Midseason Review: 20 Breakout Performers
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One of the best things about High School basketball is watching players improve. In an era of instant gratification, it would be easy for players to give up after a season or two of limited success. However these guys exemplify…
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Continue ReadingOne of the best things about High School basketball is watching players improve. In an era of instant gratification, it would be easy for players to give up after a season or two of limited success. However these guys exemplify the definition of grinders. Here a look at 20 players that are in the midst of breakout season.
Joe Brown Joe Brown 6'1" | PG Desert Pines | 2024 State NV – One of the best teammates, Brown has increased his minutes and production for DP. He had a 17 point outing in a win over Spring Valley.
Kayden Arnold Kayden Arnold 5'11" | CG Desert Oasis | 2026 State NV – Sharpshooter has found a home at DO. He knocked down 6 threes in a victory this weekend.
Elijah Redic Elijah Redic 6'2" | SG Sunrise Mountain | 2024 State NV – Has been a 20 plus point scorer for a Sunrise Mountain squad showing improvement.
Elijah Flowers Elijah Flowers 6'2" | SG Valley | 2024 State NV – Has carried over a strong Grassroots season into a solid high school campaign.
Gavin Cummins Gavin Cummins 6'2" | SF Lake Mead | 2025 State NV – The junior is doing a little bit of everything for 2A favorite Lake Mead, putting together a solid 11 – 4 – 2 – 2 season.
Gavin Rhodes Gavin Rhodes 6'1" | SG Lake Mead | 2026 State NV – Rhodes is one of the most underrated glass cleaners in the sophomore class, averaging almost 8 boards a game.
Kamarion Durant Kamarion Durant 5'10" | PG Eldorado | 2024 State NV – The Legacy transfer is having a fabulous season, putting up 17 per game while leading Eldo in scoring.
Emmitt Bell Emmitt Bell 5'9" | PG Somerset Sky Pointe | 2026 State NV – The physical guard has had some big performances including a season high 28 against Palo.
CJ Joshua CJ Joshua 6'6" | PF Spring Valley | 2024 State NV – The transfer from Palo has established himself as one of the best rebounders in the state, averaging almost 15 per game.
Kalen Bart Kalen Bart 6'3" | PF Lincoln | 2025 NV – The junior put the state on notice with a career high 36 in a victory over Pinecrest.
Kaden Rowe Kaden Rowe 6'3" | SG Bishop Manogue | 2025 State NV – The junior has thrown his hat into the ring as one of the best shooters in the state, knocking down 42% of his threes for Manogue.
Sean Pendleton Sean Pendleton 5'11" | PG Boulder City | 2025 State NV – Part of one of the best big three in the state, Pendleton’s leadership and 13 points per game have BC looking like a contender.
Anthony Winters Anthony Winters 5'10" | PG Fernley | 2024 State NV – The state’s most underrated prospect leads the state with 6 steals per game.
Miles Williams Miles Williams 6'0" | PG Mater East | 2025 State NV – Love the improvement from the junior guard. One of the state’s leaders in assist has a nearly 3-1 assist to turnover ratio.
Justin Brulee Justin Brulee 5'8" | PG Foothill | 2024 State NV – The Foothill Floor general has been one of the season’s most consistent dime droppers.
Christian Cardona Christian Cardona 5'8" | PG Cimarron | 2025 State NV – He and his 17 points per game, has given the Spartans perhaps the top inside outside duo’s in 4A.
Kendon Jones Kendon Jones 6'6" | C Mater East | 2025 State NV – Jones has turned himself into a legit prospect, and one of the top glass cleaners in the state.
Josiah Tinkorang Josiah Tinkorang 6'4" | PF Elko | 2024 NV – The do it all forward has provided Elko with great frontcourt depth, averaging almost 10 boards per game.
Justin Bentley Justin Bentley 5'9" | PG Palo Verde | 2025 State NV – High energy, on ball defender has Palo right in the mix of the playoff hunt.
Bryce Iwuoha Bryce Iwuoha 6'4" | SF Centennial | 2026 State NV – The sophomore has provided consistent production for a surprising Centennial squad.