Prep girls basketball players to watch for 2018-19

Las Vegas Review-Journal

6 years ago

Centennial’s Eboni Walker (22) saves the ball against Spring Valley in the girls baske ... — Centennial’s Eboni Walker (22) saves the ball against Spring Valley in the girls basketball game at Centennial High School on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, in Las Vegas. Centennial won 64-20. Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @Erik_Verduzco

Desert Oasis’ Desi-rae Young (23) dribbles the ball up court during the second quarter of a basketball game against Foothill at Desert Oasis High School in Las Vegas, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017. Desert Oasis won 72-37. Joel Angel Juarez Las Vegas Review-Journal @jajuarezphoto

Desert Oasis junior Dajaah Lightfoot, left, and Bishop Gorman sophomore Georgia Ohiaeri, right, battle for the ball during tip off on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas. Desert Oasis defeated Bishop Gorman 50-37. (Bridget Bennett/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bridgetkb

Centennial’s Daejah Phillips (23) looks for an open pass against Spring Valley in the girls basketball game at Centennial High School on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, in Las Vegas. Centennial won 64-20. Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @Erik_Verduzco

Centennial’s Melanie Isbell (2) shoots against Spring Valley’s Alexus Quaadman (23) during the Sunset Region girls basketball championship at Legacy High School in North Las Vegas on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. Centennial won 75-45. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo

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.)