Review-Journal boys basketball rankings
November 29, 2017 - 5:11 pm
Boys
Class 4A
1. Clark (0-0) — The Chargers return five starters and added transfer Greg Foster from their state runner-up team.
2. Bishop Gorman (0-0) — Jamal Bey and a host of young players will try to keep the Gaels state title streak alive.
3. Coronado (0-0) — The Cougars lost serious talent, but new faces should keep them going.
4. Foothill (1-0) — The Falcons always are tough, and Marvin Coleman will look to lead the team to state.
5. Faith Lutheran (1-0) — The Crusaders will rely heavily on their backcourt, led by point guard Jaylen Fox.
6. Canyon Springs (2-0) — The Pioneers went 21-3 last season, and look to be the class of the Northeast League.
7. Durango (0-0) — Plenty of talent returns for the Trailblazers, but the Southwest League is tough.
8. Liberty (0-0) — Sophomore Julian Strawther has a big reputation, and looks for a breakout season.
9. Sierra Vista (0-1) — The Mountain Lions will be tough once Maka Ellis gets healthy.
10. Desert Oasis (0-1) — All-state guard Jacob Heese will try to lead the Diamondbacks into the postseason.
Class 3A
1. Desert Pines (0-0) — The defending state champs move on without graduated stars Capri Uzan and Trevon Abdullah-Booker.
2. Cheyenne (1-0) — Last season’s state runner-up returns solid group, led by guard Kavon Williams.
3. Sunrise Mountain (1-0) — Steven Adeyemi will try to lead the Miners back to the playoffs.
4. Del Sol (1-1) — The Dragons will try to overcome the loss of Jonathan Spearman to graduation.
5. Chaparral (0-1) — Athletic point guard Jonathan Tendale should make the Cowboys a contender.
Class 2A
1. Democracy Prep (0-0) — Najeeb Muhammad and Akeemis Williams would be a formidable backcourt at any level.
2. The Meadows (0-0) — The Mustangs return four lettermen, led by junior guards Joe Epstein and Allen Fridman.
3. Adelson School (1-0) — The Lions must rebuild from last season’s state tournament team.
4. Lake Mead (0-0) — The Eagls return four starters, led by senior Kai Madela.
5. Mountain View (0-0) — The Saints are led by twins Tyrell and Terrence Brooks.
Class 1A
1. Pahranagat Valley (0-0) — The Panthers will build around 6-foot-9-inch senior Culen Highbe.
2. Spring Mountain (0-1) — The Golden Eagles have advanced to the state tournament in five of the last six seasons.
3. Beatty (0-0) — The Hornets advanced to the Southern League semifinals last season.
4. Round Mountain (0-0) — The Knights are looking for their first state tournament appearance since 1998.
5. Word of Life (1-0) — Jared House is back to lead the Eagles, who opened the season with a win over Class 2A Calvary Chapel.