Lucas Persin Lucas Persin 6'5" | PF Desert Pines | 2030 State #75 Nation NV claims the No. 1 spot in the inaugural edition of the 2030 Nevada rankings. I’ve had the opportunity to evaluate Pearson on a handful of occasions, and he has consistently impressed me with his offensive versatility. He’s a dynamic playmaker with the ball in his hands, capable of getting to the rim in just a few strides. He also has a smooth jumper in his bag and utilizes his athleticism to play above the rim. On the defensive end, Persin is already capable of guarding multiple positions, with his length standing out as one of his most valuable attributes. He utilizes it to delete space, disrupt passing lanes, and alter shots. All in all, Pearson is an incredibly well rounded prospect with an intriguing combination of size of skill. I anticipate him making some serious noise throughout his freshman season.

Lucas Persin Lucas Persin 6'5" | PF Desert Pines | 2030 State #75 Nation NV is a Swiss Army knife out there on the basketball court. He poses problems for defenders with his skill, athleticism, and instincts. Getting to his spots with ease, and he has the stride length to get to the rack fairly quickly. In addition to his slashing abilities, he has a smooth jumper that he uses to routinely connect on shots from the perimeter. Defensively, Persin covers ground at a rapid rate and stays in good position. Allowing him to help cause turnovers and to collect boards. Considering his scoring prowess and overall skill, he certainly has a chance to reach the next level.

There is so much to like about the 6’6″ incoming freshman. With as young as he is, there was times I would watch and think about how much of an impact he is already making for Liberty. He was consistent on the glass and was always a focus to keep away from the glass by opposing teams, showcasing his early worth there. Nonetheless, he still snatched rebounds and finished rather easily in the paint with the help of his long wingspan to help him just reach over everybody around him. His lateral movement is there on perimeter and as of now, he can comfortably guard 2-5 but it won’t be long before he can be placed anywhere on the floor. The sky is not the limit for Lucas but is set to be his floor instead.