. Luketa’s change of direction is surprisingly quick considering how strong/heavy he is at this stage of his development. The senior-to-be probably weighs around 185 pounds standing 6-foot-2. Luketa’s playing style reminds somewhat of Emmanuel Mudiay (302 NBA games played). Mudiay caught national headlines around 2013 and 2014 for his impressively muscular physique and exceptional offensive awareness. Luketa is not as tall as Mudiay was (6’5″) but is a significantly better outside shooter than EM was. Thanks to his past winter with Hamilton Heights Christian Academy (HHCA) VL truly understands the operating principles of the high pick’n’roll. That expertise will serve him well beyond high school.
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Read EvaluationVictor Taylor | Prep Hoops Scout
Luketa is another name from Lexington and the NC Spartans to get to know because of his athletic tools, distribution habits, and defensive intensity at the guard spot. He’s really unselfish and always looking to help his team win even if it doesn’t include him scoring the ball well, which means offensively he’s looking to set up others and get them open shots with his playmaking. Also tough to shake defensively and is always looking to be physical and aggressive.
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Read EvaluationJay Anderson | Prep Hoops Scout
Valliance Luketa
Valliance
Luketa
6'1" | PG
Hamilton Heights Christian Academy | 2027
State
TN
is a new face in the 2026 class, checking in at No. 71 out of Lexington Senior High as another season ramps up. He’s an athletic two-way floor general who’s shown he can play with energy defensively and attack the basket with purpose while finding others in space. He’ll be an intriguing prospect to track over the next few seasons in the class.
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Read EvaluationJay Anderson | Prep Hoops Scout
Luketa was an impressive lead guard for Team 9 who led the way for them with his aggressiveness and athleticism with the ball in his hands. He did well to operate off the bounce and showed off an ability to knock down shots in the midrange and on the perimeter. Defensively, he wasn’t afraid to use his length and strong frame to make an impact and make his presence felt. He’ll be an exciting prospect to track over the next few seasons over at Lexington Senior High in NC’s 2026 class.
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Read EvaluationJay Anderson | Prep Hoops Scout
Luketa is a recent mover into North Carolina and a Canadian native with a knack for leading at the point guard spot to keep an eye on at this year’s Top 250 Expo. He’s a wiry 6-foot floor general with basketball in his bloodlines headed to Lexington Senior High and one to watch going forward on the Watch List.
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