Prep girls basketball players to watch for 2018-19
November 21, 2018 - 2:42 pm
A look at the Las Vegas Valley’s top girls basketball players for the upcoming season. The season officially kicks off on Friday.
Starting Five
Melanie Isbell, Centennial (5-4, G)
The senior has signed with UNLV. She made the all-state first team after averaging 9.5 points and 3.5 assists last season.
Georgia Ohiaeri, Bishop Gorman (6-0, F)
The senior was an honorable mention all-state selection. She averaged 9.9 points in Southwest League play.
Daejah Phillips, Centennial (5-9, F)
The junior averaged 9.4 points and 8.4 rebounds in earning second-team all-state honors. She helped Centennial to a fourth straight state title.
Eboni Walker, Centennial (6-0, F)
The senior averaged 12.5 points and 8.5 rebounds in helping the Bulldogs to a fourth consecutive state title. She was a first-team all-state pick and has signed with Arizona State. She is ranked as the No. 43 player in the Class of 2019 by HoopGurlz.
Desi-Rae Young, Desert Oasis (6-0, C)
The junior averaged 11 points and 6.6 rebounds. She was an honorable mention all-state pick and shot 59.5 percent.
Off the Bench
Taylor Bigby, Centennial (6-0, G, So.)
Aaliyah Gayles, Spring Valley (5-8, G)
Shania Harper, Sierra Vista (6-2, F, Sr.)
Quinece Hatcher, Centennial (5-8, G, Sr.)
Alexus Quaadman, Spring Valley (6-1, F, Sr.)