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Nevada Basketball Development League Returns for Third Weekend

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By JAMES KERTI

The Nevada Basketball Development League tipped off its third weekend of action in Las Vegas on Saturday.

Many players from the previous two weekends were away at AAU and other events, so the field was a little narrower this time around.

With a smaller group of players, the guard play was highlighted even more than last week.

El Dorado’s Markeith Floyd has established  himself as one of the league’s best point guards. The unsigned senior has a superior outside shot off the catch and off the dribble.

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Guards Headline Week Two of Nevada Basketball Development League

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By JAMES KERTI

The Nevada Basketball Development League returned for its second of four weekends at Clark High School in Las Vegas.

Some of last week’s standouts, such as Stephen Zimmerman, Josh Wade, and Julian Jacobs, were not in attendance.

With some room on center stage left vacant, Las Vegas’ guard prospects stepped up.

Eddie Clyde Austin, Jr. from Green Valley and Bishop Gorman’s Noah Robotham starred with strong scoring performances.

Austin, Jr. showed that he can score around the basket, finishing his drives with contact and getting to the free throw line.

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Patson Siame Commits to Loyola Marymount

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By JAMES KERTI

Six-foot-eleven Patson Siame committed to Loyola Marymount this week.

The Impact Basketball Academy center, who hails from Zambia, has showed off his skills recently in the Nevada Basketball Development League in Las Vegas.

I’ve had the opportunity to watch him play there, so I’ll break down his game a bit.

Siame uses his combination of height and athleticism to block shots and dunk relentlessly. He has an impressive motor and runs well.

Though raw, he’s demonstrated a good feel for the game. He’s a willing screener in the pick-and-roll and blocks shots on the weak side without compromising the team’s defense.

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Top Prospects on Display in Nevada Basketball Development League

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By JAMES KERTI

LAS VEGAS, NV — The Nevada Basketball Development League kicked off on Saturday with the first of four weekends for the spring league.

With five games a day and mandatory pre-game workouts for every player, there was no shortage of action on the first weekend.

While most of the prospects hailed from the Las Vegas area, a trio of California guards stood out early.

Providence’s Marcus LoVett, who averaged 31.7 PPG as a freshman this season, used his exceptional handle and body control to create shots for himself near the basket, converting several three-point plays.

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Las Vegas Talent on Showcase

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By JAMES KERTI

LAS VEGAS, NV — The Fullcourt Press Las Vegas Spring Showcase displayed some of the city’s top underclass prep talent on Wednesday night.

The showcase led off with the freshman game, which featured a slew of talented young prospects, especially from Bishop Gorman.

Bishop Gorman’s Stephen Zimmerman displayed his developing handle and passing, to go along with his already impressive size and shot blocking.

Other Gorman forwards contributed as well. Six-eight Christian Jeter showed off his mid-range game, while 6-5 Nick Blair‘s strength and leaping ability helped him control the glass.

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