Class of 2015
This is the big one for UNLV. It’s been an anticipated class locally for several years, with Bishop Gorman High’s Stephen Zimmerman and Chase Jeter leading a group that also included Ray Smith and Nate Grimes.
Smith, who recently committed to Arizona, won’t play until at least January after tearing his ACL.
For Grimes, this is the last chance to play in front of hometown fans before the former Desert Pines forward transfers to a school in North Carolina.
As far as UNLV’s local recruiting is concerned, the Gorman duo are the top targets, with Findlay Prep’s Horace Spencer right up there, as well. Spencer is a very physical forward with a reputation as a source of constant energy.
Similar to Spencer, Thomas is a bruising forward, and UNLV has been paying a lot of attention to him this summer. The Rebels and SMU might be considered the favorites, although teams like Baylor and Duke are still involved. If UNLV gets just one of those four big men, it will be in good shape.
Rounding out the group is a backcourt duo that will allow UNLV’s coaches to catch two players at the same time, plus an athletic guard playing in the same high school. Point guard Corey Sanders and shooting guard Dwayne Bacon both fit the mold for the run-and-gun style UNLV has been selling recruits for years. So does Admon Gilder, who might be moving up the Rebels’ board. Team: Dallas Mustangs
Since the Rebels don’t know Tournament: Fab 48 how many guys from this year’s Location: Bishop Gorman roster they will have back, it’s important to maintain connechen: Thursday — 1:10 p.m., HighW
Horace Spencer, 6-8, F
Team: Gym Rats Tournament: Fab 48 Location: Bishop Gorman High
When: Thursday — 8:30 a.m., Court 3 vs. Grand Rapids Storm and 5:50 p.m., Court 1 vs. Kenny Smith Aim High; Friday — 2:20 p.m., Court 2 vs. Utah Prospects
Elijah Thomas, 6-9, F
Team: Team Texas Elite Tournament: Las Vegas Classic Location: Spring Valley High When: Thursday — 2:30 p.m., Court 1 vs. Fastbreak Sports Blue; Friday — 5:45 p.m., Court 1 vs. Sam Rines
Dwayne Bacon, 6-6, G
Team: Showtime Ballers Tournament: Fab 48 Location: Bishop Gorman High
When: Thursday — 10:50 a.m., Court 2 vs. New England Playaz and 8:10 p.m., Court 3 vs. Big Red; Friday — 4:40 p.m., Court 1 vs. New Heights NYC
Corey Sanders, 6-1, G
Team: Showtime Ballers Tournament: Fab 48 Location: Bishop Gorman High
When: Thursday — 10:50 a.m., Court 2 vs. New England Playaz and 8:10 p.m., Court 3 vs. Big Red; Friday — 4:40 p.m., Court 1 vs. New Heights NYC
Admon Gilder, 6-3, G