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Way Too Early Season Preview: Remember These Names

Way Too Early Season Preview: Remember These Names
Bruce Williams
Bruce Williams
August 28, 2024 @ 11:24 PM
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Darrell Russell
Darrell Russell 6'1" | SG | 2026
NV
Darius Ruffin
Darius Ruffin 6'0" | SF | 2025
NV
Ja’mari Cottingham
Ja’mari Cottingham 6'3" | SF | 2025
NV
Gavin Rhodes
Gavin Rhodes 6'1" | SG | 2026
NV
Travis Lee
Travis Lee 6'2" | SG | 2025
NV
Mychal Walker
Mychal Walker 5'8" | PG | 2025
NV
Noah Brosier
Noah Brosier 6'1" | 2025
NV
Xavion Staton
Xavion Staton 7'1" | C | 2025
UT
Tremayne Anderson
Tremayne Anderson 6'6" | SF | 2025
NV
Tayshaun Jackson
Tayshaun Jackson 5'7" | PG | 2025
NV
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You can love it as much but no one loves it more. So ok, maybe the High School Season isn't right around the corner, but with August being the only “down” period in the sport. It's the perfect time to look ahead to the season. Every team is fighting for one common goal, that state champion. Five teams will reach that goal, but it won't be without the contributions of these players. Remember these names now, before they become household by playoff time. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2145751"],"_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-66cfe883ef0c6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brosier came to mind while speaking with his teammate [player_tooltip player_id='1281369' first='Xavion' last='Staton']. He's a name you should get to know for a few reasons. He's going to be playing in some big time games for one of the top teams in the state and he's got highlight reel athleticism. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2351324"],"_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-66cfe883ef127"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If one Mountain Lion is good, then two is even better. Ruffin is a rugged hard core Glue guy that does a ton of stuff not shown in the stat sheet. Remeber him for using his strength to anchor one of the top defenses in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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-66cfe883ef16a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cottington is a high flyer with jaw dropping athleticism. Much like Brosier, his ability to catch a body or two is going to make him a name to remember this upcoming season.</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-66cfe883ef1a7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Look for Vegas to be a trendy sleeper team this year, with [player_tooltip player_id='1253136' first='Tayshaun' last='Jackson'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1281364' first='Tremayne' last='Anderson'] being two of the best top line players in 5A. Walkers toughness and defense will find a home in the Wildcats system making him a name to Remember. </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-66cfe883ef1e3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Needles is a 2A favorite, eyeing a repeat title. The Russell's are a big reason why. Look for Darrell to contribute in the paint and on the boards. As the Mustangs advance come playoff time, he'll be a name to Remember. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2316809"],"_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-66cfe883ef237"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rhodes is in the running for most improved player this season. He plays hard whether sprinting the floor, fighting for loose balls or walling up on defense. Remember him for his willingness to give max effort every time out. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2292277"],"_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-66cfe883ef2a0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Spanish Springs is always in contention up North. This season it will be because of the poise and scoring ability of Lee. His ability to go get a bucket when the play breaks down will be vital to the Cougars offense this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

You can love it as much but no one loves it more. So ok, maybe the High School Season isn't right around the corner, but with August being the only “down” period in the sport. It's the perfect time to look ahead to the season. Every team is fighting for one common goal, that state champion. Five teams will reach that goal, but it won't be without the contributions of these players. Remember these names now, before they become household by playoff time.

Noah Brosier

Noah Brosier

NV
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS N/A
CLASS 2025
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Noah
Brosier
Class
2025
Height
6'1"
HS
Sierra Vista
|
NV
Way Too Early Season Preview: Remember These Names
Brosier came to mind while speaking with his teammate Xavion Staton . He’s a name you should get...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Noah Brosier

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State: Nevada
School: Sierra Vista
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Highlights

Darius Ruffin

Darius Ruffin

NV
SF
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Darius
Ruffin SF
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
HS
Sierra Vista
|
NV
Way Too Early Season Preview: Remember These Names
If one Mountain Lion is good, then two is even better. Ruffin is a rugged hard core Glue...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Darius Ruffin

State: Nevada
School: Sierra Vista
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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
Way Too Early Season Preview: Remember These Names
Cottington is a high flyer with jaw dropping athleticism. Much like Brosier, his ability to catch a body...
Written by Bruce Williams
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Ja’mari Cottingham

State: Nevada
School: Basic
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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
Way Too Early Season Preview: Remember These Names
Look for Vegas to be a trendy sleeper team this year, with Tayshaun Jackson and Tremayne Anderson being...
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Mychal Walker

State: Nevada
School: Las Vegas
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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
Way Too Early Season Preview: Remember These Names
Needles is a 2A favorite, eyeing a repeat title. The Russell’s are a big reason why. Look for...
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Darrell Russell

State: Nevada
School: Needles
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Gavin Rhodes

Gavin Rhodes

NV
SG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Gavin
Rhodes SG
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Lake Mead
|
NV
Way Too Early Season Preview: Remember These Names
Rhodes is in the running for most improved player this season. He plays hard whether sprinting the floor,...
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Gavin Rhodes

State: Nevada
School: Lake Mead
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Travis Lee

Travis Lee

NV
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Travis
Lee SG
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
HS
Spanish Springs
|
NV
Way Too Early Season Preview: Remember These Names
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State: Nevada
School: Spanish Springs
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