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Bruce’s Best: Top 100 Hidden Gems

Bruce’s Best: Top 100 Hidden Gems
Bruce Williams
Bruce Williams
August 10, 2024 @ 09:29 PM
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I’jon Jackson
I’jon Jackson 6'0" | CG | 2026
NV
Darrell Russell
Darrell Russell 6'1" | SG | 2026
NV
Ja’mari Cottingham
Ja’mari Cottingham 6'3" | SF | 2025
NV
Ricky Pacheco
Ricky Pacheco 5'9" | PG | 2025
NV
Mychal Walker
Mychal Walker 5'8" | PG | 2025
NV
Ahmad Wells
Ahmad Wells 6'1" | SF | 2025
NV
Jorge Warde
Jorge Warde 6'3" | C/PF | 2025
NV
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rankings are deep and comprehensive amd most importantly a terrific way to identify talent. While it's clear that your power 5's and D1 players are found at the top of the rankings. There are always a hidden gem or two deep in the rankings. Here's a look at a few gems hidden buried deep in the rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2320396"],"_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-66b821200e646"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cottington is an underated highlight reel with top 50 level athleticism. His ability to impact games with his R&amp;J ability combined with the propensity to make an above the rim impact play make him one of the more exciting players outside the top 100. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1895490"],"_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-66b821200e6d3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The center class isn't deep, so that's a reason to not sleep on this over 100 player. Warde has tremendous footwork, and can even command a double team from the low block. "Baby Jokic" currently hovers outside the top 125. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1922302"],"_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-66b821200e72b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">You can find all kind of skills in players past the top 100. Case in point this top 135 player. Wells is a tenacious player who doubles as an underrated 3 and D guy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2281634"],"_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-66b821200e780"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Keep an eye out for Walker as a stockrisers. He's fearless, and will give 110 on the defensive end. The Glue Guy from Las Vegas is the type of player that every team needs if it is to reach its postseason goals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2302748"],"_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-66b821200e7d1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">When it comes to tough scrappy PG's Pacheco is one of the best in the class. He's a terrific on ball defender, as well as an unselfish facilitator. He and his Pitbull mentality are knocking on the door of the top 100. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2371116"],"_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-66b821200e822"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jackson is a bucket. The combo proves that you can find scorers deep in the rankings. He has some wiggle that gives him a chance to also be a future stockriser. His ability to defeat defenders and create shots for himself makes him one of the more offensively gifted players outside the top 100. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2359369"],"_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-66b821200e872"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Russell is a player that got on the radar during the State tournament. He is a Glue Guy type that helps his team on the backboard, the defensive end and with interior scoring. It may only be a short lived stint over the top 100 as he comes in right at the 101 mark. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Rankings are deep and comprehensive amd most importantly a terrific way to identify talent. While it's clear that your power 5's and D1 players are found at the top of the rankings. There are always a hidden gem or two deep in the rankings. Here's a look at a few gems hidden buried deep in the rankings.

Ja’mari Cottingham

Ja’mari Cottingham

NV
SF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Ja’mari
Cottingham SF
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
HS
Basic
|
NV
Bruce’s Best: Top 100 Hidden Gems
Cottington is an underated highlight reel with top 50 level athleticism. His ability to impact games with his...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Ja’mari Cottingham

State: Nevada
School: Basic
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Highlights

Jorge Warde

Jorge Warde

NV
C/PF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS C/PF
CLASS 2025
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Jorge
Warde C/PF
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
HS
Rancho
|
NV
Bruce’s Best: Top 100 Hidden Gems
The center class isn’t deep, so that’s a reason to not sleep on this over 100 player. Warde...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Jorge Warde

Instagram
State: Nevada
School: Rancho
Club: Hardwork Dedication
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Highlights

Ahmad Wells

Ahmad Wells

NV
SF
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Ahmad
Wells SF
Class
2025
Height
6'1"
HS
Durango
|
NV
Bruce’s Best: Top 100 Hidden Gems
You can find all kind of skills in players past the top 100. Case in point this top...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Ahmad Wells

State: Nevada
School: Durango
Club: All Vegas
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Mychal Walker

Mychal Walker

NV
PG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Mychal
Walker PG
Class
2025
Height
5'8"
HS
Las Vegas
|
NV
Bruce’s Best: Top 100 Hidden Gems
Keep an eye out for Walker as a stockrisers. He’s fearless, and will give 110 on the defensive...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Mychal Walker

State: Nevada
School: Las Vegas
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Highlights

Ricky Pacheco

Ricky Pacheco

NV
PG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Ricky
Pacheco PG
Class
2025
Height
5'9"
HS
Hug
|
NV
Bruce’s Best: Top 100 Hidden Gems
When it comes to tough scrappy PG’s Pacheco is one of the best in the class. He’s a...
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Ricky Pacheco

State: Nevada
School: Hug
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I’jon Jackson

I’jon Jackson

NV
CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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I’jon
Jackson CG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Mojave
|
NV
Bruce’s Best: Top 100 Hidden Gems
Jackson is a bucket. The combo proves that you can find scorers deep in the rankings. He has...
Written by Bruce Williams
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I’jon Jackson

State: Nevada
School: Mojave
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Highlights

Darrell Russell

Darrell Russell

NV
SG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Darrell
Russell SG
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Needles
|
NV
Bruce’s Best: Top 100 Hidden Gems
Russell is a player that got on the radar during the State tournament. He is a Glue Guy...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Darrell Russell

State: Nevada
School: Needles
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